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PRODUZIONE DI GIOIELLI IN ROMANIA
(ICE) – ROMA, 19 FEB – Secondo i dati Eurostat la produzione di gioielli in Romania ha subito un lieve calo nel 2023 rispetto al 2022. Nel 2022 la produzione di gioielli in Romania è stata poco superiore a 11 mln. di euro.
Nel 2023, invece, la produzione è scesa a 10,6 mln. di euro. I dati definitivi per lo scorso anno saranno contabilizzati da Eurostat alla fine di quest’anno. Tuttavia, il mercato di gioielli in Romania registra vendite superiori a 500 mln. di euro, il che indica la differenza tra produzione e vendite è coperta dalle importazioni di prodotti venduti nel paese.
(ICE BUCAREST)
AS GOLD REMAINS FIRM, DIAMOND JEWELLERY SEES STRONG TRACTION THIS VALENTINE’S SEASON
(ICE) – ROMA, 19 FEB – Jewellers recorded up to 35% growth in demand for diamond-studded jewellery in this year’s Valentine’s Day period that started on February 4, compared with last year, according to industry estimates. Items priced in the Rs 20,000-50,000 range were especially in high demand, with the customers primarily being in the age group of 25-45 years.
“Jewellers are now using 14 karat gold in diamond-studded jewellery instead of 18 karat which has made the studded jewellery more affordable to the young couples. Reports from our member jewellers across India show that they have witnessed good sales,” said Rajesh Rokde, chairman of the All India Gen & Jewellery Domestic Council.
Diamond jewellery is preferred by young couples as the price is less compared with plain gold jewellery made of 22 karat gold. It also fulfils the aspiration of owning a diamond jewellery for many.
Items like rings, earrings and pendants witnessed good traction, said Suvankar Sen, managing director of Kolkata-based Senco Gold & Diamonds. “Also, we have witnessed that older couples too are coming to buy studded jewellery for the Valentine’s Day, which was not the case a few years ago,” he said.
Pune-based PNG Jewellers, a listed jewellery firm with 50 stores, has witnessed a similar trend during the Valentine’s period. “Apart from diamond-studded jewellery, even plain gold jewellery and colour gemstone-studded jewellery also saw traction. The footfall started increasing 10 days ahead of Valentine’s Day. Sales were up by 30% more compared to the same period last year,” said managing director Saurabh Gadgil. “Also, there are many weddings lined up in March. People also bought diamond jewellery for gifting purposes.”
Meanwhile, gold rebounded on Tuesday again to Rs 85,725 per 10 gm from Rs 84,959 Monday, as concerns about a possible global trade war and geopolitical developments fuelled demand for safe-haven assets.
“In terms of geopolitics, a group of European leaders decided during a conference in Paris on Monday that they were prepared to provide Ukraine with security assurances, but that it would be risky to reach a truce without also reaching a peace deal,” said Renisha Chainani, head of research at Augmont Gold.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com//industry/cons-products/fashion-/-cosmetics-/-jewellery/as-gold-remains-firm-diamond-jewellery-sees-strong-traction-this-valentines-season/articleshow/118366728.cms
(ICE MUMBAI)
PHU QUOC OVERTAKES SINGAPORE AS A TOP 2025 TRAVEL DESTINATION
(ICE) – ROMA, 17 FEB – CNA Luxury, from Channel NewsAsia (CNA) – a Singapore-based multinational news channel – has recently ranked Phu Quoc among the top 25 must-visit destinations for 2025, placing it alongside some of the world’s most renowned travel paradises.
In its list of “25 Places to Visit in 2025”, CNA ranked Phu Quoc at No. 7, the only Vietnamese destination on the list and one of the few Asian locations, alongside Koh Samui (Thailand), Manila (Philippines), and Singapore. The agency emphasised 2025 as the perfect time to embrace slow travel and prioritise sustainable tourism.
The list features a mix of emerging and well-known destinations that offer fresh experiences, including Osaka (Japan), Cairo (Egypt), Greenland, and Casablanca (Morocco). To compile the rankings, CNA consulted experts and analysed cultural and lifestyle trends, along with updating details on flights, hotels, trains, and cruises to get there.
Jo Hendry Prior, co-founder of Alchemist Travel – a company specialising in luxury travel experiences, highlighted Phu Quoc’s diverse accommodation options, ranging from budget-friendly stays to high-end five-star resorts lined along the beach, making it an ideal getaway from Singapore.
In December 2024, Travel + Leisure, one of the world’s most prestigious travel magazines, noted that a three-day trip to Phu Quoc costs significantly less than a weekend in Singapore or Koh Samui (Thailand)—only one-third to one-quarter of the cost of other popular regional destinations. This affordability has fuelled Phu Quoc’s rising popularity among international travellers.
Beyond being named a top global destination, Phu Quoc also secured the number nine spot among Southeast Asia’s 10 most beautiful islands, according to The Times (UK) newspaper. Vietnam’s ‘Pearl Island’ shares the honour with tropical havens such as Koh Phra Thong (Thailand), Bali (Indonesia), and Pulau Pangkor (Malaysia). “Nowhere else in the world offers the same cultural diversity, culinary richness, and breathtaking island landscapes as Southeast Asia,” The Times noted.
Phu Quoc’s stunning natural landscapes are a key factor in its growing appeal. Particularly in the island’s southern region, travellers should not miss Bai Kem and Bai Sao, two of the world’s most beautiful beaches, known for their emerald-green waters, powdery white sand, and endless golden sunshine.
(ICE HO CHI MINH CITY)
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