News Updates on Diamonds, Fine Jewelry and Gemstones
Scythian Gold Exhibit Hamburg -- Until May 20
Over 6000 gold objects, a completely preserved Ice-Mummy, horse-jewelry, preserved 2000 year old textiles, gold and other precious metal objects on exhibit in Hamburg ! Visit the Scythian Gold Exhibit in Hamburg !
This exhibit draws in Jewelry showcases dozens of tumbs and their objects from over 20 museums. From Novosibirks, to the Hermitage to museums in Kiev, Budapest and Berlin. It is one of the most extensive and stunning exhibits we have ever seen and packed with background information on how the jewelry was found, worn and used.
Visit the Scythian Gold Collection in the world's largest exhibit in Hamburg !
4000 Year old Gold Necklace Found in Peru
An amazing Gold Necklace was found in Southern Peru, which is considered the oldest gold object in the Americas. Scientists were surprised about the quality and detail of this amazing jewel for its age. Read more about the Peru Gold Necklace
Gemmology, Diamond-Grading and Pearl Courses in Switserland
Do you want to learn about gemstones and diamonds, and combine it with a stay in Europe? Our friends at the Swiss Gemmological Institute offer an extensive range of courses at their laboratory in Basel this summer. They are one of the most renowned gemmological organizations in the world and as Dr.
Michael
S.
Krzemnicki wrote to us:
"SSEF is the only gem lab world wide, providing courses on origin determination of rubies, sapphires and emeralds (SSEF Advanced Training Courses)". Being in the center of ultra-luxury, the SSEF's help is often requested at the Exclusive Basel Jewelry Show as well as by the famous jewelers in Geneva and elsewhere in Switserland. They pair this unique experience with extensive in-house research.
View their program here. (We will upload their program ourselves shortly. For now you will need to follow the link, click on "education" and then "Gemmological Course Program 2008" (PDF !!)).
Breaking News !! $ 1.8 M Diamond Necklace stolen
Today a $ 1.8 M Diamond Necklace was stolen at Europe's largest Art Fair in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Shortly after the pre-opening -- which was for invitees only -- 2 women from Costa Rica and 1 man from Mexico were apprehended by the police as suspects in its theft.
During the day the two women had approached the booth of the jeweler but suddenly broke of the conversation and left. The lady, who became suspicious, immediately noted the disappearance of the precious jewel and followed the two women across the show. However, the third person, the man hindered her in doing so. In the end the threesome was apprehended by security when they tried to leave the show and were handed over to the police. The necklace has not been found so far and the police therefore suspects more people being involved in this hideous crime ! As a standard form of security all purses and bags are checked upon leaving the show. However a necklace can easily be smuggled out of the fair by being worn. We will keep you updated ! View a larger picture here
Sophia Loren wearing an $ 1.83 M Necklace
Wearing 189 million yen ($1.83 million) worth white gold and diamond
necklace and 26.3 million yen ($254,800) worth bracelet, Italian
actress Sophia Loren smiles at the opening of the Italian Jewelry shop
Damiani's flagship store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district Thursday,
March 6, 2008.
Photo Courtesy AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayash
LIBRARY of RARE BOOKS and MANUSCRIPTSDESIGNERS, DEALERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS
A very elegant pear-shaped 62-ct. Peridot set in a lacy openwork Diamond frame by MK Gems & Minerals .
Dieter Lorenz Paula Crevoshy
Special Exhibits: Pearls in Paris....
One week left to visit the amazing Pearl Exhibit in the Natural History Museum in Paris. In fact it's a collaboration between this museum and the American Natural History Museum in New York and the Field Museum in Chicago.
The exhibit shows all aspects of how pearls are grown, the history, some amazing pieces of jewelry and gives an instant-adrenaline shot of pearls that gives you energy for weeks to go. It all starts with this great Pearl Online Exhibit.
OLDER NEWSUN hosts CIBJO in Geneva The UN hosted fifty members of CIBJO, representing both national jewellery associations and associate members, at the Palais des Nations, the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, for a full day of discussions about corporate responsibility and role of the jewellery industry in promoting sustainable economic and social development.
Hans Stern, Founder of H. Stern , Dies Prison terms sought in gold theft case The six men, ages 29 to 54, are accused of stealing the gold from cremated remains at the Nuremberg crematorium in hundreds of cases going back to 2001, and of selling it to jewelers for a total $194,000. The case has a grim resonance in Germany, where the Nazis' took the gold fillings from their victims during World War II.
ODD NEWS
$4000 Dog Whistle
Wisconsin man finds 3.92-ct. white diamond
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Bactrian Gold from Afghanistan Exhibit
View a new exhibit of Ancient Gold Jewelry from the Bactrian Empire in Afghanistan. While risking their own lives, the director of the National Museum in Kabul and his family, kept the whereabouts of this gold treasure a secret for 15 years.
In 2001 the Taliban came close to finding the treasure when they found the actual safe it was hidden in, however they had no idea it contained the famous gold treasure. After trying to blow up the vault with dynamite in vain, they abandoned the safe and the treasure surfaced in 2004 again. Find information on the "Hidden Afghanistan " exhbit which can be visited in the center of Amsterdam in the "Nieuwe Kerk" (new church) until April 20 2008. Also DO visit the National Afghanistan Museum in Kabul. In a few weeks, we will have a special online exhibit ready on this ancient jewelry find.
Study Gems, Pearls and Diamonds in Idar-Oberstein
Idar-Oberstein are two idyllic towns in the South-West of Germany, close to famous cities such as Heidelberg. Leveraging on centuries of gem history and accumulated knowledge and combining it with up to date research, their gemological organsation the Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft (DGemG) offers one of the best course-programs in the world.
Moreover the city's century old involvement in the gem trade created one of the best collections of gems available for study we have ever seen. We have visited Idar-Oberstein several times and have always been impressed by the hospitality and professionalism of the whole community of gem dealers, artists and not in the least the DGemG. Go here for some excellent coursework on Pearls, Gemmology, and Diamond-grading.
DESIGNER SHOWCASE
EVENTS
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Verdura: Life & Work of a Master Jeweler
Other Exhibits:
Know Your Jeweler, Designer, or AppraiserMaster Carving & The Creative Process
The Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA ) has created a new
Safety Solutions manual and accompanying DVD to ensure safety awareness and
compliance among jewelry manufacturers and retailers.
Industry NewsCongress panel approves Myanmar gem curbs
More on Myanmar
AUCTIONS
Much to our surprise, Marie Antoinette's pearls
Job Search and New Partner SiteJob Search in the Gemology, Geology, and other related fields coming soon.
Within the forthcoming months we will launch our new sister site: Gem Wonder.
Islamic Art and Geometry DesignsAlthough not necessarily having to do with gemstones or jewelry, we thought this was such an amazing story: so called "quasi-crystalline designs": quasi-crystal patterns were used to design these geometric figures, so famous on Islamic tiles. Such a long time ago man was able to simulate the growth patterns of crystals: Islamic Art and Geometric Designs
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