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Hong Kong March 2021 Shows Postponed
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The organizers of the Hong Kong diamond and jewelry shows scheduled for March 2021 have pushed the events back to later in the year, citing continued travel restrictions.The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem...
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Polished Markets
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Dec 07, 2020
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Rapaport News
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Podcast: Plumb Club Moves with the Times
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The pandemic and its impact on trade shows have forced the Plumb Club to help its members do business all year round, said president Michael Lerche.The coalition of 43 jewelry suppliers has been inextricably linked...
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Polished Markets
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Nov 09, 2020
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Joshua Freedman
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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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Hong Kong Show to Go Virtual
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The Hong Kong show usually scheduled for September will take place in an online-only format this year due to the coronavirus.Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong, formerly the September Hong Kong Jewellery &...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 01, 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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Gucci Pulls Out of Baselworld
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Gucci has become the latest major brand to skip this year’s Baselworld show, citing the new timing of the event as its reason for staying away, according to the fair’s organizers.The dates of the 2020...
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Retail
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Feb 04, 2020
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Joshua Freedman
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Hong Kong Shows Postponed Due to Coronavirus
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Organizers of two upcoming jewelry trade shows in Hong Kong have postponed the events as the coronavirus continues to spread beyond mainland China.The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, which was due...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 04, 2020
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Joshua Freedman
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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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JCK Lab-Grown Section Shows Rising Demand
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At JCK Las Vegas, lab-grown-diamond exhibitors havemushroomed nearly as much as opinions about the stones themselves. Toaccommodate growing market needs, organizers debuted the Lab-Grown DiamondNeighborhood at the 2018 edition of the trade fair.“There may have...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 10, 2019
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Jennifer Heebner
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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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Oversupply an Issue at Hong Kong Show
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Dealers at the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show expressedconcerns about sluggish polished demand and an oversupply of goods in the wholesalesegment.Inventory moved slowly despite busy traffic at the fair, which began this...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 28, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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