﻿{"id":898,"date":"2011-10-17T16:17:00","date_gmt":"2011-10-17T16:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/?guid=66fd60785456425ca07f97017e56fd0c"},"modified":"2011-10-17T16:17:00","modified_gmt":"2011-10-17T16:17:00","slug":"gemfields-opens-office-to-supply-the-uk-us-and-european-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/2011\/10\/17\/gemfields-opens-office-to-supply-the-uk-us-and-european-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Gemfields Opens Office to Supply the UK, US and European Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HaOItxXV7h8\/TppZ4HGGTuI\/AAAAAAAAMKk\/zdTcJGItnS0\/s1600\/gemfields.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HaOItxXV7h8\/TppZ4HGGTuI\/AAAAAAAAMKk\/zdTcJGItnS0\/s1600\/gemfields.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv1249204483MsoNormal\" id=\"yui_3_2_0_1_13187236219108544\" style=\"display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"yui_3_2_0_1_13187236219108543\" style=\"font-family: serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 19px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gemfields.co.uk\/\">Gemfields Plc<\/a> has opened a trading office in London, which will source and supply cut and polished Zambian emeralds to the UK, US and European markets. Each emerald will be sourced directly from our distribution partners, each of who have successfully bid and acquired lots at our rough auctions, therefore guaranteeing a transparent route from mine to market for these fine gems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv1249204483MsoNormal\" style=\"display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv1249204483MsoNormal\" style=\"display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 19px;\">In&nbsp;<span class=\"yshortcuts\" id=\"lw_1318738187_3\">March 2011<\/span>&nbsp;Gemfields conducted comprehensive market research in the UK, US and European markets and the results showed that there is a need for additional suppliers of cut and polished Zambian emerald servicing these respective markets.&nbsp; Due to this historic lack of supply, retailers and designers have been reluctant to use Zambian emeralds in their designs and collections, as there is only limited access to fine goods and little knowledge or education on the difference between the different origins of supply.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv1249204483MsoNormal\" style=\"display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv1249204483MsoNormal\" style=\"display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 19px;\">Gemfields London trading office will thus help to ensure a consistent supply of bespoke, fine and commercial Zambian emeralds to these key markets. The trading office will be operated out of our head office in Jermyn Street and the London Diamond bourse, located at 100&nbsp;<span class=\"yshortcuts\" id=\"lw_1318738187_4\">Hatton Garden<\/span>; London\u2019s jewellery and gemstones quarter.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv1249204483MsoNormal\" style=\"display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv1249204483MsoNormal\" style=\"display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ggbKAjGGJG0\/TppafXz3ffI\/AAAAAAAAMKs\/vrcxgAkwCMI\/s1600\/gemfields.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ggbKAjGGJG0\/TppafXz3ffI\/AAAAAAAAMKs\/vrcxgAkwCMI\/s1600\/gemfields.jpg\" \/><\/a><b><u><span style=\"font-family: serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 19px;\">ABOUT <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gemfields.co.uk\/\">GEMFIELDS <\/a>EMERALDS<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Gemfields, one of the world\u2019s leading coloured gemstone producers, is positioned at the intersection of exploration, mining and marketing. The Kagem mine lies in the heart of the breathtaking Zambian landscape, a constant reminder of the miracles of our planet and a perfect fit with the beauty of its emeralds. Unsurprisingly, natural gems are at the heart of Gemfields\u2019 business, whose focus is on the consistent supply of ethically-produced emeralds and which sets new standards for fair-trade, environmental, social and safety practices in this industry. Gemfields\u2019 unique mine-to-market capabilities support the guaranteed provenance of every gem through full disclosure: the keystone of its promise to both the gemstone trade and the consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogger-post-footer\"><img width='1' height='1' src='https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/tracker\/4698837677539896356-2301182352608937287?l=dailyjewel.blogspot.com' alt='' \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gemfields Plc has opened a trading office in London, which will source and supply cut and polished Zambian emeralds to the UK, US and European markets. 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