Mozambique
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulyFeatures
JGW Singapore attracting big-name exhibitors
Some of the world’s biggest jewellery and gemstone companies are taking part in Jewellery & Gem WORLD (JGW), previously known as the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, from 27 to 30 September in Halls 3 to 6 of the Singapore EXPO. The fair will present the newest products…
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Feb- 2022 -10 FebruaryAppointments
Petra Diamonds appoints independent non-executive director
Petra Diamonds Limited has appointed Jon Dudas as an independent non-executive director of the company, effective 1 March 2022. Dudas is currently chairman of Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, which he joined in 2020. Prior to this, he was an independent non-executive director and chairman of the National Atomic Company…
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Jul- 2021 -5 JulyProduct Launches
Maison Chaumet launches new Torsade collection
Maison Chaumet has launched a new Torsade de Chaumet high jewellery collection, celebrating one year since the renovation of the Hôtel Particulier at 12 Vendôme. The torsade pieces, or twist in English, act as an ode to movement and life, while also providing a tribute to the square on which…
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Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryDesigners
Hancocks names aquamarine ring as ‘Jewel of the Month’
Hancocks London has unveiled its March ‘Jewel of the Month’, an aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Designed by Hancocks, it is one of the latest new additions to its curated collection of fine jewels and gemstones. According to the jeweller, it is in part inspired by the star sign…
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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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Mar- 2016 -17 MarchAuctions
Rising demand for coloured gemstones sees auction prices soar
There has been a surge in demand for coloured gemstones prompting rapidly rising prices, according to Bonhams. The auction house said sapphires have seen a particular rise in popularity, with consumers purchasing sapphire engagement and wedding rings. Bonhams said its clients are looking for something “a little bit different” from…
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Oct- 2015 -8 OctoberManufacturers
Gemfields profits fall despite rise in revenue
Coloured gemstone supplier Gemfields has report total revenue of $171.4m (£112m) – up from $160.1m (£104.6m) last year – in its financial report for 2015. Despite this, the company reported that its pre-tax profits decreased to $12.3m (£8m) for the year ended June 30, 2015 – down from $16.3m (£10.7m)…
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Jul- 2015 -13 JulyInternational
VIDEO: Mila Kunis stars in Gemfields promotional film
Gemfields’ brand ambassador and Hollywood actress Mila Kunis has appeared in a new short film from the coloured gemstone supplier, celebrating the launch of its Mozambican rubies. The film, directed by art photographer Jeff Burton, features Kunis wearing bespoke piece of jewellery and explores the “mystery and allure” of rubies…
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Jun- 2015 -22 JuneAuctions
Gemfields continues ‘superb’ 2015 with successful ruby auction
Gemfields, the coloured gemstone supplier, has proclaimed a ‘superb’ start to 2015 after realising a total of $29.3m (£18.4m) at its latest rough ruby auction. The auction, which took place in Singapore last week, saw some 47,451 carats go under the hammer from the company’s Montepuez mine in Mozambique, which…
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9 JuneInternational
Gemfields discovers ‘exceptionally’ rare matching rubies
Gemfields, the coloured gemstone supplier, has said it has discovered an ‘exceptionally’ rare pair of matching rubies from its Montepuez mine in Mozambique. With a combined weight of 45 carats, the two rough rubies will now form one of the highlights at the company’s ruby auction, taking place in Singapore…
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