Tag Archives: national

Pandora plans to cut costs after disappointing third quarter November 6, 2018 After a third quarter it is declaring “unsatisfactory,” Pandora has launched a new program aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiencies across the company. + Read More

MCH Group looks to transform corporate strategy November 5, 2018 A slew of changes are in the works for Baselworld organizer MCH Group, the company reported in a recent release. + Read More

Rare jade vessel to headline Sotheby’s sale November 5, 2018 This week, a rare jade washer from the Qing Dynasty (1636 to 1912) will lead Sotheby’s ‘Important Chinese Art’ sale in London. + Read More

Contest aims to educate millennials about diamonds’ impact November 1, 2018 The Diamond Empowerment Fund has launched a new contest with the goal of improving millennial engagement with the diamond industry. + Read More

Pink and yellow diamond prices lag behind blue November 1, 2018 Blue diamonds are maintaining their status as the strongest performers in terms of fancy colour diamond price. + Read More

SNAG seeks submissions for metalsmithing exhibition October 31, 2018 Organizations, schools, and individuals with a talent for metalsmithing will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and sell their pieces at SNAG’s upcoming conference. + Read More

WDC aims to improve ethical sourcing structures October 29, 2018 Improvements to industry regulations concerning responsible sourcing were the primary topic of discussion at the World Diamond Council’s annual general meeting in Mumbai, India, earlier this month. + Read More

GIA and Alrosa kick off diamond-tracing initiative October 26, 2018 As the Gemological Institute of America rolls out a new diamond-tracing program, ‘M2M,’ Russia-based diamond producer Alrosa has gotten on board. + Read More

Canadian retail sales down, e-commerce on the rise October 24, 2018 Statistics Canada reports sales are down across the board for the country’s retail trade, with seven subsectors (including jewellery) displaying decreases in August. + Read More

New book puts ethical jewellery under the microscope October 23, 2018 Narratives surrounding responsible jewellery are the focus of a new publication from ethical jewellery advocate and JB contributor Marc Choyt. + Read More