Macau International Jewlery & Watch Fair
February 28, 2008 - March 2, 2008 |
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Macau International Jewlery & Watch Fair
February 28, 2008 - March 2, 2008 |
Organiser: | MJS Trade fairs (Macau) Limited |
Venue: | The Cotai Strip Convention and |
Phone: | 852-3428-2626 |
Fax: | 852-3105-0036 |
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Description: | The ¡§Macau International Jewelry & Watch Fair 2008¡¨ has been specially arranged to be held in March, to fully capture the important opportunities of the prime period when a number of international trading exhibitions are being performed in Hong Kong and the Southeast Asia, and tens of thousands of international buyers will be visiting the region. By leveraging the advantage of accumulations of various products, the ¡§Macau International Jewelry & Watch Fair 2008¡¨ fully meet with the one-stop purchase requirements of buyers of various categories of products, and will be the target of buyers from the southern regions of the PRC as well as from the overseas. This brand-new exhibition is an ideal platform where international buyers can initially purchase their target products, and will become an important stop in their procurement tours around Asia http://www.diamondworld.net/fairs/fair_detail.asp?fairid=186 |
GJX Gem & Jewelry Show
February 6, 2008 - February 11, 2008 |
Organiser: | Gem & Jewelry Exchange LLC |
Venue: | GJX Pavilion, Tucson Show, |
Phone: | (1) 520 8824200 |
Fax: | (1) 520 8824203 |
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Description: | The Gem & Jewelry Exchange show will be held at 198 South Granada location in downtown Tucson, February 6-11, 2008. http://www.diamondworld.net/fairs/fair_detail.asp?fairid=25 |
Inhorgenta Europe 2008
February 15, 2008 - February 18, 2008 |
Organiser: | Messe Munchen GMBH |
Venue: | New Munich Trade Fair, |
Phone: | (+49 89) 9 49-01 |
Fax: | (+49 89) 9 49-09 |
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Description: | inhorgenta europe 2008 will welcome the international timepiece and jewelry world for the 33rd time on the grounds of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from February 15 to 18, 2008. In addition to innumerable highlights in the segments of jewelry, gems, pearls and technology, numerous watch novelties will be in the focus of attention. inhorgenta europe will especially demonstrate its excellent competence in this important high-volume market of fashion and lifestyle watches. |
China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair - Shenzhen
February 28, 2008 - March 2, 2008 |
Organiser: | CMP Asia Ltd |
Venue: | Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (SZCEC) International, Fuhua 3rd Road, Futian District, |
Phone: | (852) 2516 1677/ 2516 1636 |
Fax: | (852) 2802 9934 |
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Website: | www.jewellerynetasia.com/exhibitions/default.asp?siteid=2〈=1 |
Description: | Shenzhen, China's jewellery manufacturing centre, and the perfect place for international and Chinese buyers and suppliers to do business |
30th, GLDA Tuscan Gem & Jewellery Fair
February 5, 2008 - February 10, 2008 |
Organiser: | G.L.D.A. Office |
Venue: | Starr Pass Marriott Resort |
Phone: | +(520) 792 9431 |
Fax: | + (520) 882 2836 |
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Description: | The world-renowned G.L.D.A. Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show, has been held in Tucson for the past 29 years. The 2008 show will begin a day ahead of the other major Tucson Shows and end on February 10th. This show will give buyers a head start on selection and convenience as well as the most luxurious setting in Tucson, the new J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort. This show is the "cream of the crop" with large numbers of very competitive and direct source exhibitors and groups from all over the world for your shopping pleasure. The same high quality companies that have exhibited at the G.L.D.A. Shows for the past 29 years will be exhibiting at the new Marriott location along with many other high quality new companies and groups who have not been able to exhibit at past Tucson shows due to the shortage of quality booth space http://www.diamondworld.net/fairs/fair_detail.asp?fairid=159 |
J.C. Penney faces low sales
Sale of jewellery dipped in Q4GIA alumni Meet
The agenda focused on education about diamonds and gemstonesCharles & Colvard Ltd., had a disappointing net sales in the year 2007. During the year it faced a net loss of $24,424 as compared to a net profit of $6.1 million a year earlier.
For the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007, net sales decreased by 35% to $7.9 million, while for the entire year it dipped by 32% to $27.81 million.
The net loss in the quarter amounted to $1.1 million, whereas it has earned a net income of $1.3 million, per diluted share in 2006. The company said they faced problems with their distribution model. In the US, sales in the fourth quarter dipped by 40% to $6.6 million, while international sales increased 20% to $1.3 million. Charles & Colvard has decided to discontinue its policy of providing future guidance on sales, gross profit margins and marketing and sales expenses.
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At the two-day International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) retreat in Israel, the members unanimously discussed the lack of cohesive and comprehensive generic diamond promotion, and expressed readiness to coordinate such a programme on behalf of the industry. The IDMA issues a statement at the meeting. The IDMA members present were, Jeffrey Fischer, IDMA president; Vasant Mehta, IDMA vice president (GJEPC of India); Moti Ganz, IDMA vice president, Uri Schwartz, Bumi Traub, David De Toledoand Udi Sheintal (the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association); Eduard Denckens, IDMA vice president; Maxim Shkadov, IDMA vice president, Stephane Fischler, IDMA Secretary General and Treasurer, and others from diamond cutting and manufacturing bodies.
IDMA President Jeffrey Fischer affirmed that as the industry shifts to a demand driven model, IDMA has identified the lack of cohesive and comprehensive generic diamond promotion in the consumer market as a short-sighted failing on the part of the industry. " IDMA has resolved that it will take a leadership role in developing specific proposals to help remedy this situation. IDMA is calling upon all stakeholders to assemble with the express purpose of creating an ongoing industry-wide generic diamond promotion campaign. IDMA offers to act as the coordinator of this 'summit meeting' to address this important need and will announce a plan of action shortly," he stated.
Fischer said. " IDMA is concerned that current rough diamond prices are speculative. As a result, the diamond manufacturing sector is experiencing the collapse of already very thin profit margins. Producers - large and small - should take note and take appropriate action!”
The participants focused on internal organisational planning, matters of concern to IDMA membership, and issues confronting the wider diamond industry. The retreat was moderated by Chaim Even-Zohar of Tacy Consultants Ltd., and Charles Wyndham of WWW International Diamonds Ltd.
Tourmaline occurs in the widest array of colors of any gemstone species. Sometimes as many as two or three colors exist in the same cut stone. Tourmaline is also known under different names: The “rubelite” is red, sometimes with a violet tint. Fine “chrome” tourmaline has a beautiful rich green color. “Indicolite” ranges from very light to dark shades of blue, violet blue, and greenish blue.
The name “tourmaline” has its origins in the Sinhalese word “Turmali”, which means mixture. Originally, native miners applied this term to mixed parcels of gems when they didn’t really know what the stones were.
Tourmaline is sometimes known as an alternative birthstone for October, and the accepted anniversary gemstone for eight year of marriage.