As part of its export promotional activity, the Gem & Jewellery Exports Promotion Council (GJEPC) is organizing the 26th edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), one of the largest business-to-business jewelry exhibitions in the world. The trade fair will...

New York–Bonhams will hold its spring auction of Natural History on June 1, offering a diverse group of high-quality jewelry, gemstones and lapidary works of art. The highlights of the auction are more than 50 lots of tourmaline in various shades,...

Vasant Mehta joined Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in the year 1969 as an honorary member. From then on, he has been holding several important positions including that of vice chairman of the Council. In October 2008, he...

Thailand’s gems and jewelry industry has become lively again with the liquidity support by the Department of Export promotion (DEP), Ministry of Commerce. The Financial support to the industry, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), was made possible with cooperation...

In a recent survey, according to AVERT, an international AIDS charity, South Africans said they spent more time at funerals than getting their hair cut, shopping or attending barbecues. The survey also reported that the probability of South Africans attending a...

In what it is terming a “very challenging retail environment” Sterling Jewelers Inc., operator of approximately 1,401 U.S. stores, including the Kay Jewelers and Jared the Galleria of Jewelry chains, saw same-store sales decline 9.7 percent for its fiscal year...

New York–The state of Illinois has abandoned legislation that would have placed a 5 percent luxury tax on in-state purchases of jewelry and timepieces totaling more than $20,000, Jewelers of America (JA) announced. The move by the Illinois state legislature’s Revenue...

New York–Consumers’ desire to purchase gold jewelry will remain “weak” in 2009, and the metal’s price again is expected to top $1,000 per ounce, a report released Tuesday detailing the gold market worldwide states. According to the Gold Yearbook 2009, an...

Though jewelry designer Nicholas King has a background in clothing design, he began working with jeweler Francesca Amfitheatrof in the late 1990s. More recently he oversaw design and business development at New York based jeweler Alexis Bittar. His solo debut features...

By ANN ZIMMERMAN Signet Jewelers Ltd. swung to a loss in its fiscal fourth quarter, hurt by an impairment charge, as a disastrous holiday season that shuttered numerous jewelry establishments across the U.S. hurt sales at the country’s largest jewelry chain. The...

By David Benoit Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Following the comparatively bullish outlook offered by competitor Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG), shares of jewelry dealer Zale Corp. (ZLC) jumped Wednesday on the hopes it could be seeing a similar plateau...

New Delhi, Mar 10 Indian gems and jewellery exports, which have been declining owing to the global economic meltdown, are expected to recover in the next few months on account of revival of demand in the major...

By Rina Chandran SURAT, India (Reuters) – For Jaysukhbhai Patel, a job cutting diamonds in the western Indian city of Surat was the ticket to a better life for him and his family of four. Last November, Patel’s ticket expired when...

When Angelina Jolie attended the Academy Awards last month, she made a real statement with her gorgeous green emerald earrings and a matching cocktail ring. Bold statement jewelry can take an outfit from drab to fab. Angelina Jolie – 2009 Academy...

The Gemological Institute of America 2009 Education Catalog is now available and has been re-designed to better meet the needs of students. The catalog is also accessible online, making information about a GIA education more obtainable worldwide. The 2009 GIA Education...

Stuller, Inc. has partnered with Gemvision Corp., in an attempt to further enhance customization for retail jewelers. Matthew Stuller, CEO, president, and founder of Lafayette, La.-based company that provides goods and services for jewelry professionals, and Jeff High, founder and president...

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Jan. 19, 2009: For the first time ever, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), in association with the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ) plans to offer two gemological courses in Jaipur. GIA India has announced that...

FUQI International, Inc. (FUQI) grew revenue 159% in the third quarter as the Chinese jewelry market remained strong. The company is expected to grow earnings by 29.51% in 2009. The company is cheap with a PEG of only 0.17. Company Description FUQI...

Acclaimed 3rd generation jeweler Joseph Schubach announces 1st annual Gems From The Heart Story Contest where online audience is invited to submit their most heartfelt jewelry story. Did he propose to you at the ballet in Munich? Is there an inscription...

Consumers are continuing to purchase antiques, including jewelry, paintings, furniture and collectibles, as investment opportunities during this struggling economy, according to DMG World Media. “Our clients have confirmed to us that individuals are continuing to purchase antiques, sculptures, art and jewelry...