NEW BAZAAR
De Beers calls
Ahead of November’s meeting of the Kimberley Process in Botswana, Nicky Oppenheimer, chairman of De Beers Group, called for governments to be more proactive in the enforcement of diamond import and export controls and for countries to work together, with industry and NGOs, to help eradicate the last traces of the illegal trade in conflict diamonds....
Self purchases
A study by the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC) shows statistics of diamond purchases and expectations to buy for themselves outranking gift occasions. The study of 3,553 North American JCOC panelists, conducted over October 27-November 1, 2006, said 83% own diamond jewelry, with 68% buying diamonds for themselves. JCOC, a US and Canadian e-panel of consumers, is a division of MVI Marketing Ltd....
Amazon. Com’s
Amazon.com, Inc. said that its third quarter 2006 jewelry and watch sales increased more then 100% year-over-year. “We’re very excited about the growth in our Jewelry & Watches store,” said Steven Goldsmith, vice president, Amazon. Com Jewelry & Watches store. “Not only are our customers choosing to purchase shoes, electronics and beauty items from Amazon. Com, but they are also choosing to make, at times, very personal purchasing decisions with us and we take that very seriously.”....
Pioneering
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently lost one of its founding fathers as G. Robert Crowning shield, gemologist, research scientist, and industry pioneer died at age 87 in New York. Former vice president of the GIA Laboratory, Mr. Crowning shield is considered the father of modern gem research in spectrometry. He was one of the original founders of the GIA Lab in New York. In 1997, the GIA formally named its research facility the G. Robert Crowning shield Gemological Research Laboratory.....
Women want pearls
More than half of the 2,942 respondents to a US Jewelry consumer Opinion Council (JCOC) study on pearls, conducted in October, report owning fine pearl strands and jewelry with the preferred retail venues to buy pearls being independent fine jewelry stores. JCOC has the full results of this pearl study available on its website: jcoc.info.....
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DESIGNER
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co., the world’s premier jewelry, has presented its special limited “Statement Rings.” Tiffany & Co. has long been know as jewelry to Kings and Royalty. Its collections of jewelry are considered priceless, and always the best in quality. So it comes as no surprise that the ‘Statement’ rings will be any different. Depending on the mood, you can choose from an array of colors in these classic looking rings....
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BULLETIN
Nine gems collection
The definitive collection of Thailand's Royal Symbol - Sri Navaratna, the 9 Sacred Gems - will finally be revealed on December 1st, 2006 at the Four Seasons Hotel's Grand Ballroom (formerly the Regent) in Bangkok....
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TALKABOUT
December: Turquoise
December is the last month of the year, but not the least one. “Decem” means ten. Originally, December was the tenth month of the Roman year. Ten is a lucky number. Turquoise is a birthstone for December....
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EVENT
Tomodachi launch Ideal Star
Tomodachi International Co., Ltd launched innovative jewelry-Tomodachi Ideal Star and highlighted the event with fashion show in the theme of “Affordable Luxury” at the grand opening of the new branch, The Mall Bang Kapi, Bangkok on October 8th, 2006.....
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FASHION LINE
Pearl paradise
Golden Akoyas…Peacock Tahitians…Pink Freshwaters …these are the types of cultured pearls, beautiful and exotic as the remote Asian and island paradises from which they come. For centuries, such elegant gems of the sea could only be enjoyed by the very wealthy. But today high-end pearls are available to enthusiasts from every walk of life....
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COLORED STONE
Jadeite sculpture
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has received a carved natural jadeite sculpture of a leaping carp from Sophie Leu, who has made several jadeite donations to the Institute in recent years. The piece will be displayed as part of the Institute’s Museum Collection at the Robert Mouawad Campus in Carlsbad. The sculpture measures approximately 10.5 inches wide, 5 inches tall and 1.5 inches deep. In addition to the carp, it features lingzhi mushrooms and lotus flowers, leaves, and fruit.....
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FAIR REVIEW
International Gold & Jewelry
International Gold & Jewelry has been organized by Kuwait International Fair (KIF) Co., Ltd. Since2003. KIF belongs to the Kuwaiti government and is the only company with the authority to arrange the exhibition in Kuwait....
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WATCHES
Tissot
Mr. Christophe Viguerie, Swatch Group Trading (Thailand) managing director and Phornsupha Boonchaya-nurak, Tissot brand manager organized the event, “Tissot More Than a Watch” with a young guy who loves high speed racing; Mr. Mark Tanop Eiamamornbhan presented a special Tissot’s model “MotoGP Limited Edition 2006 Yellow Helmet”.....
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AUCTION
Christie’s New York
Christie’s New York held four sales over October 10th-11th, 2006 Magnificent Jewels from the Collection of Ellen Barkin, Magnificent Jewels, An Exceptional Collection of Art Nouveau Jewels and Van Cleef & Arpels: A Centennial Tribute, Part l that realized an incredible total of US$49,032,080. From 434 dazzling jewels on offer, 383 were sold....
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