GemFind Weekly Newsletter March 14th, 2017

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Trade Leaders to Gather at Mumbai Conference

Diamonds.net March 14

India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will host industry figures from across the world next week at a conference to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary. Entitled “Mines to Market 2017,” the two-day International Diamond Conference will feature talks by ministers from mining countries,

Hong Kong Robber Steals 6.6-Carat Diamond Ring In Just Seven Seconds

IDEX March 13

A masked robber in the busy Hong Kong shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui got away with a 6.6-carat diamond ring worth more than HK$5 million (US$640,000) in a smash-and-grab raid.

Ivanka Trump to Discontinue Fine Jewelry Line

National Jeweler March 14

After an uncertain few months, it was confirmed Monday that Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry will no longer be produced but the brand’s newer, lower-priced fashion line will continue. Abigail Klem, president of the first daughter’s eponymous company, said in a statement:

Bringing Diamonds to a New Generation Diamonds.net March 14

The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has the mammoth task of changing the diamond narrative, according to Jean-Marc Lieberherr, the organization’s chief executive officer.The DPA’s claim is that consumers are looking for real, meaningful experiences

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Why Jewelry Crime Increased Last Year

Rob Bates JCK

March 13

The total number of crimes committed against U.S. jewelry companies reported to the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) rose 5.8 percent in 2016—a change from the pattern since 2012 that has generally shown steady drops in the number of incidents.

Australia’s Merlin Diamonds Recovers Five Green Diamonds

The Diamond Loupe March 14

Merlin Diamonds Ltd., the owner of the Merlin diamond mine in the Northern Territory, Australia, has announced the recovery of five green diamonds from the Kaye pit, amongst them intense greens. The largest green diamond recovered is 1.4cts.

National Jeweler March 13

Christie’s Hong Kong has unveiled two unique pieces for its upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction May 30, one of which has a storied place in diamond history. The Jonker No. 5 is part of a legendary collection of diamonds that came from the famous 726-carat piece of rough discovered by Jacob Jonker in South Africa in 1934

SOTHEBY’S TO PUT “MOST COMPLICATED” PATEK PHILIPPE WATCH FOR SALE IN GENEVA

The Israeli Diamond Industry March 14

Sotheby’s has announced that the legendary Patek Philippe Yellow-Gold Calibre 89 will be offered for auction at the Important Watches sale in Geneva on May 14, 2017. The work on the watch took nearly a decade: it was started in 1980 and completed in 1989

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Best Engagement Ring Brands And Designers in the Industry

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CASE Awards - The Design Competition for Retail Jewelers

Jewelers of America

March 13

The 2017 CASE Award winners have been announced. To be recognized with a CASE Award, Jewelers of America members must express their individuality and craft through the design and manufacture of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Read More

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