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UPDATE KP & Zimbabwe government agree on joint action
plan for diamonds The Kimberley
Process (KP) rough diamond certification scheme failed to reach
a consensus to suspend Zimbabwe at its recent Plenary meeting in
Namibia, in spite of evidence of serious non-compliance with the
KP's requirements and widespread government-sponsored human rights
abuses, civil society groups said..... .................................................................................................................................... FACE TO FACE Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair's CEO to enhance the
Thai industry in 2010 Platinum
jewellery
Recently, JWR
Magazine had an opportunity to hold an exclusive interview with
Mr. Somchai Phornchindarak, CEO. Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair
(BGJF) regarding the forthcoming 45th BGJF, other activities and
his points of view on the industrty in 2010..... .................................................................................................................................... BULLETIN Spectacular 507 carat white diamond recovered at Cullinan mine
Petra Diamonds
Limited, the international diamond mining group, has announced the
recovery of an important 507.55 carat white diamond at the Cullinan
mine in South Africa. This spectacular gemstone was recovered recently
and is currently with experts for analysis.... .................................................................................................................................... FASHION Spring styles & jewelry hit the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week runway
Mercedes-Benz
Fashion Week packed the Tents at Bryant Park venue in New York City
recently with over 60 designers, who showcased their 2010 Spring
Collections. This season's trunk and travel theme highlighted the
future move of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to the Lincoln Center
and its integral role in the worldwide fashion industry.... .................................................................................................................................... TALKABOUT GIT launch the 3rd Gem and Jewelry
design awards
The Gem and Jewelry
Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) (GIT) announced at a
press conference for the 3rd Gem and Jewelry design award under "Thai Explosion - Passion of Thai Design" concept, aiming
to urge "The Thai identity design" to complete in the
world market, that the works which are successful in the contest
will be produced in a real accessory process... .................................................................................................................................... SCENE Burberry closes star-studded London
Fashion Week
Iconic British fashion
house Burberry triumphantly closed London Fashion Week recently
with the showing of its Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Spring Summer
2010 collection. The show at the Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground
at the renowned Chelsea College of Art and Design in Westminter,
London celebrated the new Burberry headquarters at Horseferry House
in Westminter as well as the 25th anniversary of London Fashion
Week. .................................................................................................................................... FAIR REVIEW Istanbul Jewlry Show stimulates
jewelry sector The 29th Istanbul
Jewelry Show, which was organized by Rotaforte Int'l Trade Fairs
and Media, was held over 09-12 October, 2009... .................................................................................................................................... JEWEL Tanzanite Foundation & AGL launch Tanzanite Grading
service
The Tanzanite Foundation (TF) and the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) continue to grow their affiliation, as AGL becomes the third North American Lab to offer tanzanite grading in accordance with the Tanzanite Quality Scales (TQS™). Over 30 years ago AGL was the first lab to pioneer colored gemstone reports with the objective to promote and stimulate consumer confidance. Gabriella Endlin, technical director, Tanzanite Foundation, said, "With this in mind, AGL and the TF share the same vision. The TQS™ was developed to protect quality and price consistency, as well as allowing for direct comparability to aid consumer confidence in tanzanite purchasing."...
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Vacheron Constantin wins the watch of the Year Prize Swiss manufactue
Vacheron Constantin has once again taken the top spot for the 2009
Watch of the Year Prize, this time for its "Historiques Amerierican
1921" model. At the prize-giving ceremony held recently at
the Geneva Intercontinental Hotel, and attended by over 500 people,
Vacheron Constantin CEO Juan-Carlos Torres was officially presented
with the prize.Each year, the French-speaking Swiss press group
Ringier and its "Montres Passion" watch magazine present
the Watch of the Year Prize, awarded by a jury of watch industry
professionals at an annual ceremony. .................................................................................................................................... INNOVATIONS Sarin Technologies launches the
DiaMension IHD Sarin Technologies Ltd., a leader in the development and manufacture
of technological equipment and software to the diamond industry,
has launched the DiaMension HD. .................................................................................................................................... AUCTIONS New world record Antiquorum held an auction of important collectors' wristwatches,
Pocket Watches, Clocks & Horological Tools in Geveva recently
which set a new world record and totaled 4,336,380 CHF; US$4,222,700.
Of the the 412 lots offeds, 78% were solid representing 115% in
value. The auction enjoyed international internet and phone bidding
from countries such as Mexico, Turkey, the US and China in addition
to the bidders present in the room. .................................................................................................................................... Please subscribe to our magazine to read more
