RAPAPORT… The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) launched DMCC Tradeflow, the center’s new commodity finance risk mitigation tool. DMCC Tradeflow brings together all parties involved in inventory-based financing. Through the electronic platform, owners of goods stored in rated warehouses across the UAE can request warehouse keepers to issue “Tradeflow Warrants,” and then the…
Press Release: ImaGem is introducing an exciting new program “ImaGem Consortia” to members of the gem industry. Members enjoy full use of ImaGem’s products and services without purchasing the equipment. Significant discounts are available to members for services used.
Membership in the program is absolutely free to qualified businesses. To become a member complete a brief application and you’ll b…
RAPAPORT… JewelleryNetAsia launched a digital jewelry exhibition calendar for industry events planned in 2012. The calendar includes 240 various entries of global international jewelry exhibitions, conferences and pearl auctions.
The calendar is available for free and is automatically displayed in Microsoft Outlook. It can also be displayed in Google and Yahoo! calendars.
The Outlo…
Press Release: Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed Sarin Technologies Ltd., (“Sarin”) (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and sale of precision technology products for the planning, processing, evaluation and measurement of diamonds and gems, is pleased to announce that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has found that Sarin’s DiaMensionTM HD has the necessary ac…
RAPAPORT… Jewelers of America (JA) partnered with interactive agency WRCobbOnline to offer its members a deal on ecommerce and mobile services. WRCobbOnline describes itself as a jewelry company that also supports retailers with digital and mobile technology.JA’s chief operating officer, Robert Headley, explained that WRCobbOnline’s ”outstanding reputation in the industry and proven…
RAPAPORT… The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) now offers its 4Cs iPad app for consumers and retailers in Simplified Chinese. The free app is designed to educate and engage consumers on the 4Cs with video and interactive tools.
”By creating the 4Cs iPad app in Simplified Chinese, we reach a significant demographic for gems and jewelry,” said Kathryn Kimmel, GIA’s vice presi…
RAPAPORT… Sarin Technologies Ltd. plans to offer a diamond assay service as an online subscription product that enables users to verify a polished diamond’s authenticity, geometric parameters and cut grade. Subscribers will first need to purchase the Sarin DiaScanTM S+ and pay a monthly subscription fee for the assay service based upon scope of use, with additional one-time cha…
RAPAPORT… Tourneau launched its Tourneau.com ecommerce website using MICROS-Retail Open Commerce Platform. Tourneau needed a front-end design that reflected the iconic brand while developing an innovative navigation system and browsing mode for multiple platforms. To further build client relationships, the shopper can now schedule service appointments online or have a timepiece deliv…
Press Release: OGI Systems Ltd., the leading global company for technological solutions for the diamonds industry, launched SymCut – a new Round Brilliants Symmetry and Recut software. This is an innovative solution for the measurement and repair of Round Brilliant diamonds in a friendly and simple way like one only OGI Systems can develop.
The SymCut software automatically identifies …
RAPAPORT… Mikimoto’s new mobile website was redesigned to drive additional in-store sales, increase its conversion rate online, expand technical features and conveying its timeless brand image in a sophisticated environment. Mobext led the site design and Unbound Commerce implemented the features while integrating the site with Mikimoto’s e-commerce operations.
The mobile site feat…
