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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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Quality jewellery at moderate prices - The Jewellery Channel sets itself apart
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Wed Sep 03, 2008 at 03:10:33 AM EST
The Jewellery Channel does not only offer a wide range of beautiful and precious pendants, but also does so at good value
Necklaces are almost the most favourite piece of jewellery since they are consistent with every occasion and are furthermore the most versatile piece of jewellery.
The Jewellery Channel does not only offer a wide variety of beautiful necklaces, but also a great choice of noble and precious pendants. Especially very thin and fine necklaces become a pure eye-catcher when they are
adorned with a beautiful pendant.
Precious Treasures
As well as the necklaces, the pendants are made of different materials such as gold, silver, platinum or bronze. A special highlight are pendants adorned with precious gemstones or diamonds as on
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Sotheby's Important Jewels, Sept. 25
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Tue Sep 02, 2008 at 05:29:36 AM EST
Sotheby's New York will hold a sale of Important Jewels on Sept. 25 that includes a selection of signed and period estate jewels and white diamonds. The sale consists of approximately 450 lots and is estimated to bring $11 to 15 million. The pre-sale exhibition opens Sept. 20.
Highlight of this sale is an exceptional group of period jewels, mostly by Cartier, that showcase art deco and retro jewelry design. The collection, which will open the second session of the sale and is property from a private collector, comprises more than 40 lots, the majority of which are examples of classic 1930s and 1940s style.
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Tiffany 2Q Sales Up 11%
By Rajesh Kumar, Section News
Posted on Tue Sep 02, 2008 at 05:11:33 AM EST
Tiffany & Co. said Thursday that strong net sales growth in Asia-Pacific and Europe led to an 11 percent increase in worldwide net sales in the second quarter.
Combined with a higher operating margin, this resulted in a 21 percent increase in net earnings from continuing operations and a 31 percent increase in earnings per diluted share in the quarter, ended July 31. These results enabled the company to slightly increase its earnings expectation for the full year.
Net sales in the second quarter increased 11 percent to $732.4 million. On a constant-exchange-rate basis which excludes the effect of translating foreign-currency-denominated sales into U.S. dollars, worldwide net sales rose 7 percent and same-store sales declined 1 percent.
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