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UPDATE Richmont
reports strong growth in Asia-Pacific region At
its recent annual general meeting, Richemont SA announced that the
Group's sales growth in the period from June to August has returned
to more normal levels, reflecting the better performance seen in
the comparative period last year. For the full five months from
April to August, the Group's sales overall grew by 15%, at actual exchange rates. Harry Winston drives Aber's
sales
Aber Diamond Corporation (TSE-ABZ,
NASDAQ-ABER), who completed its acquisition of a 51% interest in
HArry Winston during the first quarter of this year has announced
its second quarter results for the three and six month period ended
July 31, 2004. India's "Festival of Gold
2004"
India's largest gold and jewellery show 'Festival of Gold 2004' was held over October 18-24, 2004 at the Convention Hall, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi. The event displayed over 50,000 pieces, crafted by over 5000 craftsmen across India. The gold and jewellery were all certified guaranteed for purity by MMTC. The gold extravaganza, onto its seventh edition, was organised by MMTC Limited, India's leading bullion trader and a Govt. of India enterprise. Platinum lights up new collection
Rising star in the world of couture
fashion design, Giovanni Cavagna, has created a new dimention of
dressing, highlighting the signature dress in his latest collection
with fine threads of the world's most precious metal -- platinum.
The dress exudes elegance and style in a timeless, classic way but
also expresses the unique personality of any person that wears it. Tiffany in new diamond deal
Tahera Diamond Corporation has entered
into a memorandum of understanding with Tiffany & Co. with respect
to diamond purchasees, marketing and project financing for its Jericho
Diamond Project. Tiffany will purchase or market all of the diamond
production from Tahera's Jericho Diamond Project. AGTA's new website
The AGTA has unveiled its new consumer
website, www.addmorecolortoyourlife.com.The new
site is an interative and informative resource for people interested
in learning more about natural colored gemstones, cultured pearls
and designer jewelry. Famous heiress launches new jewelry line Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN) has
launched the Paris Hilton Collection, a line of jewelry designed
by socialite, Paris Hilton, the heiress to the Hilton hotel fortune.
Amazon has created a special Paris Hilton Boutique, www.amazon.com/parishiton, where visitors can see Hilton wearing
the designs.. .................................................................................................................................... BULLETIN AGS
unveils new system The
American Gem Society (AGS) has launched its new fancy cut diamond
grading system. After five years of research and development, the
AGS is able to present the industry with a highly advanced system
that will cut grade fancy shape diamonds. Industry's reputation on
the line Ernest
Blom, from CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation, gave a speech
on the reputational risk to the diamond, gemstone and jewelry sectors,
and ways of countering it, at the recent International Jewellery
London trade show. the speech was entitled, "The jewellery
and gemstone sectors' ethical continum: Mitigating 'reputational
risk' throughout the chain of distribution." Platinum jewellery Johnson
Matthey has released its latest review of the world platinum markets
-- "Platinum 2004 -- Update 1." In the report, Johnson
Matthey said, "Platinum is set to move close to equilibrium
in 2004 -- it could even be in the position of a small surplus."
However, the report, the report also states that, "Purchases
of platinum during the first half of this year by the Chinese jewellery
trade were 15 to 20% lower than the same period in 2003." Johnson
Matthey also confirmed its previous forecast,"Chinese platinum
jewellery demand may well fall for the second year in succession
in 2004." Another finding disclosed in the report is that a
market for palladium jewellery has emerged in China, providing a
significant boost to global demand for the metal. .................................................................................................................................... COLOURED
STONES AGS
unveils new system In
keeping with its long established policy of supporting professional
training for those involved in the gem and jewelry industry, the
Asian Institute of emological Sciences awarded more scholarships
at the 34th Bangkok Gems & jewelry Fair. Journey
to the source of Jade The
exotic rainforests, lush jungles, and colored gemstone mines of
Myanmar formed the backdrop for a fascinating presentation by mineralogist
Dr George Rossman at the Gemological Institute of America. Titled
"Myanmar: A Journey to the Source of the Jade, "the address
was part of the Institute's 2004 Museum Lecture series, themed "Gems
and Jewelry Brought to Light."
Gemstone
of the month October
is a lucky month because it is the tenth month. Numerologically,
ten is equal to one. Well, one is always one.
Opal is the birthday stone for OCtober. It is a wonderful, sensitive
stone. Opal denotes hope and health. .................................................................................................................................... AUCTIONS Sotheby's to hold Autumn sales at Hong Kong Sotheby's Hong Kong Autumn sales 2010 will be held at Hall 3, Hong Kong Cenvention and Exhibition Centre form 2 to 8 October 2010. The sale series will offer over 3,200 lots including jewelry, "Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, "and watches, "Important Watches" with a total estimate in excess of US$205 million; estimates do not include buyer's premium, Sotheby's said... .................................................................................................................................... Please subscribe to our magazine to read more
