International
Jewellery industry news from around the world.
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Feb- 2014 -18 February
China the world’s largest gold market in 2013, global demand strong
Consumers around the world bought gold in record amounts in 2013, led by demand in China and India, with China…
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5 February
De Beers adds 75 years’ experience to executive committee with new hires
De Beers has made three new appointments to its executive committee, which it says adds 75 years of combined diamond…
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Jan- 2014 -6 January
Andrew Geoghegan announces international trade fair debut with Inhorgenta
Jewellery designer Andrew Geoghegan has announced Munich trade fair, Inhorgenta 2014, as his company’s international trade show debut. The announcement…
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Nov- 2013 -14 November
‘Pink Star’ diamond commands $83m at auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been sold at auction for $83m (£52m) in Geneva – the largest…
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14 November
Signet purchases Botswana diamond polishing factory
The world’s largest jewellery retailer, Signet Jewelers, has announced the acquisition of a Botswana-based diamond polishing factory from H&A Cutting…
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6 November
De Beers announces management changes
Senior De Beers executive Varda Shine has announced she is leaving the group as of January 2014, to be succeeded…
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Oct- 2013 -31 October
Former Links of London boss appointed as Trollbeads CEO
David Riddiford has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Trollbeads UK, just weeks after the Danish jewellery…
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30 October
Sotheby’s auctions Elizabeth Taylor inspired earrings
A custom-designed pair of Bulgari earrings inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and her film Cleopatra will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in…
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8 October
Flawless 118-carat diamond fetches record £19m at auction
A 118.28 carat flawless diamond has been sold at auction for $30.6 million (£19 million) at a Hong Kong auction. …
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3 October
‘Pink Star’ diamond to fetch $60m at Sotheby’s auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been lined up for auction and is expected to sell for as…
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