UAE. The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), in collaboration with Jewellery Review Magazine, has announced that an official delegation of Russian buyers will visit the ICA International Gem Show Dubai from 13-15 October 2008.
Alexey Shcherbina, Publisher of Jewellery Review Magazine, agreed to organise a delegation after ICA Executive Director Barbara Wheat recently visited the Golden Ring of Russia Festival, which took place in Kostroma, an area responsible for 40% of Russia's jewelry production.
"Sourcing quality coloured gemstones is a priority for Russian jewellery designers and manufacturers. The enthusiastic response to the news of the new ICA Gem Show from many top people in the Russian gem and jewelry industry was an indication that organising a delegation would be a welcome idea," said Alexey Shcherbina, who is also the organiser of the Golden Ring of Russia Festival.