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May- 2015 -26 May
VIDEO: Largest ever man-made diamond to be unveiled at JCK
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) of Hong Kong has certified what it believes is the world’s largest HPTP-grown colourless diamond. The 10.02 carat Square Emerald Cut stone was fashioned from a record-breaking, 32.26-carat piece of man-made rough, grown by St. Petersburg-based New Diamond Technology LLC, in less than 300 hours.…
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26 May
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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26 May
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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26 May
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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22 May
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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22 May
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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22 May
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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21 May
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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21 May
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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21 May
GVUK launches new trade website
GVUK Design has announced the launch of a brand new web site. The site features a direct free signup link to upcoming technology events, including ‘The tools for a new generation of jewellers’ in Glasgow on 10th June and London 17th June. The event will be hosted by EnvisionTEC, Rofin, Indutherm, Lampert, Gemvision and…
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