ICA Congress 2007
Million-Dollar Backgammon Set Studded with Black, White and Fancy Colored Diamonds Among Items to be Offered At Tzoffey’s “Magnificent Jewels Auction” on May 9 in Dubai
Other auction items include a rare 14.14 carat, non-heat treated ruby
and a 23.23 carat tsavorite from Africa
March 28th, 2007
A unique Burmese ruby, a stunning tsavorite from Africa and a diamond-studded backgammon set are just some of the most exquisite items to be put up for sale at the “Magnificent Jewels Auction” sponsored by Tzoffey’s 1818 Auction House, an international auction house specializing in unique diamonds, rare gemstones and one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. The auction will be held on May 9 at the upcoming International Colored Stone Association (ICA) Congress in Dubai.
 The ICA Congress will bring together leading gemstone industry figures from more than 42 countries, creating a one-of-a-kind market for the most desirable items in the trade, says Avner Sofiov, Tzoffey’s owner and president. “This is a unique gathering of the most important leaders in the world of gemstones, in the exciting, rising venue of Dubai,” he says. “We couldn’t have chosen a better location to hold our 19th international auction.”
Important gemstones to be offered at the auction include a cushion-shaped, unheated ruby from Burma and a 23.23 carat tsavorite known as the “Green King of Africa.” This should create some interesting competition, says Sofiov: “We bring superior and rare diamonds, emeralds and sapphires to the auction world. The fight for these hard-to-find gemstones is expected to be fierce.”
 But it is the full backgammon set, boldly decorated with black, white and fancy colored diamonds, that should turn this auction into a one-of-a-kind occasion – where those that appreciate beauty and uniqueness will see pieces they won’t find anywhere else. Auction items will be available for viewing throughout the week at the Congress venue, the Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites, located in Dubai’s business district.
The 12th bi-annual ICA Congress will be held in Dubai from May 5-9, 2007. The first Congress held in the region, the gathering will focus on the Gulf’s business opportunities for the worldwide gemstone, diamond and jewelry industries.
Tzoffey's 1818, with its slogan "Action in Auction,” has long been an international brand in the auction world, primarily targeting the diamond community, high-end jewelry producers and gem and diamond collectors worldwide. Today, its slogan is also used as a tool to help promote the Gulf as a new and appealing market. The coming Basel Fair will serve as a platform to promote the cooperation between Tzoffey’s 1818, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) and the International Colored Stone Association.
Photos available on request.
For more information contact
Barbara Lipatapanlop
Executive Director
International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA)
19 W. 21st St, Suite 705
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 1-212-620-0900
Fax: 1-212-352-9054
ica@gemstone.org
www.gemstone.org
The International Colored Gemstone Association, headquartered in New York City and operating an additional "GemBureau" in Idar-Oberstein, is the nonprofit trade association that represents the international colored gemstone industry, an extremely important and influential segment of the jewelry business. ICA has over 500 members in 46 countries worldwide.
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