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WFDB Executive Committee Debates Vital Trade Issues

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) held an executive committee meeting at the Israel Diamond Exchange on June 24th, discussing a wide variety of subjects vital to the industry, as well…

Glenn Nord, Third GIA President, Passes Away

Glenn Nord, member of the GIA board of governors and past president of the institute, passed away early on June 9th. Throughout his more than 50-year association with GIA, Nord was a…

Indian jewellery magazine

BDB Welcomes Joint Diamond Trading Events

The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai has welcomed the announcement from the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) that it will be holding a specially organised buyer-seller meeting at around…

GIA Plans Seminar On Jewellery Quality Evaluation

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) presents a unique seminar that teaches the assessment of jewellery design and engineering to identify manufacturing methods, workmanship and risk of failure. Professionals will learn the 12-step…

Sarine Introduces Low-cost 3D Video Imaging Service

Sarine Technologies Ltd., an Israel-based diamond technology pioneer, is offering jewellery suppliers and retailers a simple, automated and cost-effective imaging and visualisation service with interactive personalisation functionality. Verto, an Israeli start-up, has…

DMCC Sees Record Diamond, Gold Trade Volumes

DMCC, the Dubai-based free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, celebrated a record-breaking year in 2018 with strong growth achieved across its businesses. In line with its mission to drive trade through…

Indian jewellery magazine

Green Ice

Singapore-based gems & jewellery writer, RICHA GOYAL SIKRI, reports on the encouraging signs of recovery in the emerald sector, as demonstrated by the recent Gemfields auction in Singapore that achieved revenues of…