International
Jewellery industry news from around the world.
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Apr- 2017 -13 April
Diamond prices pick up after ‘disappointing’ first quarter
The diamond market was “significantly” weaker in the first quarter of the year when compared with previous figures, according to…
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Mar- 2017 -3 March
De Beers starts production at world’s largest new diamond mine
Gahcho Kué, the world’s largest new diamond mine in the last 13 years, has officially begun commercial production. The mine,…
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Jan- 2017 -21 January
Editor’s Picks: Vicenzaoro’s ‘The Design Room’
Jewellery Focus paid special attention to ‘The Design Room’ at Vicenzaoro over the weekend, capturing shots of some of the most…
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21 January
Andrea Palladio International Jewellery Awards presented at Vicenzaoro
Yesterday evening at Vicenzaoro January 2017, the day closed with a prize-giving ceremony for the fifth edition of the Andrea…
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Dec- 2016 -8 December
De Beers unveils £3.9m expansion of its Surat diamond grading centre
De Beers, the world’s largest diamond mining company, has unveiled an expansion at its Surat diamond grading and testing centre.…
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Nov- 2016 -10 November
Rapaport: Trump victory will improve economy
Trump’s election victory coupled with Republican control of Congress will set the stage for improved economic conditions that will support increased…
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9 November
Trump victory prompts gold to breach $1,300/oz
The World Gold Council has today released a market update following this morning’s news that Donald Trump has become the…
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Sep- 2016 -19 September
Holts Academy wins Erasmus funding for European jewellery tutor exchange
Holts Academy has been offered a European school exchange and research programme for its teachers, thought to be the first…
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14 September
Millennials spent $25bn on diamond jewellery in 2015, says De Beers
Millennials spent more than US$25 billion on diamond jewellery in 2015 in the four largest consumer markets, acquiring more than…
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Apr- 2016 -1 April
Bizarre ‘talking diamond’ alarms miners
A rough diamond with bizarre auditory qualities has been uncovered in a mine in Botswana. The 4.23-carat gemstone, which was…
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