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Hainan: Marketing strategies adopted during the mass launch of laboratory-grown diamond jewellery have had a negative impact on consumer confidence in jewellery in general, the results of which are being seen today, Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), told the opening session of the 2024 Global Gems and Jewellery Development Conference, in Hainan, China, on December 19, 2024. “The items we sell do not necessarily have inherent value – such is the nature of luxury products,” Dr.
Industry Infighting Has Hurt Consumer Confidence in Jewellery
Hainan: Marketing strategies adopted during the mass launch of laboratory-grown diamond jewellery have had a negative impact on consumer confidence in jewellery in general, the results of which are being seen today, Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), told the opening session of the 2024 Global Gems and Jewellery Development Conference, in Hainan, China, on December 19, 2024. “The items we sell do not necessarily have inherent value – such is the nature of luxury products,” Dr.
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Easier Access to System of Warranties Guidelines
New York: The World Diamond Council (WDC) has announced an update to the WDC web site to provide easier access to the System of Warranties guidelines. The System of Warranties (SoW) is a voluntary system of industry self-regulation created to support and strengthen the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. The SoW is a cornerstone of the WDC, whose goal is to
India Plans Strategy to Import Gold
New Delhi: Union commerce ministry has called a meeting of gold jewellery exporters and domestic players to discuss issues related to supply of gold on Wednesday 7 January. Sources said that the government invite says that the meeting is being called to discuss how to ensure consistent and uninterrupted supply of gold to gold jewellery exporters, however it is quite
Israel’s Diamond Exports Rose Slightly in 2014
Ramat Gan: In 2014, the Israeli Diamond Industry maintained its export achievements of 2013, with a slight rise of $160 million in total polished and rough exports, according to figures published by Israel Ministry of Economy’s Diamond Controller Shmuel Mordechai. Israel’s total combined exports of polished and rough diamonds stood at $9.324 billion in 2014, compared to $9.166 billion in
SRK Honors Dalai Lama with Santokbaa Award
Surat: Shree Ramkrishna founder and Chairman Govind Dholakia recently presented the “Santokbaa” award to the Dalai Lama during the spiritual leader’s visit to the company’s Surat manufacturing facility. The award, which is named in honor of Dholakia’s mother, is given to those who have “served society with compassion, truth, dedication and selflessness.” It was presented by O P Kohli, the
Angola Sets 10M Carat Output Target in 2014
Luanda: Angola, the fourth-largest diamond producer in the world, aims to ramp up production this year, setting itself an output target of 10 million carats. “This year we have an ambitious target of 9.5 million carats in production and 550,000 carats in artisanal production, which means we have to produce 10 million carats,” said Angola Geology and Mining Minister Francisco
India's Diamond Imports' Get 180 Days' Credit
Mumbai, 8th July: The Reserve Bank has relaxed norms governing import of rough, cut and polished diamonds by doubling the credit time period to 180 days. “…it has been decided, in consultation with the government, that the Clean Credit i.e. credit given by a foreign supplier to its Indian customer/ buyer, without any Letter of Credit (Suppliers’ Credit)/Letter of Undertaking
Kiran Gems Gives First Melee Screening Machine
Mumbai: Kiran Gems, the world’s largest manufacturer of diamonds, had the first [De Beers] International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research’s (IIDGR) diamond Automated Melee Screening (AMS) machine commissioned at its headquarters in the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), Mumbai. AMS is currently the most advanced machine with the latest technology in CVD screening. Dinesh Lakhani, director of global sales said:
Forevermark Eyeing 30% Revenue from India
Jaipur: Forevermark, the premium diamond brand from the world’s largest diamond company, De Beers Group, expects India to contribute about 30 per cent to the brand’s global sales in three-four years from about 15 per cent now. Forevermark, which entered the Indian market in 2011, retails through over 150 retailers and wholesalers across the country. The company doesn’t intend to
