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Online Jewellery Auctions - The Rich are Finding Happiness in Precious Baubles

Online auctions are all the rage with successful sales as well-to-do collectors are deriving joy out of bidding their favourite pieces from the comfort of their homes says Vijetha Rangabashyam

Hong Kong Market - THE VIEW FROM HONG KONG

It has been a tough road for Hong Kong, with USChina Trade War, pro-democracy protests and finally, coronavirus. But thanks to the indefatigable spirit of Hong Kongers, the city has managed to beat the virus. In the same spirit, with the support of the Government that believes in the business capability of its small and medium scale entrepreneurs, the jewellery industry will come out of this crisis says Vijetha Rangabashyam

G&J Trade Loses Momentum, Thanks to Coronavirus

Coronavirus’ Impact on the Global G&J Trade

Turkey - The Ottoman Magic

The jewellery trade in Turkey is 500 years old. Much like other jewellery centers, global economic volatility and domestic political tensions have constantly tested the strength of the jewellery industry, however, its signature craftsmanship and affordable labour has made it one of the most sought-after hubs of jewellery

Pooja Sheth of Limelight Diamonds receives ET Business Icon award

Pooja Sheth aspires to create a luxury niche in the world for lab-grown CVD diamonds from India

What Does Diamond Education Really Mean?

Ben Prior, sales executive at De Beers Group Industry Services, reflects on a busy 2019 and explores what independent retailers can do to enhance their diamond knowledge and prepare for consumer scrutiny in 2020

IJ Hosts a Successful 9th Edition of JJS- IJ Jewellers Choice Design Awards

Indian Jeweller (IJ) hosted a one-of-a-kind glittering award ceremony the “JJS-IJ Jewellers’ Choice Design Awards 2019”, this time at the convention centre in JECC

Vicenzaoro January - A Crowd Pleaser!

Jewellery’s most awaited destination, Vincenzaoro saw a spectacular success at its January edition

Spreading Knowledge & Technical Know - How

GJSCI’s India Jewellery Excellence Symposium turned out to be an excellent platform where participants gained a lot of knowledge about what’s latest in the manufacturing front

Diamond Jewellery witnesses good demand

With the wedding season coming to a close, the show floor was filled with buyers who were in serious business mode, looking to buy small ticket items in diamonds. Demand for heavy diamond jewellery is on its way out

International Diamond Week receives good response

The International Diamond Week in Israel opened to a packed exhibition hall, with over 300 international buyers from 18 countries in attendance.

Beacon of Inspiration: 60 Years of Safeguarding the Industry

As the foremost leader of logistics & security, BVC Logistics has become this industry’s safe haven. 60 years since its modest beginning, the company has grown leaps and bounds, diversifying into unchartered territories and reaping success in doing so. Here’s the journey of a company whose vision and mission have had no bounds

Women buy more Diamonds than Men

De Beers Group 2019 Diamond Insight Report shows that while society and relationships are evolving, diamonds remain the essential symbol of love

Why has India's exports hit an all time low? How Can India Get Back Up?

With the ongoing US-China Trade war, the stage was set for India to take advantage of the situation and increase its export revenues. However, official statistics tell a different story. Shrinking demand, global political unrests and a volatile economic climate has put the Indian diamond industry in a difficult spot. Sanjana Parikh speaks to some of the leading diamond and jewellery exporters in the country to decode the reasons behind the fall in export numbers

VOD Dubai 2019: VOD Dubai Reaches Far & Wide

VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show reiterated its status as the MENA region’s definitive B2B and B2C jewellery event with a hugely successful 2019 edition

Raniwala 1881 - Of Heritage, Luxury & Modernity

Raniwala 1881, known for its bespoke, carefully crafted bridal jewellery is managing to stay ahead of the curve by changing with times and understanding the aspirations and needs of the current generation.

KP Plenary: KP Plenary garners enthusiastic participation

The five day KP Plenary Meet held in New Delhi saw 55 participants from over 82 countries with India as the KP Chair.

Jewellery Arabia 2019 Where Luxury Converges

Middle East’s most premier jewellery and watch exhibition concluded in Bahrain with 561 exhibitors from 35 countries who showcased an array of stunning jewels over the course of five days.

India Gold Jewellery Summit: 3rd India Gold Jewellery Summit sheds light on interesting insights

The two day Summit held in New Delhi gave valuable insights into the gold and jewellery industry also highlighting the need for bullion banking.

Can lab-grown diamonds help the industry? - Make Hay While the “Diamond” Shines

While the tug-of-war between natural and lab-grown diamond industries is ongoing, the fact that there is a definitive market for the latter is undisputable. The growing number of natural diamond players wanting a taste of the lab-grown diamond business is evidence enough. Instead of looking at lab-grown diamonds as a threat, if the industry can view it as a just-another variant that can be sold to a different target audience, may be this industry could strike gold, says Vijetha Rangabashyam.

Bharat Diamond Week: Bharat Diamond Week brings Positivity

An exclusive B2B event for the cut and polished diamond industry, Bharat Diamond Week hosted buyers from 40 countries with an aim to provide an impetus to the mid and small scale diamantaires

GOING LIVE

Adding another feather to its cap, the KGK Group introduces an online diamond trading platform, KGK Live

SHINING LEGACY

With almost 40 years of experience in the trade, Ratnakala Exports Pvt Ltd has garnered trust and respect amongst its patrons

THE GROWING NETWORK OF ASIAN JEWELLERS IN LONDON

Indians comprise of about 1.4 million people in the United Kingdom making them the single largest visible ethnic minority population in the country. British Pakistanis are number two with a population of 1.17 million. With a population of half a million, Bangladeshis are also not too far behind. There are close to 700 jewellers in the UK and London alone has 150 jewellers of Asian origin that cater to the needs of the Asian population. Asians the world over are known for their entrepreneurial skills and business acumen and Anil Prabhakar during his recent visit to the UK, studied the Asian diaspora within the jewellery community

QUALITY BUYERS AT HK SEPTEMBER FAIR

While local political protests and ongoing U.S. China trade war were posing a threat to the sustenance of the fair, it has definitely given a boost and uplifted the sentiment of the local trade, as the gemstone section was seen buzzing with activity

4TH EDITION OF COUTURE INDIA DAZZLES IN NEW DELHI

Featuring 60 top jewellery manufacturers across the country, with new additions like Retail Innovation & a glamorous fashion show ‘Beyond Brilliance’, COUTURE India drew 100 + hosted buyers from around India and 800 jewellers in and around Delhi over a course of three days

Diamonds Are For Millennials

Consumer ecology keeps changing and one can’t always look in the past for solutions to the present problems.

Luxe Factor

The debut edition of Couture India 2016 in New Delhi received magnificent response from gems and jewellery fraternity. The business boutique show received over 2000 trade visitors in 3 days.

Innovation and Promotion is Key to Future

Ahead of IIJS 2016, the gems and jewellery fraternity was caught up in a turmoil owing to strike, policy hurdles and, slow market conditions, etc. However, the 33rd edition of the show has triggered a lot of positive sentiments.

Glowing Success @BGJF

The 58th edition of Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair witnessed an overwhelming response of the sales and the visitors.