Israel
Israel plays a pivotal role in the global jewellery industry, particularly as a well-established centre for diamond cutting, polished diamond trading, and advanced gemstones technology. For UK jewellers, suppliers, manufacturers, and valuers, Israeli market developments influence supply quality, pricing, and sourcing channels. Jewellery Focus delivers nuanced coverage of Israel’s jewellery sector—from trade relationships and industry innovation to geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes affecting diamond flows. Our reporting provides trade professionals with essential insights into how Israeli trade dynamics and technological advancements shape sourcing strategy, inventory planning, and competitive positioning.
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Oct- 2019 -3 OctoberAppointments
Edinburgh Assay Office’s CEO assumes international chairman role
The Edinburgh Assay Office’s chief executive and master, Scott Walter, will take up the role of chairman of the Convention on the Control and Marking of Articles of Precious Metals (CCMAPM) at the end of November. Walter held previous roles within the Convention sitting on the Standing Technical committee and…
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Jul- 2019 -22 JulyInternational
Alrosa raises $6.5m at Vladivostok rough diamond auction
Diamond mining company Alrosa has summed up the results of the international auction for special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats) held in Vladivostok, Russia, this July. The company sold 112 gem-quality diamonds weighing 1,780 carats, and the total revenue from the sale of stones amounted to $6.5m (5.2m). Evgeny…
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Jun- 2019 -11 JuneInternational
Former president of the GIA Glenn Nord dies
Glenn Nord, member of the GIA Board of Governors and past president of the Institute, died on Sunday, 9 June. Throughout his more than 50-year association with GIA, Nord was a student, instructor, president and member of the Institute’s board of governors. Nord, who turned 90 in 2018, earned his…
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10 JuneAppointments
Women’s Jewellery Network announces new ambassadors
The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN) has announced its new cohort of ambassadors. It follows an extensive process which saw more than 100 applicants and 28 days of interviews. Commenting on the launch, MD Victoria McKay said: “This has been a truly humbling, inspiring and challenging process. We were overwhelmed by…
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Mar- 2019 -1 MarchEvents
ROUNDUP: Hong Kong International Jewellery Show in full swing
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The five-day show (28 Feb to 4 March) has attracted 2,615 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, among which Jordan, Latvia and…
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Feb- 2019 -5 FebruaryAppointments
IDI elects Boaz Moldawsky as chairman
Boaz Moldawsky, has been elected by IDI’s board of directors as its chairman for a three-year term. Moldawsky is a second-generation diamantaire, whose family were amongst the founders of the Israel diamond industry. He has been active in public service to the industry for many years, serving as deputy president…
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Nov- 2018 -29 NovemberFeatures
Company Q&A: International Gemmological Laboratory
What is the back history of the IGL? We opened the office in Jan 2014, but the company actually started back in 1981 in Canada. About eight years ago it also opened in Israel as a diamond exchange, and then we opened here this year. At the beginning of the…
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Aug- 2018 -6 AugustFeatures
Understanding international jewellery
The first month at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham is well underway. Bustling workshop demonstrations and creative experimentations are taking place, contextual study-trips and talking practice events are stimulating minds and the students are settling into the routine of formative lectures and seminars. But there is nothing routine about…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneInternational
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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May- 2018 -25 MayProduct Launches
Diamnet trading platform officially launches following 12-month development
A new diamond trading platform has been launched by the former managing director of Chalfen of London, Howard Levine. The platform – designed for the wholesale market – aims to connect retailers with a wider number of dealers and manufacturers as well as helping them to sell more bridal jewellery…
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