Debmarine Namibia, a 50-50 joint venture between De Beers Group and the Goverment of the Republic of Namibia, prospecting for marine diamonds in the Ocean off the Namibian Coast, produces around 1.4 million carats of marine diamonds annually, bringing in a revenue of more than NAD 10 billion (US$669.5 million) every year. Hitherto Marine diamond […]
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The Inaugural Edition of the Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai – JGT Dubai Gem & Jewellery Show, due to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 22 – 24, 2022, promises to be a high impact B2B jewellery sourcing experience giving a much-needed boost to an industry poised to make a massive […]
Angola’s State-Owned Diamond Company, SODIAM, has selected Dubai-based Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) to manage its diamond tenders, while the country has embarked on a process to reform its mining industry. SODIAM also announced last week that it has chosen the Company “First Element” to carry out diamond cleaning by boiling, after a prolonged selection […]
Chaumet, the historical French Jeweler based in Place Vendome Paris, has a history entwined with the history of France, eversince its founding in 1780. Maison Chaumet soon became the official jeweller to Empress Josephine, who married Napoleon Bonaparte, the Emperor of the French, in 1796. The know-how of the high-end jewellery of Maison Chaumet has […]
Harry Winston Inc. the world renowned American luxury jeweller announced on December 15, 2021, that they would not purchase any gemstones originating from Myanmar, amidst severe critcism of the country’s ethical standards, just days before the non-profit organisation Global Witness released a damning report, alleging widespread human rights abuses in the southeast Asian nation also […]
Sotheby’s New York December 07, 2021, Magnificent Jewels Sale promises to be a very exciting and memorable auction, given the array of important and distinguished private collections on offer, apart from superb vintage and modern classics by famed jewlery houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany, Boucheron, Belperon etc. According to Sotheby’s […]
Christie’s New York, December 8 Magnificent Jewels Sale with a total of 229 lots on offer, promises to be a memorable event, featuring renowned private collections, noteworthy diamonds and colored gemstones, as well as an impressive assemblage of important signed jewels by renowned makers and jewelry houses such as Aldo Cipullo, Asprey, Bulgari, Cartier, Carvin […]
Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels Live Auction was successfully concluded at the Four Season Hotel des Bergues on 9 th November, 2021. featuring a total of 70 lots, consisting of a curated selection of historic and modern jewellery, spanning all periods and from the most famous jewellery houses, including Boucheron, Cartier, Bhagat, Van Cleef & Arpels, […]
Highlights of November 11, 2021 Sotheby’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale Part II Sotheby’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale, live auction to be held in two parts, Part I and Part II on November 10, 2021 and November 11, 2021, featuring 94 lots and 172 lots respectively, offers a broad and […]
Sotheby’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels live auction coming up on November 10, 2021 promises to be a memorable event featuring a variety of historic and iconic pieces from renowned jewelry houses such as Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Graff, Harry Winston, Mouwad, Van Cleef & Arpels etc. consisting of exquisitely crafted bandeau, bracelets, brooches, earclips, […]