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Vicenza Show Begins Despite Pandemic
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The VicenzaOro International Community Event (VOICE) takes place in Italy this week under strict health guidelines, with organizers expecting more than 370 exhibitors to attend despite the pandemic.The fair began Saturday and...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 13, 2020
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Rapaport News
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How JCK Virtual Compared with the Real Deal
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The first JCK Virtual show, which ran from August 11 to 14, was a chance to test a new exhibition model that, if successful, could help companies do business during the coronavirus era. The event was free...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 24, 2020
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Joshua Freedman
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September Hong Kong Show Now in November
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The September Hong Kong show has been postponed to November due to the coronavirus and related travel restrictions, organizer Informa Markets said Wednesday.Jewellery & Gem World (JGW) Hong Kong, formerly the September...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 08, 2020
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Rapaport News
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Hong Kong August Shows Canceled
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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has called off this year’s jewelry fairs, scheduled for August, after quarantine rules made the events inaccessible to overseas participants.The HKTDC initially postponed the...
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Polished Markets
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Jun 21, 2020
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Rapaport News
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Baselworld to Drop Name, Change Venue
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Baselworld’s organizers are planning to change the event’s name, restructure its format and choose a new location following its falling-out with exhibitors and the cancellation of its January 2021 show.“The date of January 2021...
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Watches
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May 19, 2020
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Rapaport News
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Baselworld 2021 Show Canceled
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The organizer of Baselworld has called off the next edition of the show, scheduled for January to February 2021, following a revolt over timing and refunds.MCH Group said it had reached an agreement with exhibitors and...
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Watches
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May 07, 2020
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Rapaport News
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JCK Las Vegas Canceled for 2020
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The 2020 JCK Las Vegas and Luxury shows have been canceled, the events’ organizer has confirmed, as the coronavirus continues to sweep across the globe.“This decision was made in response to the unprecedented challenges...
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Polished Markets
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Apr 22, 2020
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Rapaport News
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Hong Kong Shows Suspend Preparations
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The organizer of the May Hong Kong shows has put its plans for the events on hold, as quarantine rules have made it impossible to host an international fair.Measures enforced by the Hong Kong government on March 19 require...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 23, 2020
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Rapaport News
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Belgium, Israel to Hold Online Diamond Fair
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Belgian and Israeli industry organizations are jointly organizing a virtual trade show to compensate for the cancellation of major exhibitions around the world.The Online Diamond Trade Fair will run from March 30 to April 3, the...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 18, 2020
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Rapaport News
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JCK Las Vegas to Go Ahead
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The JCK Las Vegas and Luxury shows will take place as planned, their organizer has confirmed, allaying fears the coronavirus would jeopardize the events.“At this time of global concern, Reed Exhibitions and...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 04, 2020
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Rapaport News
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Hong Kong Riots Cast Cloud over Show
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Diamond traders have raised concerns ahead of next month’s Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, as mass protests have caused chaos and dented local demand. The show will still take place as planned,...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 13, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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AGTA Show Manager Keen to Retire
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Mary Lou Keen, trade-show manager at theAmerican Gem Trade Association (AGTA), is retiring after three decades at the organization. Keen has been responsible for developing AGTA’s presenceat a range of national events — including the AGTA...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 04, 2019
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Rapaport News
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Video: Vegas Show Sees Light Traffic
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The JCK Las Vegas show ended Monday, with participants notinga decline in buyer traffic and exhibitors at this year’s event. Sentiment amongdiamond suppliers was relatively weak, as buyers were conservative, and overalldealer trading...
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Polished Markets
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Jun 04, 2019
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Avi Krawitz
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Basel to Drop Prices by up to 30%
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Baselworld will reduce booth prices by 10% to 30% at next year’sshow and move diamond dealers to a more attractive location, organizers have confirmed. Management will reopen Hall 2, which was empty at the 2019show, and place...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 27, 2019
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Swatch Group Calls Time on Baselworld
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Swatch Group has quit Baselworld, arguing the watch andjewelry show is no longer relevant and its organizers are not interested inchanging it for the better.The Swiss group, whose 18 brands include Omega, Tissot andHarry...
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Watches
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Jul 30, 2018
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Podcast: What Happened in Vegas
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The Rapaport editorial team analyzes De Beers’ synthetics launch, Martin Rapaport’s criticism of the miner’s disclosure rules, and other surprises from the Las Vegas shows.Rapaport’s reporters, fresh from their visit to the shows,reflect...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 02, 2018
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GemGenève Show Wins Industry Hearts and Minds
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Within 48hours of its Thursday opening, exhibitors were already hailing the GemGenève tradefair as a success.Words like “jolly,” “friendly” and “good vibe” peppered descriptions of the Geneva-based show, which welcomed 147 exhibitors spanning the...
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Polished Markets
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May 13, 2018
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Sonia Esther Soltani
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Elizabeth Hurley Bedazzles at Carat+
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The Carat+ show opened on Sunday, helping to raisesentiment in the Antwerp diamond market. Exhibitors noted busy visitor traffic on the opening day,which culminated in the Carat+ Night event, featuring actress Elizabeth Hurleyas the guest...
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Mining
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May 07, 2018
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Avi Krawitz
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There’s Life in Baselworld Yet
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Baselworld 2018, which ended Tuesday, saw a year-on-yeardecline from 1,300 exhibitors to approximately 650, and was shortened fromeight days to six. Considering that the world’s largest watch and jewelry fairhosted 1,500 participants in 2016,...
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Watches
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Mar 28, 2018
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Anthony DeMarco
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Good Turnout at Italy’s VicenzaOro
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Attendancewas strong at the January edition of VicenzaOro, spurring confidence that Italy’s gold-jewelry exports would improve in 2018.Risingproduction and consumption of gold jewelry signaled a favorable outlook for thesector, said Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of organizer Italian...
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Retail
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Jan 24, 2018
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David Brough
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