http://windwalkerdesigns.com Fri, 29 May 2015 09:51:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bold, bling and beautiful – adorn Titanium and Stainless steel jewellery with élan http://windwalkerdesigns.com/shop/bold-bling-and-beautiful-adorn-titanium-and-stainless-steel-jewellery-with-elan/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/shop/bold-bling-and-beautiful-adorn-titanium-and-stainless-steel-jewellery-with-elan/#comments Thu, 28 May 2015 12:35:59 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=10070 Fashion is best when redefined with bolder and out-of-the-box concepts. With fashion jewelry one will always want to make a stylish impression. And to bring a sense of freshness Dallen Accessories brings their eclectic Titanium and Stainless Steel jewelry collection – it for those who love to play it bold and aspire to look cool.

Moving away from the traditionally used gold, silver and diamonds, Dallen’s new collection is about creating the awe moment. This entire collection is bound to get envious glances from onlookers. It is an edition that is made to make one look stunning good.

The defining feature of the collection is that they all have this cult feature embedded in the core design. Each piece spells a certain pride. Designers have given special touches to entire range making the entire collection look innovative and creative.

When you will wear it, you will believe it. The range of Titanium rings, necklaces and bracelets are made to turn one spellbound. The intricate detail blended with the creative design makes the collection worth having.

The Stainless Steel range of jewelry comprising of bracelets, rings and neck pieces are made for those who like to wear sturdy yet fashionable jewelry.

Both Stainless Steel and Titanium are the trending metals. It is easy to work along with these two metals that were used in industrial machines and in aeroplanes. These two forms of metals have caught attention of many jewelry designers worldwide. Youngsters and working professional prefer to have Titanium/ Stainless Steel rings since this jewelry look elegant and classy to wear on everyday occasion.

It is in vogue to have Titanium or Stainless Steel jewelry since they go well with all Western attrite and apt accessory for formal dressing. The piece of jewelry looks strong yet elegant to wear. It is for those who love and dare to dream. For those who like to make their own rules and live by them.

The most unique or best aspect of this range of jewelry is that it is easy to maintain. Unlike gold or silver that fade with usage, Titanium or Stainless Steel have sheen on them for a longer spell of time. They don’t break easily so can be used as casual jewelry or for party purpose as the need be.

Dallen Accessories also have a special Skull Edition range of jewelry made for those rock and pop music fans and budding band members. This skull range has already created a lot of buzz in the fashion circle with its bold design and creative product concept. This designer Skull edition in Titanium and Stainless Steel has Skull pendants, rings and bracelets. It is for those looking for some spunky dressing with are dash of fashion.

Those who wish to add a refreshing touch to their fashion make-up, it worth buying Dallen Accessories designer collection. It’s out now on the online store.

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American firm gets approval for diamond indexing http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/american-firm-gets-approval-for-diamond-indexing/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/american-firm-gets-approval-for-diamond-indexing/#comments Sat, 31 May 2014 06:58:05 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=6338 An American firm has been approved a patent for a system of grading polished diamonds which would permit them to be traded on the securities market. Chicago-based Cemshares invented ten levels in which diamonds of every carat, colour, clarity and cut can be quantified.

The indexing of diamonds will allow them to become part of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and other financial packages that can be traded on the stock market, and can ultimately be speculated over. Potentially, this could create an enormous change in the diamond trade, as it can sometimes take a long ti me to find a buyer for a diamond today, owing to its individual particularities and uniqueness.

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Dubai’s diamond trade up 12% to US $39B in 2011 http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/dubais-diamond-trade-up-12-to-us-39b-in-2011/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/dubais-diamond-trade-up-12-to-us-39b-in-2011/#comments Fri, 30 May 2014 11:06:10 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=6242 The total value of Dubai’s i diamond trade, including rough and polished diamonds, rose 12 per cent to US $39 billion in 2011, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) reported. The group did not provide separate import and export data for the year but stated that approximately 225 million carats of diamonds were traded in the Dubai Diamond Exchange during the year.

According to the Kimberley Process, rough diamond exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew 66 per cent to US $5.87 billion in 2011, while rough imports jumped 80 per cent to US $3.7 billion volume, rough exports rose one percent to 47.214million 1 carats while rough imports grew 20 per cent to 52.083 million carats.

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Indian diamond exports fall 42% in four months http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/indian-diamond-exports-fall-42-in-four-months/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/indian-diamond-exports-fall-42-in-four-months/#comments Mon, 26 May 2014 07:03:44 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=5096 For the first time since the global economic downturn in 2008, India’s polished diamonds export has decreased by a staggering 42 per cent at US $4.8 billion in the last four months since April-2012 compared to US $8.3 billion during the same period in the previous year in 2011

As per the latest figures published by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the volume of polished diamonds exported by the country has seen a sharp fall of about 95 per cent at 95 million carats in the last four months since April-2012 compared to 200 million carats exported during the same period in previous year.

Industry sources said the dealers and jewellery companies in US, China, Belgium and UAE are grappling with rising diamond inventories and falling prices, as the slack global economy prolongs a year-long slump. It is estimated that about US $20-US $25 billion worth of polished gems are in the diamond inventories.

In 2010-11, India exported US $28 billion worth of polished diamonds against the import of US $20 billion worth of polished diamonds.

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Rio Tinto launches Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender 2012 http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/rio-tinto-launches-argyle-pink-diamonds-tender-2012/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/rio-tinto-launches-argyle-pink-diamonds-tender-2012/#comments Mon, 26 May 2014 06:49:14 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=5075 Rio Tinto has launched its exclusive Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender 2012, an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase the world’s most precious diamonds. This exceptional collection which showcases 56 single pink diamonds, including two red diamonds and an additional 19 lots of blue diamonds, will be previewed around the world in September and October.

The Argyle Diamond Mine consistently produces virtually the world’s entire supply of rare pink diamonds, as well as sporadically producing blue diamonds. The 19 lots of rare bluediamondsheadlined’Oncein a Blue Moon’ have been collected over the past two years. Manager of Argyle Pink Diamonds, Josephine Johnson said “We are delighted to offer a highly sought after collection of rare pink, red and blue diamonds which are destined for investment portfolios or heirloom pieces of jewellery.”

This year’s prestigious collection showcases several ‘hero’ stones that have been named in keeping with the theme of desirability and adoration of something very beautiful and rare. Tender viewings will be held in Perth, Hong Kong and London with bids closing on 15 October 2012.

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De Beers slashes prices by an average of 8% http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/de-beers-slashes-prices-by-an-average-of-8/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/de-beers-slashes-prices-by-an-average-of-8/#comments Mon, 26 May 2014 06:20:34 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=5004 De Beers has reduced prices by an approximate average of eight per cent at its Diamond Trading Company (DTC) sight in August. The sight had an estimated value of about US $580 million and Sightholders noted that the price adjustments were executed across the board with larger declines of up to 17 per cent for better-quality goods, while the drop was more conventional for pique commercial-quality stones. R ion Tinto has launched its Ri Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender 2012, an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase the world’s most precious diamonds. This exceptional collection which showcases 56 single pink diamonds, including two red diamonds and an additional 19 lots of blue diamonds, will be previewed around the world in September and October. The Argyle Diamond Mine consistently produces virtually the world’s entire supply of Louise Prior, the head of sightholder services and communications for DTC, said that DTC had a four point plan for this sight to include price adjustments to reflect a fair return on rough to polish in line with prevailing polished demand. “The sight seems to have been well received by all and shows our confidence in the market for the rest of year,” Prior said.

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Zimbabwe to organize diamond conference in November 2012 http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/zimbabwe-to-organize-diamond-conference-in-november-2012/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/zimbabwe-to-organize-diamond-conference-in-november-2012/#comments Sat, 24 May 2014 12:03:03 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=4983 The Ministry of Mines and I Mining Development of Zimbabwe is organizing an international diamond conference in Victoria Falls from the 12th till the 13th of November 2012. The conference will be hosted by minister Obert Moses Mpofu who will address the audience on behalf of the Zimbabwe government.

The participation of a broad forum of speakers has been confirmed including Eli Izhakoff, Chairman of the World Diamond Council, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority, Vasant Mehta, Former Chairman, Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Ernie Blom, President Elect of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, Abbey Chikane, KP Monitor and Peter Meeus, Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange.

“The conference aims to highlight the accomplishments of Zimbabwe in the diamond industry. After having been accepted again as a full member of the KPCS in Kinshasa 2011, Zimbabwe stands ready to give the world full transparency on its achievements as a major diamond producer,” says Mpofu.

Meanwhile the Organizing Committee of WDC has announced that Susan Shabangu, minister of mineral resources, Republic of South Africa and Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic, the chair of Kimberley Process, will be addressing the congress.

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Consumer diamond promotion on 35th WDC agenda http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/consumer-diamond-promotion-on-35th-wdc-agenda/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/consumer-diamond-promotion-on-35th-wdc-agenda/#comments Sat, 24 May 2014 11:27:20 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=4955 The promotion of diamonds and diamond jewellery to consumerswill be placed prominently on the agenda of the 35th World Diamond Congress ( WDC), the joint biennial meeting of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (I DMA) and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), that will be held in Mumbai, from October 14 to 17. “It is now time for the Indian industry to take affirmative action and take the lead. For the coming three years the GJEPC is expected to allocate close to US $10 million on diamond jewellery promotion to consumers within India,” says Sanjay Kothari, vice chairman of the Gem and Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

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Madhya Pradesh govt. invites diamond processors to set up units in Indore http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/madhya-pradesh-govt-invites-diamond-processors-to-set-up-units-in-indore/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/diamond-jewelery/madhya-pradesh-govt-invites-diamond-processors-to-set-up-units-in-indore/#comments Sat, 24 May 2014 09:22:51 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=4813 A group of rough diamond processors, led by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Rajiv Jain, recently met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan,seekingtax relief for shifting manufacturing units from Surat, Gujarat, to Indore.

‘The diamond processing industry, across the country, is currently paying a uniform 33 per cent tax to the government. We are seeking anything lower than the prevailing tax and a long-term commitment from the state government for considering an investment plan. Otherwise, shifting a manufacturing unit from Surat to Indore makes no sense: said Jain.

The MP government has been striving for over two years to bring diamond processing business from the existing world’s largest hub – Surat – to Indorse where a diamond processing park is proposed to be set up. In order to commence the proposed Park in two years, the government has expedited land acquisition and has acquired around 350 acres so far.

The major aim of the chief minister is to process entire rough diamond produced by Rio Tinto within the state and send only finished jewellery outside. Therefore, the proposed park should be ready and manufacturing units be in place before Rio Tinto starts commercial production in 2016 .

Rio Tinto, however, has not yet formulated a final strategy for the treatment of its rough diamond from Bunder project. “We have not yet decided whether to sell our entire rough diamond output in India our send outside for processing,” said Brude Cox, managing director of Rio Tinto Diamonds. Cox, however, was confident that the diamond produced from Bunder mines is set to fetch a premium over the existing best quality white diamond available in the world.

The Bunder resource has been identified as being the seven times richer than the Panna diamond mine, the only operating diamond mine in India with a iikely production rate at least 20 ti mes greater than Panna. This would rank MP amongst the top 10 diamond producing regions in the world in terms of volume and value.

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GJSCI announces the finalists for World Skills International http://windwalkerdesigns.com/gemstone-jewelery/gjsci-announces-the-finalists-for-world-skills-international/ http://windwalkerdesigns.com/gemstone-jewelery/gjsci-announces-the-finalists-for-world-skills-international/#comments Sat, 24 May 2014 08:20:32 +0000 Admin http://windwalkerdesigns.com/?p=4780 The Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSC1) I has announced that Suhali Jain from Delhi and Bhabesh Chandra Jana from Bangalore as the finalists of the skills test conducted by the Council. One selected finalist will represent India in July at the World Skills International 2013, Leipzig. Germany. Both the selected candidates will receive intensive training under a master trainer until December 2012.

A total of 17 participants competed against each other in an 11-hour longtest of skill and talent. GJSC1 is mandated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to identify contestants from the gems and jewellery sector to represent India for the competition.

The World Skills International is the largest vocational skills competition in the world. It is held once every two years where over 1000 young people from across 60 countries compete in a variety of skills in 43 different categories.

The competition is open to all Indian nationals – either students of (ewellery manufacturing or artisans working in the jewellery industry.

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