It has been a difficult year for the diamond industry. Prices and demand for polished goods are steadily falling. De Beers sights are getting smaller and more lots are being deferred or rejected. Prices of rough were reduced in May…
Last May Reed Exhibitions, operator of many jewellery shows including the JCK Las Vegas Show, bought the venerable Jewelers International Showcase (JIS). JIS has been in operation for four decades serving retailers in Florida, South Eastern US and the Caribbean.…
It is no secret that I am somewhat sceptical about Debeers bringing back the “A diamond is forever” slogan. It worked well in the past but it does not hold the same emotional connection with Millennials as it did with previous generations. …
It’s been a couple of weeks since you came back from the show. You have completed your after the show tasks. You’ve priced your new goods and displayed them in their own feature showcase. You had a private showing for…
With 13 themed halls scattered on 5 floors and over 2000 vendors…The show at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is indeed the largest gathering of jewellery vendors and buyers in the world. The only event that is larger…
Yook the free shuttle from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhiibtion Centre to the Asia World Expo. The location features loose coloured gemstones, loose diamonds, pearls, tools and equipment and packaging supplies. It also houses the Asia’s Fashion Jewellery &…
