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Thais fret over looming Burmese ban
Bangkok, Thailand—A strong Thai presence at the ongoing gemstone auction in the military-ruled state of Myanmar (formerly Burma) may jeopardize Thailand's opportunity to export to Western...
March 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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GIA Thailand adds diamond-grading service
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand, now is offering the institute's Diamond Dossier grading services to clients in the region.
February 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair ends on high note
Bangkok, Thailand—The 40th edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) concluded last week, with organizers reporting stronger business and increased attendance.
October 01, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Montblanc introduces women's diamond jewelry
According to the Bangkok Post, Montblanc introduced a diamond-jewelry line in Thailand during the first quarter of this year. The line is intended to entice women ages 30 and over who are purchasing...
August 06, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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India, Thailand to pay import duties on gold jewelry
Washington, D.C.—President Bush has issued a proclamation terminating a trade policy that allowed India and Thailand to import gold jewelry without paying import duties.
July 10, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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India, Thailand may pay duties on gold jewelry
Washington—President Bush in December reauthorized the duty-free status on imports from many countries, but the legislation included a caveat that could exclude gold jewelry imports from India...
January 03, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Upcoming Bangkok fair launches e-appointments
Bangkok, Thailand—Organizers of the 40th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF), which is expected to draw some 22,000 attendees to Thailand this fall, are urging buyers and visitors to...
August 08, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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With exports up, Bangkok show ends strong
Bangkok, Thailand—The 41st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair closed on a successful note this year, capping off a strong year that saw 2007 jewelry and gemstone exports rise substantially, show...
March 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Bangkok fair adds design pavilion
Bangkok, Thailand—The 42nd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) will put homegrown and international jewelry design talent in the spotlight with the introduction of a new gallery, the Design...
July 08, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Bangkok fair promises a 'purple evolution'
Bangkok, Thailand—Purple, the hue that's long been associated with royalty, will be getting the royal treatment at the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) later this winter.
January 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Thai jewelry industry eyes Dubai market
Bangkok, Thailand—Thailand, one of the world's leading gem and jewelry producers, is looking to add the Middle East to its growing list of export frontiers, based upon the region's high...
June 06, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Giant red spinel crystal discovered in East Africa
A piece of pyramid-shaped red spinel was mined from a farmers field in Mahenge, Tanzania. Weighing more than 52kgs, the orangey pinkish-red crystal nearly caused a riot among the hundreds of diggers...
October 07, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Bangkok jewelry fair to open despite safety concerns
Bangkok, Thailand—The 42nd edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair will run from Sept. 11-15, despite safety concerns over the reported political unrest in the Thai capital.
September 08, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Agreement reached on Be-treated-corundum disclosure
Cape Town, South Africa—Representatives of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) and the Japan Jewelry Association (JJA) announced an agreement between the organizations on the...
March 15, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair announces 2008 dates
Bangkok, Thailand—Get ready to mark your calendars: The Bangkok Gems amd Jewelry Traders Association, organizers of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, have announced the official dates of the...
April 13, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Bangkok fair to build on B2B matching service
Bangkok, Thailand—Organizers of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) have announced plans to significantly expand the event's business-matching facility, a program that allows exhibitors...
October 19, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Bangkok fair to reveal Signity's 'Gem Visions'
Bangkok—In addition to all the buying opportunities available at the upcoming Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, to be held in Thailand early next week, attendees will also have the opportunity to...
September 13, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Largest natural blue sapphire for sale
New York— "You have to not only be wealthy to own this, you have to be lucky to have the opportunity to purchase it," says gem cutter Michael Arnstein of the Natural Sapphire Co., which is...
January 17, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Reactions mixed on U.S. Burmese ruby ban
Mumbai, India—The recent U.S. ban on rubies and jadeite from Myanmar (formerly Burma), including stones that were processed in third-party countries, will impact ruby exporters in Thailand, but...
August 08, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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ICA names new executive board
New York—The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has announced the composition of its executive board and working committees—the network of teams supporting the promotion of...
July 25, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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