Jewelry, Jewellery

Selling rough to non-sightholder companies is one of the strategies De Beers is exploring as demand for rough falls, Diamond Trading Co. Varda Shine said at a meeting in London earlier this week. London–Selling rough to companies that are not sightholders and continuing to market the enduring value of diamonds are just two of the strategies De Beers is employing to weather the economic crisis.At the Diamond Trading Co.’s (DTC) annual Client Reception for sightholders, held in London on Jan.
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Carlsbad, Calif.–The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), together with the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ), has announced plans to offer two gemological courses in Jaipur, India.

The two-week courses–an intensive, in-class Accredited Jewelry Professional diploma program and a Diamond Grading Lab Class–will take place through GIA India and will begin the first week of February.

“GIA India plans to focus on education this year, with the goal to reach six cities within the country, including Jaipur and Kolkata, by the year 2010,” GIA India/Mideast Region Managing Director Nirupa Bhatt said in a media release.
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Audemars Piguet released a new version of their Jules Audemars today, at SIHH 2009. If the 2008 Survivor was not convincing enough, the new Jules Audemars with AP Escapement should make it clear. Whether it is their ROO Survior or the Jules Audemars with lubrication free escapement. Audemars Piguet offers some of the most innovative and desirable watches in the industry. (Read the full press release below.) Jules Audemars Watch with Audemars Piguet Escapement The Audemars Piguet escapement presented in 2006 is certainly living up to its promises.
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Handcrafted Precious Metal Jewelry The process involved in making each Tacori piece is an intricate combination of art and science. A tradition of craftsmanship and attention to detail culminates in the creation of a true treasure. After a design is created by one of Tacori's artists, a sketch is transformed into a three-dimensional model of the ring using of a CAD computer program. Hours are spent perfecting the ring and reviewing every detail; the shape of the stones, the settings required to hold them and the placement of engraving or milligrain details.
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Baume and Mercier hopes its exhibit will draw attention to watches like this stainless steel ladies timepiece from the “ilea” collection.
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MB&F presents Horological Machine No2 with a ceramic case. Two versions are available: ceramic with red gold (HM2-CR) and ceramic with titanium (HM2-CTi). Ceramic: there is nothing quite like it. In fact, nothing that even comes close! From exquisite 5,000 year old pottery to 300 km/hour brake disks on Formula One racing cars; from the aqueducts of the Roman Empire to 1,600°C heat shields on the space shuttle, ceramic’s extreme versatility is complimented an incredible ability to shrug of time and adversity.
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Designer Gemstone Jewelry It's not surprising that Charles Krypell was a sculptor before he became an internationally renowned jewelry designer. Looking at his jewelry, it's clear that one artistic craft flows seamlessly into the other. A native New Yorker, Charles has created timeless jewelry for the sophisticated collector for three decades. He first realized his calling as a jeweler while attending the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.
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Everyday Gold by Michael Anthony The consistent beauty and fine quality of Michael Anthony's jewelry has delighted HSN viewers since 1992. Blending classic Italian-inspired design with excellent craftsmanship, this exceptional gold jewelry features a lifetime limited warranty. For a finely crafted treasure you'll enjoy for years to come, choose Everyday Gold. 14K Rose Gold Rope Circle Pendant This circular pendant showcases a concave silhouette with a smaller open circle at the top.
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Jewelry Designer and Celebrity Grammy award-winning artist and American Idol judge Paula Abdul presents Forever Your Girl, an HSN exclusive collection of jewelry, handbags, and accessories that captures her spirit and fashion sense. Each season, Paula designs and distributes jewelry for the aspiring singers on American Idol as a keepsake of their experience. Beginning this month, her fans will be able to buy similar items on HSN.
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