Wednesday, May 16, 2012

New Diamond Grading Report by GIA


GIA (Gemological Institute of America) announced today the addition of a new diamond grading report option to its existing slate of services. The new service, the GIA Diamond eReport delivers GIA grading results completely online.
 The GIA Diamond eReport is available for natural, D-to-Z color diamonds from 0.15 to 2.99 carats and delivers grading results completely online via Report Check, GIA’s secure web-based report database. This new digital-only report provides grading results in a format that is not only more environmentally responsible, but also meets the needs of an evolving marketplace where information must be accessed and communicated rapidly. Additionally, the paperless report format allows us to offer this grading service at a lower fee.
This service delivers the same impartial grading metrics described on GIA printed reports, but with the added feature of a detailed face-up image of the diamond captured during the grading process. This image and the diamond’s metrics are permanently stored in GIA’s global database, ensuring perpetual access to the diamond’s information and its identification.
 Key benefits of this service include:
· Savings of 10% compared to paper-based Dossier and Diamond Grading Report fees
· Instantly communicates quality, since only natural, untreated diamonds qualify for service
· Facilitates trading by allowing for easy sharing of report results and diamond image via email, online and mobile devices
· Provides instant access to report results from anywhere in the world via Report Check
· Increases efficiency by reducing paper storage and shipping costs
· Demonstrates environmental responsibility

“The GIA Diamond eReport marks GIA’s first entry into the digital-only report space, and we have plans underway to further expand such offerings,” said Thomas M. Moses, GIA senior vice president of laboratory and research. “Our goal is to continue to develop methods that allow us to deliver technical information to our clients rapidly and, in turn, help our clients pass that information on to their customers. At the same time, we remain steadfast in our commitment and investment in providing services of the highest quality to ensure on-going consumer confidence in gems.”

To view a GIA Diamond eReport sample, visit http://www.gia.edu/reportcheck/ next to Report Number enter 2141438194 and next to Carat Weight enter 1.01.
Source: DiamondNews 

Friday, May 11, 2012

Timetable for 2012 Jewelry Fairs


Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the JUNE HONG KONG JEWELLERY & GEM FAIR, one of the top three trade shows of its kind in Asia, will be taking place in Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 21 to 24 June 2012.The June Fair offers your company the opportunity to do business with these buyers as well as promote your products to the world cost-effectively.
The world ’s number one fine jewellery event attracted over 3,400 exhibitors from 45 countries & regions in Treasures Hangzhou
Treasures Hangzhou is scheduled to be launched from 24 - 26 October 2012 at Hyatt Regency Hangzhou. The event will deliver to jewellery consumers, private collectors and high-end jewellery retailers in Hangzhou and neighbouring cities high quality jewellery from local and international jewellers. Offerings at the fair include jewellery set with rare diamonds and gemstones; lustrous pearls, bejewelled watches, antique and vintage jewellery, jadeite jewellery, exclusive one-offs and other jewellery collections with cutting-edge designs from esteemed jewellery companies from around the world.
2011 with over 130,000 square metres of exhibition space.

The 2012 edition of the China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair – Shanghai (the Shanghai Fair) will be held from 9 - 12 November at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.

The Shanghai Fair has grown steadily since its launch in 2005. In 2011, the fair was held at the world-class Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center for the first time, as part of a long-term development strategy. The 2011 edition attracted a record of over 410 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions and attracted 8,493 visitors in total. Organised by the same team of professionals behind the world’s Number One jewellery fair, the Shanghai Fair is poised to deliver the same excellent, multi-functional trading platform in Eastern China in 2012.
2012 marks a decade of sparkle for the China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair – Shenzhen (UBM ’s Shenzhen Fair). Since opening its doors in 2003, the Shenzhen Fair has become the most important jewellery fair in Southern China, thanks to the rich and professional experience of fair organiser, the UBM Group, and the support of the China Gold Association. For the past 10 years and counting, gem and jewellery traders have relied on the Fair to provide them with an all-in-one platform to buy and sell merchandise, expand their networks and update themselves with the latest market intelligence.
To bring together high-quality, original designs and high value for the discerning trade customers who appreciate the finesse of fine jewellery, diamonds, gems and pearls, UBM India invites you to participate in the forthcoming Gem and Jewellery India International Exhibition 2012 (GJIIE). This 8 th edition of GJIIE is scheduled to be held from 23 – 26 February 2012 , at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. 
With UBM's proven experience in organizing world leading jewellery shows and the vast local domain knowledge of MJDMA, GJIIE 2012 is expected to reach newer heights, both in terms of local and international participation. UBM's global network of offices and vast databases will ensure good trade visitor numbers from India and overseas.
The  forth edition of the Hyderabad Jewellery , Pearl & Gem Fair will be held from 22 – 24 June 2012 at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, India. The fair is a perfect trading platform for launching and sourcing the newest jewellery collections from the worldwide jewellery industry. The fair is one key international trade fair in South India . Following its debut in 2008 the 3 rd edition of the HJF created the right business opportunities for the industry. The fair attracted 140 exhibitors and 4,000 trade visitors from all over the globe. 
The “Delhi Jewellery & Gem fair” like UBM’s other shows in India will be a pure B2B show to fill the vacuum in North India, much to the persuasion of the market that wanted UBM to make its move, Up North. The show will be for two days scheduled 8th- 9th September 2011 at the Pragaiti Maidan, New Delhi. The show will be extensively promoted through a huge visitor promotion campaign to reach out to the important markets like New Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and its adjoining tier 2 and 3 cities. Meetings with jewellery trade associations, shop-to-shop visits with retailers, press conference etc. will be some of the prime modes to inform the Gem and jewellery Industry and spread awareness about the new launch and attract the retailers to the show.
The Mumbai Jewellery & Gem Fair will be a B2B jewellery trade event to take place in the pulsating and thriving city of Mumbai. The fair will have exhibitors of Diamonds, Pearls, Gemstones, Silver Jewellery, fine finished jewellery, Machinery & Equipment, Software and allied products, Packaging & display from all over India and the world.
The leading event in Japan which attracted 360 exhibitors from 18 countries and more than 15, 000 quality buyers from around the world.
Brought to life by goldsmith masters and experienced organizers with 26 years of success, ISTANBUL JEWELRY SHOW is the number one jewellery event in the wide region covering Middle & Near East, Russia, CIS Nations, Eastern Europe and the Northern Coast of Africa.

Future of the Panama Diamond Exchange

Does anyone know about the current status of the plans to set up a Diamond Exchange in Panama?.

New online diamond exchange – DIAMDAX is launched



The venture is created by a JV between DODAQ and the AWDC
By: Diamond World News Service

DIAMDAX, the Diamond Dealers Automated Exchange is a new global online exchange is meant for polished diamonds. It is the first to offer continuous, electronic auctions for buyers and sellers to trade individual polished diamond categories, based on real time, tradable spot prices. DIAMDAX™ is the result of a joint venture between DODAQ and the AWDC, the coordinating body and official representative of the Antwerp diamond sector and was officially launched at the hands of Sir Richard Branson.
Nishit Parikh, President of the AWDC: “DIAMDAX will truly revolutionize the way diamond trading is done and transform it into a modern, efficient and high-performance business. For Antwerp, setting up this first, global trading exchange is a crucial element in tackling the increased competition and consolidating its market share.”
The online exchange invites diamond traders and jewellers worldwide to buy and sell polished diamonds, online. Stones can be uploaded on the website to be bought of bid for. The buying and selling of diamonds will be processed fully automatically online. The platform was designed to deliver an innovative solution that will facilitate the trade and investment in diamonds using technology, in a global marketplace.
Ari Epstein, CEO of AWDC: “DIAMDAX™ is one of the projects we announced in Antwerp’s Diamond Masterplan, which aims to modernize the diamond industry and make it more transparent. The electronic diamond exchange will revolutionize the way polished diamonds are traded globally, resulting in a unified, Diamond Spot Price. The main benefit of the ‘Diamond Spot Price’ is greater transparency within the industry, which will enable new financing channels for the capital intensive diamond industry”.

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