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Feb- 2021 -16 February
Fancy Colour Diamond prices dropped in 2020, reports FCRF
The Fancy Colour Research Foundation (FCRF) has announced the Fancy Color Diamond INDEX results for 2020’s fourth quarter, showing a slight drop in prices over the quarter. Overall, Fancy Colour diamonds decreased by 1% over the year with the industry showing resilience despite the pandemic. The Yellow category of diamond…
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15 February
Opsydia launches customisable ID features for diamond trade
Opsydia, a diamond security specialist, has unveiled new classifications for its sub-surface identifiers, allowing diamond manufacturers, brands and grading houses to choose from a range of visibilities to suit their specific requirements. Using the laser technology within the Opsydia System, users can choose from Nano ID features or Loupe ID…
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15 February
Former CIBJO president dies aged 87
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has paid tribute to Joss Hess, the organisation’s former president and world-renowned jewellery designer. Hess served as the first American president of the World Jewellery Confederation from 1997 to 2000 and worked to nurture a generation of leadership for the international jewellery business. He died…
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12 February
Taylor & Hart creates 18ct ‘Haribo’ ring
Taylor and Hart has announced the launch of an 18ct, diamond-encrusted ‘Haribo’ engagement ring, whose creation was inspired by the popular sweet. The ruby-red band includes 224 rubies and is topped with an 18ct yellow gold basket of 40 diamonds and a 2.70ct cabochon yellow sapphire to create the “ultimate…
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12 February
NAJ urges housing secretary to scrap new legislation
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has written to housing secretary Robert Jenrick warning against plans that could see town centre businesses premises converted into housing without approval by the local planning authority. The trade association, as well as 26 other business organisations, is urging the government to scrap the…
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11 February
Le Vian launches exclusive Symbols of Protection range
Le Vian has announced the launch of a new range, entitled ‘Symbols of Protection’, which has launched exclusively at Kay Jewellers. The “uplifting” collection was reportedly created in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and features “different iterations and interpretations on the theme of protection”. It has reportedly been selling “extremely…
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11 February
Christie’s New York sale totals over $2m
Christie’s Jewels Online sale, which lasted from 27 January to 10 February, saw sales totalling $2,703,750 (£1,955,906). Some 98% of items were sold by lot at the virtual auction and 139% hammer above low estimate. The auctioneer’s virtual sale attracted a global audience with bidders from 39 different countries and…
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10 February
Alrosa diamond sales total £310m in January
Alrosa has announced that the sales of rough and polished diamonds totalled $430m (£310m) in January, in its latest set of preliminary results. Its latest results included proceeds from rough diamond sales of $421m (£304m), and polished diamond sales of $9m (£6.5m). Evgeny Agureev, deputy CEO of Alrosa, said: “January…
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10 February
Diamond market to recover fully by 2024
The diamond supply chain is set to return to pre-pandemic levels between 2022 and 2024, according to Bain & Company’s annual Diamond Industry Report. The report, which was carried out in cooperation with the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), revealed that Chinese demand for diamonds is set to bounce back…
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9 February
Tiffany and Co. behind Super Bowl 55 trophy
Tiffany and Co. has revealed that it was the jeweller behind the Super Bowl 55 trophy. The trophy, which was crafted by Tiffany artisans, was molded, shaped, and carved out of sterling silver at Tiffany’s Cumberland hollowware workshop in Rhode Island. According to the group, the entire process took over…
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