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BAZAAR Noted
Jeweler David Yurman An increasing number of men and women
are choosing jewellery as a form of investment, with platinum being
one of the main attractions. Diamonds mounted on platinum pieces
are increasingly becoming a popular way to invest money, as they
can be kept safe, but also brought out and worn on special occasions. 20 percent rise in India
India's gems and jewellery exports
recorded over 20 percent growth to reach $8.39 billion during the
first half of the 2005-06 fiscal, with cut and polished diamonds
accounting for $6.27 billion share. Japanese
shop offers
For those willing to spend a little
extra money to make next year golden, a Japanese jewelry shop put
on sale a wall calendar made of solid gold. Russia may further restrict
Russian Minister of Natural Resources,
Yury Trutnev said recently that the Russian government may declare
certain diamond deposits strategic resources, thus barring foreign
companies like De Beers and PHP Billiton from developing them. According
to Mineweb, the criteria Yury Trutnev mentioned are so many and
contradictory that they basically add up to carte blanche for the
Russian government to rule any diamond deposit strategic and thus
off limits to foreigners. De Beers sells
De Beers
SA sold a 26% equity interest of De Beers Consolidated Mines in
South Africa to Ponahalo, a new generation black empowerment company
on Nov, 8. De Beers sold the stake for 3.8 billion rand ($562 million)
to comply with new legislation on black ownership. Ponahalo, which
means "emergence" in the Sotho language, is owned 90%
by historically disadvantage South Africans. The Swatch watch brand
Swatch Ltd. (the Swatch watch brand)
and its Russian distributor for watches LVB (JamilCo group of companies)
in Moscow mutually agreed to transfer the watch sales activity of
the Swatch brand (retail and wholesale) to a newly established company. Sheetal group's diamond jewellery
The 'Retail Jeweller Awards' organized
by The Retail Management Group is the first-of -its-kind award competition
dedicated to domestic Indian jewellery industry. Given forexcellence in retail jewellery amongst
all national brands, these awards recognized the very best from
the different categories in the industry. .................................................................................................................................... DESIGN
Laura
Gibson Laura
Gibson set trends in colored gemstone jewelry design. This season,
Laura's long and very dramatic earrings and bold gemstone rings
further complement the intricate necklaces she become renowned for. Jan Palmer
After
years in the fashion business, US designer Jan Palmer has created
a collection of fine jewelry that pairs contemporary styling with
irregular shapes andwell-worn finishes. The double-sided 18K gold "Mandala" pendant with a butterfly on the obverse and
a diamond in the middle has regular features. yet also has that "Olde World" look. Lorenz Baumer
"My
vision inspired by my passion for architecture, gardens and poety
leads me to create astonishing jewels, without concession. May they
brings happiness and audacity into your life," derived from
Lorenz Baumer's word.
.................................................................................................................................... TALKABOUT
Turquoise Turquise
is the birthstone for the month of December. This beautiful gemstone
has been used in jewellery since a long time. .................................................................................................................................... COLOURED STONE
ICA
links with Colombian Emerald In line with its worldwide program of promotion and awareness of
colored gemstones, the International Colored Gemstone association
(ICA) hosted a mine tour in Colombia recently. Sixteen participants,
led by ICA Vice President Jean Claude Michelou, together with President
Joseph Menzie and the current Ambassador to Colombia, Benny Bezalel
visited local gem enhancement laboratories, gem-cutting shops and
gem export offices before going on anextended visit of the three
main emerald mining areas of Muzo, La Pita and Coscuez. .................................................................................................................................... EVENT
Central Jewelry Fair 2005 November
11,2005 Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana graciously presided
over the grand opening ceremony of Central Jewelry Fair 2005 at
Central Chidlom hosted by Central Department Store at event Hall
3rd floor. World
records fall
Antiquorum
New York recently opened its new season with a successful auction
at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, close to the city's famous Madison Avenue.
Antiquorum achieved a total of US$5,394,035 for its sale, Important
Collector's Wristwatches & Pocket Watches, which included the
famous Grimoldi Collection. The New York sale included an array
of both modern and vintage pieces, including some unique items. Dorotheum Vienna sale
The
Palais Dorotheum in Vienna was the scene recently for another of
Dorotheum's jewellery auctions. This much anticipated sale featured
a wide range of jewels in different styles from the Art Deco period,
more modern pieces and some stylish 19th century creations. .................................................................................................................................... Please subscribe to our magazine to read more
