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UPDATE Economic downtown The AGTA Gemological testing
center (GTC) closed effective July 29th, 2009 the American Gem Trade
Association (AGTA) has announced. The GTC opened in 1998... ................................................................................................................................... FACE TO FACE Mr.Somchai Phornchindarak
The Bangkok
Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) in Thailand is one of the world's
top five trade fairs for the industry. As the 44th edition of the
fair draws near, JWR Magazine spoke exclusively with Mr. Somchai
Phornchindarak, the Fair Orgazing Commitee's CEO about the highlights
from September's 44th fair and other issues in the worldwide industry.... ................................................................................................................................... BULLETIN American designers explore explosion theme
Each year the
American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) chooses a theme around which
to design one-of-a kind pieces of jewelry and object d'art which
are displayed at jewelry trade shows and museum exhibits. For 2009, "Explosion" was selected. The resulting interpretations
are as diverse as the designers themselves, raging from the literal
to the theoretical, touching on a variety of subjects such a nature,
war and peace, population and creation... ................................................................................................................................... FASHION Pasquale Bruni Jewellery with a soul
Pasquale Bruni
jewellery is created in Valenza, the heart of Italian goldsmith
tradition. It is here that Pasquale Bruni, an iconic jeweller, merges
together historical traditions with modern know-how to create productive
harmony at every stage of the work.... ................................................................................................................................... TALKABOUT Gold demand remains
Investment demand
for gold remained very strong in the second quarter of 2009, rising
46% on year earlier levels as investors continued a flight to quality.
Overall demand for gold fell back from recent high levels as weak
economic conditions and high gold prices combined to impact demand,
according to the "Q2" 09 Gold demand Treands" report
published recently by World Gold Council (IWGC). Although gold demand
remains very high on a historical basis, total demand in Q2'09 was
down 9% on the levels of a year earlier, a 6% decline in US$ value
terms to US$21.3 billion... ................................................................................................................................... SCENE Bulgari holds its first ever retrospective
at Rome
Bulgari celebrates
the 125th anniversary of its founding with the first retrospective
in the brand's history, being held in Rome at the Palazzo delle
Esposizioni. The exhibition is open to the public until 30 September 2009. ................................................................................................................................... FAIR REVIEW The 44th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry
Fair One of the five biggest
gems and jewelry trade shows in the world, the Bangkok Gems &
Jewelry Fair (BGJF), organized by the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders
Association (TGJTA) and the Department of Export Promotion of Thailand
(DEP), has now returned with an even gretaer ambition to help promote
Thailand as the world's gems and jewelry hub. The fair's performance,
between 15 and 19 September, 2009 at Bangkok's luxurious Impact
Challenger Hall, is certain to reach that goal... The September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2009 reaches newe milestones The September Hong
Kong jewellery & Gem Fair reaches a number of milestones this
year,starting with the implementation of UBM Asia's product sectorisation
initiative, and the fair's expansion following the completion of
renovation work at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
(HKCEC)... ................................................................................................................................... JEWEL CIBJO Ruby & Sapphire Guides now available for
downloading CIBJO has made
its new Ruby and Sapphire Guides available for downloading from
its website. The guides are designed in a printable single sheet
format, offering retailers and consumers the basic criteria according
to which the quality of a ruby or a sapphire can be determined.
The guides complement the Coloured Stone Blue Book, which is the
definitive set of standards for the grading, methodology and nomenclature
of coloured gemstones. ................................................................................................................................... TIMEZONE
Chopard - 1000 Miglia Chrono Limited Edition 2009 Chopard's 1000
Miglia Chrono Limited Edition 2009 is inspired by an iconic model
within the collection, the first ever featuring the rubber strap
designed after the Dunlop racing tire from the 60s. The latest 1000
Miglia chronograph features a 42 mm-diameter case on the strap. ................................................................................................................................... INNOVATIONS InCom launches new jewelry system A new method of ordering and selecting jewelry is being delivered
to retail jewelers by InCom's new "Plexas Data System"... .................................................................................................................................... AUCTION Blue diamonds lead the way Christie's New York recent "Jewels" Sale was led by blue diamonds. Following the record sale of the 17th century historic Wittelsbach diamond - the 35.56 carat blue diamond that set the record for the most expensive jewel ever sold at auction at US $24.3 million at Christie's London in December 2008 - the market for blue diamonds is vibrant, Christie's say...
golay creations for autumn 2005 are reminiscent season, when nature
cherishes the warm sun one last time. dressing up in an autumn gown
of yellow, peach, copper, brown and gold colours. .................................................................................................................................... Please subscribe to our magazine to read more
