Israel diamond News

The current global crisis has pummeled diamond producing countries with a vengeance and South Africa (SA) is definitely hurting

With the recent advent of the Jewish new year and the reelection of Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) Chairman Moti Ganz for another term,

IDI Managing Director Eli Avidar : We are seeking the South American Hong Kong

Wholesale Diamond prices follow reasonably predictable trends. In practice, wholesale diamonds are priced in relation to the Rapaport list. Wholesalers compile lists of diamonds of various sizes and qualities they have for sell.

Sixty Diamonds and Many More” Opened September 7 at Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum

The recession continues to hit jewelry markets around the world and in Asia in particular

Weddings are not just the most significant event in the lives of the Chinese, they are also an event that the average Chinese citizen factually spends the most money on.

In the following exclusive interview, the President of the Moscow Diamond Bourse (MDB), Alex Popov, provides fascinating insight into the workings of the Russian economy .

The Israeli economy was shaken last week by the announcement made by the chairman of Africa Israel and LLD Diamonds Lev Leviev that he intends to launch a restructuring plan

An exclusive interview with Eli Izhakoff, WDC CEO and Chairman

60 companies in pavilion; additional 20 Israeli companies throughout the fair--

As part of the IDI’s multi-faceted marketing campaign “Together Works,” the IDI has launched a unique plan for buyers called The VIP Service Program.

The diamond price list is as vital to the diamantaire as his loupe and scale.

The IDC House of Diamonds is a well-known diamond firm which is involved in all aspects of diamond production – from trading and polishing to design, setting and sale of the end-product – diamond jewelry.

Over the last twenty years, Panyu has become a legend in the global jewelry industry, with 70 percent of jewelry products exported by Hong Kong made in the Panyu area

Effi Lax is a second generation diamond merchant and is proud of his diamond company – Shemesh Diamonds Ltd.

Mining Weekly quotes an announcement by diamond mining giant De Beers on Friday that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and diamond giant De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited (DBCM) have reached a wage agreement.

According to Mining Weekly, Australia and China have exchanged warnings regarding the detention of mining company Rio Tinto employees for spying.

A new International Diamond Board will be registered in Britain for the purpose of promoting the diamond industry.

According to research conducted by investment experts in China, diamond consumption has soared in the Chinese market.

In line with Brazil’s rising economic situation, so consumers around the world have become increasingly receptive to Brazilian jewelry.

The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) and DiamondWorld.Net have announced mutual cooperation with the aim of helping Israeli diamond companies to target the Indian diamond market.

Moody's representatives, Kristin Lindow, senior vice president of the sovereign risk group, and Anthony Thomas, VP and senior sovereign risk group analyst, are currently in Israel to resolve the country's sovereign rating.

Roni Abramov, owner of the Every-Diam diamond company, has seen it all since establishing his firm in 1980. Abramov started out as a diamond polisher and he still regards diamond polishing as the heart and soul of his company.

In recent years, the Turkish jewelry industry has become an exporter of precious metals and jewelry that rivals Italy, the world leader in the field.

TTF Studio is a branded jewelry company in China, which is engaged in jewelry design and production as well as brand operation management.

JCK Las Vegas is one of the international jewelry industry’s most popular and important trade shows.

The traditional structure of households in the US and worldwide has changed drastically in recent decades.

The Israeli Diamond Industry has always prided itself on its capability to invent innovative technological tools that are used on a daily basis by the world's diamond industry.

The Israel Diamond Institute recently launched its website in Russian (as part of its Portal) at a well attended press conference

The IDI's multifaceted "Together Works" strategic campaign has entered phase 4, this time through combined entry into You Tube and the world of online social media networks.

The market for luxury items is usually the first to suffer during times of financial crisis, mainly due to belt-tightening by consumers, especially wealthy ones.

Leading celebs, including Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham and Kate Winslet among others, have designed jewelry or added autographs to a unique jewelry collection that will soon be auctioned off for charity.

The Amtalai Diamond Company specializes in large stones, as well as in Fancy Color diamonds.

business that has been in the diamond market for more than 40 years, dealing directly from rough to polish with all of the manufacturing process handled in Israel

According to a study conducted by the American Affluence Research Center, over two-thirds of America’s luxury consumers do not intend to make any of eight major expenditures in the coming year

The Bank of Israel report, which focused on OECD members, noted that Israel also maintained its global lead in electronic exports

Couples approaching the altar are breaking tradition by expressing their unique relationships and personalities in how they wed, what they wear, and the jewelry they exchange

Despite a rise in diamond prices, which should benefit smaller mining companies in the short term, there needs to be an upturn in global consumer spending for a sustained recovery, RBC Capital markets said in a research note to clients yesterday.

Shenzhen, China’s 2.2 million residents can now apply for multiple entry visas to Hong Kong.

The Consumer Confidence Index declined by nearly 10 points during the first quarter of 2009. The figures include a drop of 2.1 points in March to 60.7 points (100 baseline = 1996). The index is currently at its lowest point in more than five years.

As part of its comprehensive marketing strategy, the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) has decided to open its own blog and make its presence known on the Internet's social networks.

The vaunted Kimberley Process in danger of becoming a toothless talk shop, writes Jim Jones, The Times.

G. S. Diamonds is a veteran diamond company which was founded in 1980 by Shaul Shiri and Yossi Goldstein.

In an exclusive interview with Jose Arquero, Director of Nexo Group Publications and editor of the Spanish jewelry magazine “Gold and Time,” we learned about Spain’s long tradition of jewelry manufacturing on all levels.

Knoxvillebiz reports a fairly new phenomenon during the current recession in the US - the barter exchange system.

Exports of services index fell in January by 2.3%. Imports index fell in January by 0.4% following 20% free-fall in December

Traditionally, diamonds and the Oscars are inseparable, and this year was no exception.

Every savvy diamond dealer uses the Rapaport Price List several times a day. There is no doubt that this price list is an essential tool for diamond dealers all over the world.

For the ninth consecutive year, China is the world's largest market for platinum jewelry since 2000, although the market faced widely fluctuating platinum prices in 2008.