Does the crisis really exist?

The data of the Federal State Statistics Services suggest that 934 thousand jewelry wares with brilliants have been produced in January-September, 2011 in Russia that exceeds a similar indicator of last year by 18,1 %.

«The Exhibition of Millionaires» in Makhachkala - myth or reality?

The new jewelry salon "BRONNITSKY" has opened on October, 15th in Makhachkala city. The unprecedented action which surprised all the visitors - «The Exhibition of Millionaires» was organized in honor of this event in CUS (the Central Universal Store) where the new "BRONNITSKY" is situated!

Alrosa posts sparkling first half net profit

Russia's state-owned diamond monopoly Alrosa posted a 420 percent year-on-year jump in its IFRS first half net profit to 26.267 billion rubles ($855 million), the firm said on Tuesday.

Alrosa diamond firm may hold IPO at end of 2012

Russia's state-owned diamond monopoly Alrosa may hold an initial public offering at the end of 2012 or the beginning of 2013, Vice President Igor Kulichik said on Friday. "We are right at the beginning, our shareholders are discussing how to do it and when. It is likely to take place at the end of 2012 or the beginning of 2013. It is likely to be a joint deal with an IPO and a Secondary Public Offering," Kulichik told an investment forum.

Vladimir Putin calls off second crisis

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is confident that Russia's economy will continue growing despite the global economic crisis. Experts share Putin's optimism about Russia's future, given the country's low budget deficit and significant reserve funds as well as high oil prices.

The management replacement has taken place at the JSC «Krastsvetmet»

Some changes of the JSC «Krastsvetmet» management authorities have taken place. According to the decision of the Board of directors which session was held on September, 29th, 2011, Michael Dyagilev was appointed as the general director of the company. Earlier during several years he held a post of the first deputy general director of the JSC «Krastsvetmet».

The second edition of the catalog "TOP 100" is already in print!

Wares of high quality. Wide assortment. Professional employees. High service. And thus the reasonable prices. It is what the buyer wants to receive, stepping over a jewelry store threshold. But, unfortunately, desirable does not always match the reality.  How to orientate oneself in variety of jewelry stores and salons? Where to address for both worthy wares and professional service? Who can guarantee, that the jewellery presented on the show-windows is not shoddy, both precious metals and stones correspond to the stated specifications?

Retail will grow on 5.5 % a year

The growth rates of the retail trade turnover in 2012-1014 will not exceed 5,5 % a year, that follows from the forecast of the social and economic development of the Russian Federation for 2012 and from the planning period of 2013-2014, which was prepared with the Ministry of economic development and trade (MED) and approved on the government session.

Jewelry market-2011 in figures

The Russian Assay Chamber provided the magazine «Navigator for jewelry trade» with the regular data about dynamics of wares incoming for approbation and marking-off to SASI (State Assay Supervision Inspections). What is happening at the jewelry market in 2011? What conclusions and forecasts can be made?

Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair to be Held in January 2012

RAPAPORT... The Antwerp Diamond Bourse,  the Diamantclub of Antwerp and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) announced the dates for their third edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair.  This invitation-only event will be held January 29 through January 31, 2012. 

The best jewelry store 2011 – video

We publish the best video-fragments of the anniversary rewarding ceremony of the finalists in the competition «The Best jewelry store 2011»

The best jewelry store 2011 – the picture story (part 2)

Today we publish another part of the photos made by our photographers at the rewarding ceremony of the competition «Best jewelry store-2011».

Rolex in One Hyde Park

One Hyde Park is one of the most expensive and pretentious development projects which are being realized in London. This Housing Complex consists of 86 apartments and three exclusive trading sections located in four blocks of the building. Now the cost of square meter floats approximately $100 thousand. Many people like our compatriot Roman Abramovich are ready to pay such sum of money and even more for a view on Hyde Park and unique characteristics of the complex. Recently the watch boutique Rolex has opened here.

Whether is your business ready to social media?

The last researches say that the majority of Internet users address to social media (Facebook, Vkontakte and so forth), approximately, twice a day while the professional sites are visited not oftener than two times a week. It is not surprising that more and more jewelry companies open the Web pages in popular social media. However, few people understand which result they want to achieve in such a way.

Indo-Russian Jewelry Summit

The first ever Indo-Russian Jewelry Summit Mumbai took place from June 20 to 23, 2011 at the Mumbai Hyatt Regency. The event was organized by the Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the Moscow Diamond Bourse and the Russian-language jewelry trade magazine «Navigator» with the aim of increasing cooperation between the country’s diamond and jewelry industry.