Pearl Commission votes 'no' on 'cultured' diamonds
Dubai, United Arab Emirates--The CIBJO Pearl Commission has voted on a number of amendments to the Pearl Blue Book, a definitive set of standards for pearl grading, methodology and nomenclature that...
Gulf region, Middle East welcome first gem show
Dubai, United Arab Emirates--The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has debuted the ICA Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, making it the first exhibition dedicated to colored gemstones...
Gulf region, Middle East welcome first gem show
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has debuted the ICA Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, making it the first exhibition dedicated to colored...
Conference highlights need for generic jewelry ads
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—The president of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is calling on the industry to band together and create a generic advertising campaign for fine jewelry.
ICA names poster contest winners
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—Winners of the International Colored Gemstone Association's (ICA) fourth annual poster contest promoting colored gemstones have been announced.
Dhamani launches its new Emerald Collection
Dhamani's new Emerald Collection is said to be "an expression of beauty and poise." Stones of various sizes and shapes are set in necklaces, bracelets and earrings with textured, smooth, woven and...
ICA Congress opens in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—Discussions about Dubai's economic climate and its role in the jewelry industry dominated the first day of discussions at the International Colored Gemstone...
IGI spotlights new grading reports at JCK Invitational
New York—The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will showcase its recently launched IGI Laboratory Grown Diamond Report and its new IGI Journey Diamond Jewelry Passport at The JCK...
Vicenzaoro opens with optimism
Vicenza, Italy--The first major jewelry trade show of the year, the aptly named Vicenzaoro First show, opened on Sunday, providing buyers with a look at the latest in Italian jewelry design and...
Faberge's legendary timepieces steal limelight at its launch in Dubai
During a press conference at the Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, international jeweler and retailer Dumas unveiled the new Faberge watch collection. Known for supplying sophisticated clientele with luxurious...
U.A.E. minister of economy to speak at ICA Congress
New York—Sheikha Lubna al Qasimi, the United Arab Emirates' minister of economy, will give the keynote address when members of the colored-gemstone industry meet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,...
Salon Prive Dubai, About J form strategic alliance
New York--The world's elite jewelers and luxury timepiece designers and manufacturers will gather in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from Oct. 18-21 to attend a by-invitation-only fine-jewelry...
'Pearls of Dubai' plan announced at ICA Congress
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—A new plan to brand cultured pearls from Dubai and re-establish the region's significance as a pearl producer through the Dubai Pearl Exchange was announced during...
As U.S. business slips, India's eyes wander
Mumbai, India--Amid the hustle and bustle of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) this summer, one thing was clear: Other countries are learning to live without the U.S. demand for diamonds.
Report: Tanzanite One defers production
London--Mining company Tanzanite One Ltd. said on Tuesday that due to decreased demand, it has postponed plans to increase production until 2012, and that it is in talks to cut its Tanzanian workforce...
Dubai City of Gold Conference opens to optimistic projections
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—The fifth annual Dubai City of Gold Conference (DCGC), held from April 22-23 at Dubai's Park Hyatt hotel, focused on how jewelry is playing an increasingly vital...
150 confirmed for first World Pearl Forum
More than 150 delegates from leading pearl-producing nations will attend the inaugural World Pearl Forum, according to the Dubai Pearl Exchange, a subsidiary of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre...
IGI expands educational offerings in Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will be strengthening its already-firm presence in the Middle East by expanding program offerings at its school in...
IDL reveals grading-fee structure
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—International Diamond Laboratories (IDL) has just released the fee structure for its three basic diamond-certification services: the IDL Diamond Certificate, the IDL...
James Bond, space watches from Omega up for auction (Update 1)
The "Planet Ocean" watch that Daniel Craig, the latest actor to play James Bond, wore in the film Casino Royale is one of 300 timepieces that Swiss watchmaker Omega is offering at Antiquorum...