Vietnam show highlights potential for luxury goods
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam--Organizers of the 2009 International Jewelry Vietnam (IJV) show say that business is booming in the Southeastern Asian nation and that Vietnam is emerging as the world's...
Vietnam jewelry and watch show set for November
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—Following its debut earlier this year, the International Jewelry and Watch Vietnam (IJV) fair will return with a fall edition, to be held from Nov. 14-16, 2008.
Zalemark expands presence in Southeast Asia
Saigon, Vietnam—Zalemark Inc., the Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based fine-jewelry manufacturer, is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia through a new partnership with Vietnamese jewelry manufactur...
Giant, 1.8kg ruby on display in Hanoi
The second-largest gemstone found in Vietnam—a 9,000-carat ruby—is on display at the Exhibition on Gemstones and Gemstone Products.
Gold jewelry demand declines 21 percent in 1Q
New York—Gold jewelry demand declined 21 percent in the first quarter of 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007, marking the lowest quarterly level on record since 1993, according to the...
IJT breaks attendance records
Tokyo—International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT), Japan's largest jewelry trade show, broke attendance records this year, with 1,646 exhibitors from 36 countries and 37,812 visitors at the Jan. 23-26...
Scatola del Tempo rewards Steven Spielberg
Los Angeles—Italian watch winder company Scatola del Tempo has presented director Steven Spielberg with a reward for his enduring commitment at those in need.
W.R. Cobb acquires B.A. Ballou
Cranston, R.I.--W.R. Cobb Co. has acquired jewelry findings manufacturer B.A. Ballou, according to a media release issued on Tuesday.
JA New York expands international presence
New York—Exhibitors from Indonesia and Korea will join retailers from Vietnam in making their first appearance at the JA New York Summer Show, scheduled for July 27-30 in New York City.
Christopher P. Smith to receive Bonanno Award
San Diego—Christopher P. Smith, vice president and chief gemologist at the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), has been awarded the 2009 Antonio C. Bonanno Award For Excellence in...
International chains look to emerging markets
New York—International retailers are looking at emerging markets such as Latin America to drive their growth through 2012, according to a recent study by CB Richard Ellis Group.