A pair of D flawless diamonds fetch $16.4 mln at auction

Two matching diamonds, weighing 35.77 carat and 35.61 carat, were sold for $8.3 million and $8.1 million at Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction at Hong Kong Tuesday.

Idex Online | November 30, 2011 | 3:41 am

Royal Asscher Cut Sapphires at Stuller

Jewelers supplier Stuller started to offer Royal Asscher Cut sapphire through an exclusive partnership. Loose stones are available now on Stuller's website.

Idex Online | November 20, 2011 | 8:22 am

GIA Creates 4Cs App for Consumers and Retailers

In a bid to educate and engage consumers on the 4Cs, the GIA just released an iPad app for consumers. A retailer version of this app, designed to be used at point of sale, is also downloadable free from GIA’s retailer support site.

Idex Online | November 20, 2011 | 7:31 am

Belgium’s Polished Trade Slows in October

Belgium increased its polished diamond stocks in October, according to the latest official figures. At the same time, trade was at a lower level by most parameters compared to business in September or year-over-year.

Idex Online | November 20, 2011 | 6:06 am

IDEX Online Research: OECD Research Shows Slowdown in Global Economic Activity

Despite strong third quarter economic strength in the U.S., the OECD says that the latest data continues to point to a slowdown in economic activity in most OECD countries and major non-member economies. 

Idex Online | November 20, 2011 | 4:36 am

Q3 Gold Demand Up 6 pct; Jewelry Demand Reaches Quarterly Record of $25.5Bn

Gold demand in the third quarter of 2011 reached 1,053.9 tons, an increase of 6 percent compared to the same period last year. Demand totaled $57.7 billion, an all-time high in value terms according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trend...

Idex Online | November 19, 2011 | 1:41 am

Q3 Gold Demand Up 6%; Jewelry Demand Reaches Quarterly Record of $25.5Bn

Gold demand in the third quarter of 2011 reached 1,053.9 tons, an increase of 6 percent compared to the same period last year. Demand totaled $57.7 billion, an all-time high in value terms according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trend...

Idex Online | November 17, 2011 | 9:22 am

PGI-USA Launches Dedicated Press Website

Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) yesterday (Wednesday) announced the launch of a dedicated press website, www.pgi-press.com The association is calling on jewelry designers to submit their platinum product photos and press materials for consid...

Idex Online | November 17, 2011 | 5:38 am

Dhamani Jewels Opens Office and Factory at the JLT Free Zone, DMCC

UAE-based Dhamani Jewels yesterday (Wednesday) announced the opening of its global headquarters in Almas Tower at the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (‘JLT’) Free Zone. The opening of the 10,000 square foot office on the 55th floor of the region’s tallest ...

Idex Online | November 17, 2011 | 5:05 am

RJC, DDII Sign Artisanal Diamond Production Cooperation Memorandum

Diamond Development Initiative International and Responsible Jewellery Council have agreed to cooperate on a range of topics including improving social, environmental, labor practices and good governance in the artisanal diamond mining sector.

Idex Online | November 16, 2011 | 10:50 am

Rough, Polished Prices Rise In Mumbai

Both rough and polished diamond have risen in Mumbai. Rough prices have gone up by between 8- and 10 percent, while polished prices have firmed up between 2 and 5 percent.

Idex Online | November 16, 2011 | 7:51 am

More Plan to Buy Jewelry this Holiday Season

The number of Americans who will make purchases in more discretionary gift categories is rising, with people planning to purchase more jewelry - 21.2 percent vs. 20.3 percent last year, according to a recent survey.

Idex Online | November 16, 2011 | 7:38 am

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