De Beers places Kimberley Mines on the market

De Beers has announced that it is looking for expressions of interest for its Kimberley Mines in South Africa.  The company said it has been investigating ways to extend the economic life of its tailings-based mining operation in Kimberley beyond 2018, by placing the mine on the market. Phillip Barton,…

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Profitability and finance top of WFDB meeting agenda

Industry financing and falling profitability will be the leading topics at the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) presidents’ meeting next month.  The meeting, which will take place in Tel Aviv from June 14 to 16, will be led by WFDB president Ernie Blom, while De Beers group CEO Philippe…

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Turning obstacles into opportunity

Regardless of what business you are in, it is essential to understand exactly where and how you add value for your customers. For a service company that means understanding the obstacles your customer faces and trying provide solutions as part of your services or products. Over the longer term this…

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Hatton Garden heist investigators arrest ninth man

Detectives investigating the Hatton Garden burglary charged a ninth man in connection with the investigation on Friday 22 May. John Harbinson (21.3.73 – 42yrs), of Beresford Gardens, Benfleet, Essex appeared in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with conspiracy to burgle. Harbinson was arrested on 21 May and taken into police custody.…

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Chrysalis to launch new collections at JCK Las Vegas

Jewellery brand Chrysalis has announced it will launch two brand new collections at jewellery trade show JCK, Las Vegas, taking place from May 29 to June 1. On display at the exhibition will be the brand’s new sports collection – featuring 14 bangles each representing a different sport including surfing, football,…

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Police Watches named official partner of new Terminator

Police Watches has announced that it is the official film partner of Hollywood blockbuster, ‘Terminator – The Genisys’.  Running from June 1 to July 20, Police says the campaign will be its biggest of the year and will aim to drive up product promotion and awareness before the release of…

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Connoisseurs to launch three new products at JCK Las Vegas

Jewellery cleaning brand Connoisseurs has announced it will unveil three new products at the JCK jewellery show in Las Vegas.  Three “game-changing” new products will be unveiled at the exhibition,  which will take place from May 29 to June 1. The firm said the products will provide consumers with a…

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Bering to donate $15 per watch to polar bear charity

Jewellery brand Bering Time has announced it will donate $15 to Polar Bears International for every one of its ‘Charity’ watches sold. Bering has been campaigning for the conservation of this endangered species since 2011. Polar Bears International’s current campaign is called ‘Save Our Sea Ice’. Bering said: “Thanks to…

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Endless doubles manufacturing capacity to meet global demand

Fast growing composable jewellery brand Endless Jewelry has announced plans to upscale its production in an order to meet an increase in global demand.   The firm said that it will make improvements to its production chain, and upgrade and double its manufacturing capacity for its bracelet and charm-concept jewellery.…

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TH March: Jewellery recovery will not delay payouts

Jewellery trade insurance broker TH March has broken its silence over the Hatton Garden robbery in a bid to reassure customers who were victims of the recent heist. The firm says it “welcomes” the news that significant progress has been made by police and says it “will not delay customers’ claims…

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