Dancing Stone Jewelry by CROSSFOR Crossfor Co. Ltd was established in 1987 by Mr. Hidetaka Dobashi who is a passionate graduated gemologist. Japanhas always given great importance to creativity and innovation. In 1999, Crossfor Co. Ltd invented a unique cut of diamond, “Crossfor cut” which was a four-faceted design with an arc shape. The cut has been adopted in our own brand collection, Crossfor New York. Crossfor New York is now extended to 80 designs including earrings mainly sold in Japan. The most recent and truly groundbreaking innovation has been our patented “Dancing Stone." With much countless hours of research and development, Mr. Dobashi finally revealed a unique and elegant form of jewelry setting. Excerpts: Dancing Stone Jewelry Appendix 1. Comparison of Dancing Stone 3 Approaches of Dancing Stone 1. Merchandising of Finished Goods 2. Customer's Diamond Are Welcomed 3. Providing Manufacturing License Imparting Expertise Our major strength is that we are willing to share the techniques of Dancing Stone with our licensees. Dancing Stone is a great breakthrough and has reached worldwide consumers via partnership with our contracted licensees. To build up the word of mouth, contracted licensees are manage to promote Dancing Stone once receiving great reaction from interested customers. We are extending the network among the markets. In order to maximize future profit, licensees are authorized to purchase hanger parts directly to produce their own designs in their factories. We will provide free comprehensive training of product making. With building up own designs, licensees control the cost and speed of dissemination. We greatly welcome potential licensees contact us for discussing licensed contract. Sales Inquiry: |
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JEWELS FROM SAUDI ARABIA Making a mark in the International Markets
Apart from the OIL that Saudi Arabia produces, the Kingdom is also best known for the manufacturing and Retailing of exquisite and exclusive Gold and Diamond Jewellery. The Gold and Jewellery industry of the Kingdom dates back centuries and is regarded for safeguarding the architecture and heritage in its jewellery. Saudi jewellers have, with sheer passion and dedication, diversified in the Global market and have taken pride in extending the “Made in Saudi Arabia” brand across geographic borders. The various Gold and Jewellery associations under the respective Chambers of Commerce in Saudi Arabia play a vital role in the business expansion of the industry. Apart from organising important exhibitions and shows in the country, the association also plays an important role in informing and communicating to the trade, the latest in events and programs that are being organised internationally. This in a way has been detrimental to the growth of the Saudi Arabian gems and jewellery industry. The Saudi Arabian jewellers are today well known in the International jewellery sector for churning out exquisite quality pieces that are produced keeping in mind the highest quality standards. Every leading brand from the Kingdom adheres to the International quality standards such as ISO and is the only reason that the leading brands such as L’Azurde, GHASSAN, TAIBA etc have been successful in marketing their respective products to the Global buyers. Saudi Arabia’s jewellery dominance is witnessed not only in the GCC region, but also countries like Azerbaijan, Armenia, Egypt and other North African countries. Saudi Arabian jewellery industry also boasts of premium ‘jewellery designers’ who have been successful in taking their exclusive designed jewellery across borders to cater to high net worth customers in the gulf region. Saudi Arabia is also home to the finest of International certification and grading companies which again shows the effort that the industry is putting in to up keep the quality and integrity of the produce and the industry as a whole. The global certification and grading companies in a way play a big role in Saudi manufactured jewellery entering the International markets. In a first of series showcasing leading Saudi Arabian Jewellery industry, The New Jeweller team has in this edition brought to you some of the leading jewellers from the Kingdom. With further developments and expansion, our team will be treating you regularly with News from one of the world’s finest and important gems and jewellery economy – SAUDI ARABIA. |
L'AZURDE - A Leader in Innovative & Superior Jewellery
L’azurde’s offering comprises a vast array of jewellery products with different karats and colours in gold, diamond and precious gem jewellery. The Group’s pool of award-winning designers and model-makers ensures that its distribution channels are constantly supplied with fresh varieties of models every month. L’azurde sells its products through its wholesale network and its own retail showrooms. The Company’s products are sold in more than 15 countries across the MENA region, through exclusive distributors and wholesalers. The Company’s retail operation currently consists of 14 showrooms across Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam), UAE (Abu Dhabi and Al Ain), Kuwait and Egypt to reinforce the brand image and gain consumer knowledge. The Company currently employs close to 3,000 people, including those located in Egypt. In 2004, the Company started its Egyptian operations (Oro Egypt) with a second manufacturing unit in Cairo. In 2005, the Company received the ISO 9001 : 2000 certification for quality standards. In 2006, L’azurde was converted from a sole proprietorship company into a Saudi closed joint stockc ompany. The Company received several awards over the last decades which have contributed significantly in promoting and improving L’azurde’s brand name. A selection of these awards is shown below: Excellent brand awareness in the Middle East
Broad, diversified product offering
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GHASSAN - The Legacy continues...
As one of the oldest jewellers in the Middle East, creating sought after objects of beauty and elegance is in our blood. The legacy officially started in 1885 when Mr Ali Al-Nemer (grandfather of Mr. Ghassan) first began goldsmithery, but their heritage in working with gold dates even further back through the years. Today, their unmatched craftsmanship allows them to light the way in the design and creation of exquisite jewellery. "At Ghassan we believe that jewellery has an important role to play in a woman’s life. It’s a way of expressing yourself, of bringing out your individuality and revealing it to the world. We believe that a well-made, elegant piece of jewellery enhances a woman’s beauty and communicates more than words. With that in mind, we have created a wide range of limited edition designs so that every woman will find a piece of exquisite jewellery as unique as she is. We believe that when you wear a piece of our jewellery it reveals the real you. It shows the world how graceful you are, how confident you are and where your passions lie. It shows you are a strong individual, one that appreciates good design. So, our vision is a simple one; to help women shine and show the world their true beauty" says, Ibrahim Al-Nemer, Chief Executive Officer of the Group and is also the Third generation.
At Ghassan our craftsmen are highly skilled artisans; passionate makers of jewellery that carry on a tradition passed through the generations. We share a love and dedication for what we do along with a diverse set of skills and artistry. From crafting gold to setting each individual stone, every piece is handcrafted with care. At Ghassan we believe exquisite is in the detail. So at Ghassan we make a wide range of limitededition jewellery to suit every woman. Whether it’s for a formal engagement, a wedding, or for every day, each piece of Ghassan jewellery has the same level of craftsmanship, materials and attention to detail. The end result speaks for itself. Stunning, unique jewellery created for women to express their individuality. Asala: A new collection of 21 Karat Gold
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SGL Launching the First Gem Laboratory of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh Saudi Arabia is the fourth biggest market worldwide and the first among Arab countries in terms of gold consumption.
SGL is the first international gem lab to venture in the Saudi market and offer Diamond, Gemstone and set jewellery certification. Launching a laboratory equipped to cater to the growing concerns in the industry SGL will be certifying Diamonds, offering Full and Mini Diamond Reports as well as Diamond Jewellery Certification amongst other services. SGL Riyadh :- SGL is an independent international laboratory that provides professional gemstone identification and grading services to the gems & jewellery industry worldwide through its centres in London, Dubai, Riyadh (Launching soon), Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thrissur, Coimbatore, Pune, Jaipur and Kolkata. All SGL laboratories, as a part of the seamless network, use the same system, process, technology and methodology globally to provide top of the line service to the gems & jewellery industry. By combining innovative thinking, new technology, and values such as integrity and commitment, SGL has built gemmological laboratories equipped to meet the ever so evolving challenges of the industry. Each day, we strive to protect diamond retailers, manufacturers, traders and the end consumers, by providing them with the highest quality reports and professional services. As a gemmological laboratory, we confine ourselves to the analysis and interpretation of the scientific characteristics of gemstones. This will help us lead the way to benchmark our presence as one of the leading gemmological laboratories around the world. |
GOLD.AE Poised for international leadership from Dubai Gold AE is incorporated in the UAE and is an award winning business specializing in the online trading of deliverable Gold and Silver. It is licensed by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) which is a Government’s initiative to monitor and facilitate commodities trading in the region. Gold AE is led by an experienced management team with significant industry experience in the trading of precious metals with the business well positioned to capitalize on the significant growth opportunities that exist in its target market. According to the DMCC, in 2013, almost 40 per cent of the world’s physical gold trade came through Dubai with the value of total gold traded through growing from $6 billion in 2003 to $75 billion last year with Dubai internationally recognized as a strategic hub between producing and consuming nations. In addition to its presence in Dubai, Gold AE has branches in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Jordan, Turkey, Switzerland and affiliations in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Gold AE owns a majority stake in GOLDBANK S.A.C, a Peruvian entity which holds a license to explore a series of five mining concessions in Peru. Gold AE recently announced a strategic partnership with Gold to go, the worldwide pioneer in direct sales of gold and silver via vending machines. Under the collaboration, Gold AE has obtained the right to manage and supply gold to these unique vending machines in the UAE and is in line with the company’s goal to promote the use of technology in the trading of precious metals. Gold AE is a subsidiary of Gold Holding which is also incorporated in Dubai and regulated by the Dubai International Financial Centre. Through its complimentary businesses Gold Holding offers a fully integrated ‘gold service’ from the mining and refining of precious metals direct through to the distribution of bullion; coins and bars for example, all supported by Gold AE’s online trading platform. This trading technology can also be ‘white labelled’ for institutions, banks and brokerages with ‘gold standard’ protection for trading customers. In an exclusive media interview with Mr.Mohammad Adnan Younis, Director of GOLD.AE - 'The New Jeweller' discussed the future plans and growth of the Organisation in the Gold Bullion sector. Excerpts from the interview: Q. Gold.AE has been an important player in the E Commerce of Gold and Silver Bullion in the Middle East. What are the key factors that have been instrumental in taking Gold.AE to a leadership position? Q. Tell us about the growth in trading volumes for the Year 2014 in terms of Gold and Silver Bullion and what is your target for the year 2015 [in % age]? Can you elaborate on the strength of technology that goes behind making Gold.AE a robust trading platform? Q. Tell us something about your ‘Market Research Department’ and how instrumental has it been in transferring knowledge to the benefit of your clients and customers? Q. You have an interesting line up of branch offices globally. Can you elaborate on the importance of the offices in Abu Dhabi, Switzerland, Jordan, Hong Kong, Turkey and how has it impacted the global presence in terms of daily trading on Gold.AE platform? Q. How secured are Gold.AE trading vaults to store physical gold. Please elaborate on the warehousing and insurance strategy of Gold.AE? Q. Gold is experiencing a volatile phase. What is your advice to investors in this scenario? Q. With Platinum and Palladium showing promising growth opportunities, will Gold lose its lustre on e commerce? |
World Class International B2B Gold and Jewellery Trade Fair; 40th International “Istanbul Jewelry Show” March 2015 Turkey’s number one and the ultimate trading platform for the worldwide jewelry industry professionals; “Istanbul Jewelry Show” March 2015 organised by UBM Rotaforte will be held in between 12 - 15 March 2015 at Istanbul Exhibition Center (CNR Expo) for the 40th time, in its 30th year anniversary. The 4 day event will occupy more than 60,000 square metres of exhibition space in 6 halls and gather over 1250 local and overseas exhibitors in National and International Pavillions from more than 25 countries including Turkey with an extensive display of Fine Gold Jewellery, Pearl Jewellery, Silver Jewellery and Households, Diamonds & Precious Stones Jewellery, Diamonds, Precious and Semi -Precious Stones, Pearls, Watches, Jewellery Display & Packaging Materials, Gemological Labs, Transportation , Softwares, Safes, Mold, Machinery, Jewellery Tools & Equipments just for industry professionals. Capital of the Gold and Jewelery Industry in the Region The Turkish art and craft of jewellery, inspired by 5000 years of cultural and historical heritage of Anatolia combined with the latest technology, outstanding craftsmanship, immense variety, flexible production capacity, excellent finishing quality, competitive prices and shortest delivery time make “Istanbul Jewelry Show March” to be an ideal place for sourcing products on every category of price and quality, from price point merchandise to high-end design jewelry.
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