Okavango Diamond Company to Pilot GIA’s M2M to with Botswana origin diamonds

GIA has announced Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is participating in the Institute’s M2M program. M2M is a digital platform that allows the GIA to scientifically match rough diamonds to the resulting polished gems with information from each step in the value chain that tells the complete story of a diamond’s…

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Bellagio secures deal with Manchester City

Watch and luxury gift manufacturer Bellagio Europe is set to produce the official Premiership Winners’ collectable timepiece as it has secured a three year licensing deal with Manchester City FC. There will be 2,018 watches of each style made worldwide, each with its serial number as the watch will come…

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Breitling opens first flagship boutique in Asia

Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling has opened its first flagship boutique in Asia, in WF Central retail centre Beijing. Breitling CEO Georges Kern was on hand for the ceremony along with Jacques Bothelin, Captain of the Breitling Jet Team, renowned Chinese actor Lei Jiayin, and renowned Chinese actress and singer Han…

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New Designers reveal ‘Goldsmiths’ Company Awards’ winners

Design exhibition firm New Designers has announced the winners of its ‘Goldsmiths’ Company Awards’. Students exhibiting jewellery and silver in the group’s Jewellery and Contemporary Design and Crafts event were automatically considered for the awards. The judges selected the following winners: Silversmithing: Rachel Hardie of Glasgow School of Art Rachel…

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Benevolent Society charity dinner raises over £20,000

Over £20,000 was raised for The Benevolent Society at their sponsors’ and supporters’ candlelit dinner at Goldsmiths’ Hall on the 14 June. The dinner held at the Livery Hall inside Goldsmiths’ centre and in thanks to continued contributions, sponsors and supporters of the charity and members of the British Allied…

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China to use IDE factory to polish large diamonds

Chinese diamantaires will now have their large diamonds polished in a new factory being built by the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) and Israel Diamond Institute (IDIIsrael).   The IDE president Yoram Dvash and Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) president Li Qiang, signed the “historic agreement” in Ramat Gan, Israel. Representatives on…

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Nelson’s victory watch for the Battle of Trafalgar to be auctioned

A watch that belonged to Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson and set the pace of one of history’s greatest naval battles is set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s next month. Now mounted in a gilt-brass carriage clock case, the pocket watch is thought to be the timepiece carried by the Admiral…

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Independent jewellers to benefit from new small business funding scheme

Small business minister Andrew Griffiths has unveiled a new £8m fund to boost the productivity and performance of small businesses in the UK. The ‘Business Basics Fund’ will help charities, trade organisations and public sector organisations support small businesses in adopting ‘tried and tested’ technologies and management techniques. Research from…

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Coopers Jewellery

Presenting for sale a unique opportunity to acquire a profitable retail jewellery business established over 20 years ago in Barnstaple, Devon. Key strengths Prime High Street position Business for sale due to retirement High turnover Dealers in Antique New, Vintage and Pre-Owned quality jewellery Monitored alarm, CCTV shutters and safe.…

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De Beers rough diamond sales increase in fifth sale cycle

De Beers has released data on its fifth cycle of rough diamond sales for 2018, with revenues provisionally secured at £575m. The figure increased by £21m compared with the previous cycle (£554m), and increased by £34m overall when compared with the same period last year (£541m). Bruce Cleaver, CEO of…

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