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Platinum Jewelry Demand to Rise in Asia, Johnson Matthey Says
By Rajesh Kumar, Section Jewelry News
Posted on Wed Nov 19, 2008 at 03:37:33 AM EST
Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Platinum demand for jewelry in China and Japan, the two largest consumers, will probably rise next year regardless of a global recession after prices fell from a record and as metal recycling declines, Johnson Matthey Plc said.
``We are beginning to see people come back to the market because of a lower price,'' Rainaldo O'Meara, market research manager at the London-based company, said today in an interview in Tokyo. ``This may well continue into next year.''
Platinum jewelry demand in China will drop 22 percent to 610,000 ounces this year, the lowest in a decade, Johnson Matthey said in a report. Demand in Japan will shrink 78 percent to 40,000 ounces this year, the lowest in at least 10 years, after soaring prices discouraged buying from consumers and spurred them to sell the metal, Johnson Matthey said.
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Bangkok jewelry fair to open despite safety concerns
By Rajesh Kumar, Section Thai Jewelry News
Posted on Thu Sep 11, 2008 at 04:47:22 AM EST
Bangkok, Thailand--The 42nd edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair will run from Sept. 11-15, despite safety concerns over the reported political unrest in the Thai capital.
"The show venue is far away from any of the locations where civil protests were held earlier [last] week," Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair Chief Executive Officer Somchai Phornchindarak said in a media release issued on Friday. "All popular tourist locations, hotels throughout the city as well as the gem and jewelry district itself are unaffected."
Phornchindarak added that as in previous years, show visitors can use shuttle bus services to and from the Impact Challenger exhibition center in the Thai capital all day.
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TGJTA Online Jewelry Sourcing Project Service to be Promoted at 42nd Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Fair
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Thu Sep 11, 2008 at 04:21:59 AM EST
The Thai Gem and Jewelry Association (TGJTA) will promoted its new service, the Online Sourcing Project (OSP), at the 42nd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair this month.
Somchai Phornchindarak, CEO of TGJTA's Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, noted: "The OSP service is a perfect tool for prospective gem and jewelry buyers who require a roadmap for navigating the Thai gem and jewelry industry. The massive size and varied supply of Thai industry is one of our greatest strengths, but it can be overwhelming for visitors. OSP is designed to simplify their job, by enabling them to search for and pinpoint the exact gem and jewelry products that they are interested in sourcing."
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Bangkok Jewellery Show Opens Thursday
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Sun Sep 07, 2008 at 11:04:21 AM EST
The Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair will start on Thursday at the Impact Challenger exhibition center in the Thai capital. The 42nd edition of the show will run from September 11 to 15.
"As Thailand is one of the world's foremost cutting and trading centers for diamonds and colored gemstones, we view the local jewelry market as a potential market for our services, and in particular our HRD Antwerp certificates", Dirk Dullaert, chief officer commercial operations at HRD Antwerp, said in a statement.
HRD Antwerp, the commercial arm of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, will be participating in the show's educational program.
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TGJTA to Promote Online Sourcing Project Service at Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Fair
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Sun Sep 07, 2008 at 10:59:42 AM EST
The Thai Gem and Jewelry Association (TGJTA) has announced it will be promoting its new service, the Online Sourcing Project (OSP), at the upcoming 42nd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, September 11-15. OSP is an interactive Internet-based service designed to enable foreign buyers source Thai gems and jewelry in the most effective and convenient way possible.
"The OSP service (www.ospgemsjewelry.com) is a perfect tool for prospective buyers who require a roadmap for navigating the Thai gem and jewelry industry," said Somchai Phornchindarak, CEO of TGJTA's Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair. "The massive size and varied supply of Thai industry is one of our greatest strengths, but it can be overwhelming for visitors. OSP is designed to simplify their job, by enabling them to search for and pinpoint the exact gem and jewelry products that they are interested in sourcing."
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GIA GemFest Hong Kong 2008 Happens Sept. 19
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Sun Sep 07, 2008 at 10:57:53 AM EST
CARLSBAD, CALIF. - Sept. 5, 2008: The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni Association will hold its GemFest Hong Kong 2008 during the Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair on Friday, Sept. 19 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Room 601.
GemFest Hong Kong will feature a presentation by Dr. James Shigley, GIA Distinguished Research Fellow, on how GIA scientists collect and analyze samples from known geographic sources to support the Institute's country-of-origin reports and build an ever-expanding database of gemological information on colored gemstones.
GemFest participants will also hear about Shigley's recent expedition to gem mining sites in Tanzania.
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TGJTA Online Jewelry Sourcing Project Service to be Promoted at 42nd Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Fair
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Sun Sep 07, 2008 at 10:55:48 AM EST
The Thai Gem and Jewelry Association (TGJTA) will promoted its new service, the Online Sourcing Project (OSP), at the 42nd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair this month.
Somchai Phornchindarak, CEO of TGJTA's Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, noted: "The OSP service is a perfect tool for prospective gem and jewelry buyers who require a roadmap for navigating the Thai gem and jewelry industry. The massive size and varied supply of Thai industry is one of our greatest strengths, but it can be overwhelming for visitors. OSP is designed to simplify their job, by enabling them to search for and pinpoint the exact gem and jewelry products that they are interested in sourcing."
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Jewellery tips from the man himself
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Sun Sep 07, 2008 at 10:53:53 AM EST
Gold
Gold is long-lasting, durable and offers tremendous investment value. More have come to appreciate this precious metal as an investment opportunity by purchasing gold wafers/bars. Habib too offers such an investment tool. Of course the age-old appeal of gold jewellery with its fine contemporary craftsmanship continues to be a hit.
As an adornment, gold jewellery is very versatile, as it can be worn with both traditional and modern attire and is suitable for anyone and everyone.
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Home Shopping Latino, Inc. Launches a $6 Million Global Media Fund Campaign
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Wed Sep 03, 2008 at 04:34:23 AM EST
CARSON, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Home Shopping Latino, a Delaware Corporation (OTC: HSPL), dba Viva Telecompras, announced today that it is launching its nationwide media campaign for the company and its subsidiary, Viva Telecompras. In addition, the network intends to offer its own credit card and payment plan for Miami.
Global Media Fund will place newspaper ads in 10,000 newspapers and news services for 24 months, delivering $6,000,000 in nationwide media campaigns. The print features are expected to reach an estimated audience of 34,000,000 readers per month.
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USA: Original Jewelry Design Has Chic Pieces at Affordable Prices
By Rajesh Kumar, Section Agate
Posted on Wed Sep 03, 2008 at 03:24:29 AM EST
Mary Glantz is not a pedestrian collector of jewelry. She's, quite simply, a fanatic. "I really love jewelry and I have a passion for it," she said. "I decided to create an opportunity to share the sparkle and elegance of jewelry with people." In December of 2007, Glantz opened the doors on her online business.
"I'm really excited about being a part of the jewelry trade; excited about having the opportunity to get to know more about jewelry and what makes that piece a quality one," explained Glantz. "Jewelry is such a unique way to express your individual style and taste."
Though it's still in its infancy, there are already talks on furthering the webstore's selection: "My future plans are to find the latest fashions in jewelry, the newest trends, and offer a wider selection of types of gemstones and fashions."
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