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BOLD COLOUR GEMSTONES

Timeless and audacious, these vibrant gemstones - sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and more - make bold statements in luxury and artistry. Perfect for those seeking vibrant alternatives to minimalistic diamonds, these jewels bring opulent colour to the forefront of high jewellery.

CHAUMET'S EN SCENE COLLECTION IS ALL ABOUT MUSIC, DANCE AND MAGIC

Chaumet's latest high jewellery collection, En Scene, is imbued with harmony and a sense of movement, encompassing elements of music, dance, and magic -- each piece tells a story, be it through the rhythm of gemstones in Setting the Tempo, the movement of stones in Leading the Dance, or the magical illusions in As If by Magic

Charting a New Course for the Diamond Industry Amid Global Shifts

The inaugural BDB Leadership Series examined India's rise as a diamond industry powerhouse, the significance of sustainability, and the future of consumer trends such as quiet luxury, setting a tone of optimism amid challenges

Couture India 2024 A Grand Celebration of Luxury and Innovation

Couture India 2024 dazzled with its celebration of heritage and innovation, bringing together top-tier jewellery brands, emerging designers, and retailers for a showcase of luxury, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2024 Optimism and Resilience in a Changing Market

With Indian buyers taking centre stage, Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2024 showcased India's growing influence in the diamond industry. The event demonstrated the resilience of the diamond industry, with De Beers expressing optimism about the recovery of natural diamonds

G7 APPROACH TO DIAMOND TRACEABILITY HAS CONCEPTUAL DEFICIENCIES: DR MZEE FULA-NGENGE

African diamond-producing nations are increasingly seeking their place in the sun, and are no longer shying away from demanding their rightful share of the revenues generated from diamond extraction. Dr M'zee Fula Ngenge, Chairman, African Diamond Council, talks to Suneeta Kaul about the most pressing issues pertaining to the African diamond industry the less than effective role of local diamond trade administrators, the G7's approach to traceability, the role of technology in improving the functioning of the continent's diamond industry, the limitations of the Kimberly Process, and more

CUSTOMIZATION AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE SURGE IN LGDS

Lab-Grown Diamonds are reshaping luxury, offering personalization possibilities through cutting-edge technology; the shift to customization is being led largely by millennials and Gen Z, who value innovation more than tradition

THE RISE OF DUBAI AS A DIAMOND TRADING HUB: IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL TRADE, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA

Over the past few years, Dubai has rapidly become one of the world's leading diamond trading hubs. Leveraging its strategic location, state-of-the-art infrastructure, pro-business taxation policies and global connectivity, the city now rivals traditional centres such as Antwerp and Mumbai, attracting major players from across the globe. Suneeta Kaul takes an in-depth look at the city's emergence as a diamond trading powerhouse, and the implications this has for India

E-COMMERCE IN DIAMOND JEWELLERY GAINING GROUND

E-commerce is steadily finding its way into the function of diamond jewellery retail the world over, in spite of several challenges and obstacles. Retailers are taking steps to overcome the critical challenges of trust and personal connections that are easier to establish in a brick-and-mortar world, and are seeking to establish these factors in a digital scenario

INDIA TAKES CENTRE STAGE As China's Demand Ebbs, India Rises as the New Diamond Powerhouse

India is establishing itself as a global diamond powerhouse, thanks to its burgeoning middle class, a rising disposable income, unmatched craftsmanship, skilled labour force, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations. Anjana Vaswani takes an in-depth look at these factors that collectively position the country to mark its dominance in the diamond industry

GJEPC's IIJS Tritiya: A Grand Showcase of Indian Jewellery Excellence

The latest edition of IIJS Tritiya surpassed its predecessor in scale and sophistication, boasting a staggering 900 exhibitors and 1,900 stalls spread across 40,000 square meters. Serving as an expansive marketplace, it facilitated crucial connections and collaborations for industry players, drawing over 15,000 pre-registered visitors from 500 cities in India and 60 countries, which emphasizes its global importance.

Venus Jewel ETHICAL SOURCING, RESPONSIBLE MANUFACTURING AT THE CORE OF VENUS JEWEL

Venus Jewel began its journey with a vision to revolutionize the industry, and took the bold step of becoming the first to specialize in premium size natural diamond manufacturing in India. This pioneering approach has allowed the company to differentiate itself from competitors, and cater to a unique market segment

GemGenève BUDDING DESIGNERS TO WATCH OUT FOR AT GEMGENEVE

Visitors to GemGenève's forthcoming edition, between May 9 and May 12, 2024, at Palexpo Hall 1, should not miss the amazing space known as the Designer Village. Bringing together rising stars of the gem and jewellery industry, the Village offers an uplifting overview of some of the most promising talents

Russian Diamond Imports ROUGH DIAMOND IMPORT DOWN BY 8% OWING TO G7-EU BAN: GJEPC

The phased ban on the import of Russian diamonds imposed by the G7 nations and the EU has thrown the global industry out of gear - India is particularly concerned as the livelihood of millions of people might be impacted. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, talks to Suneeta Kaul about the steps that are being taken to address the challenges and mitigate the situation

THE NEW JEWEL IN TOWN: LAB-GROWN DIAMOND JEWELLERY TAKES CENTRE STAGE

Lab-grown diamond jewellery is not a fad. While many Indian retailers choose to be circumspect about jewellery laden with labgrown diamonds, which are chemically, optically and physically identical to natural diamonds, there is most definitely a revolution happening in this space, driven by demand backed by sheer affordability

Guinness World Records Recognizes Largest Tanzanite Sculpture

On March 9, 2024, a momentous occasion took place at the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals in Hillsboro, Oregon, marking a historic milestone in the world of gemstones.

Signet Jewelers Reports 6.3% Decline in Q4

Signet Jewelers reported a 6.3% decline in total sales to $2.5 billion during the quarter that ended February 3, 2024. Same-store sales were down 9.6%, compared to the previous year.

GIA Opens New Lab in Dubai

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) opened a new, state-of-the-art diamond grading laboratory, GIA Laboratory DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) in Dubai on February 19, 2024.

WFDB Concludes Annual Presidents' Meeting in Shanghai

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded its annual Presidents’ Meeting for 2024, held in Shanghai, China.

GJEPC Presents 50th India Gem & Jewellery Awards to Export Leaders

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the coveted 50th India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA, to exporters.

WDC Fixes Sept 21 as Deadline for Revised System of Warranties

The World Diamond Council’s revised System of Warranties is set to reach its first critical deadline on September 21, 2024.

Gemfields Profit Falls 86% on Cancelled Auction

Colour gemstones miner Gemfields has reported an 86% drop in pre-tax profit for 2023, due partly to the cancellation of a high-quality emerald auction in November, a lower number of carats sold and a write-down in its platinum group metals investments.

Okavango Diamond Company Joins NDC as Newest Member

NDC has welcomed its newest member, the Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), into its fold. This government-owned entity, focused on marketing rough natural diamonds, joined the ranks of industry leaders such as De Beers and other responsible mining enterprises.

Stargems Group Acquires the Koffiefontein Diamond Mine in South Africa

Stargems Group, based in Dubai, has acquired the Koffiefontein diamond mine in South Africa from Petra Diamonds, marking its third such acquisition in the country.

Lucara Diamond Corp. Discovers Large Diamonds at Karowe Mine in Botswana

Lucara Diamond Corp. recently announced the discovery of several significant rough diamonds from its latest production cycle at the Karowe mine in Botswana, with the largest standout weighing an impressive 320 carats.

Top Jewellery Trends You Can Anticipate This Year

Jewellery trends are not hard and fast - nor do they last for an appreciable period of time. But even so, there are some fads that become popular and show up in online searches as well as actual purchases. Here we take a look at the kind of jewellery that will be popular in the year 2024

PM inaugurates Mega Common Facility Centre at SEEPZ

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated (virtually) the commencement of the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facilitation Centre (CFC) in Mumbai’s SEEPZ Special Economic Zone, reiterating the Government’s support to the gem and jewellery sector. CFC is a flagship initiative promoted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India, and the SEEPZ SEZ authority to drive exports.

Fabergé Celebrates 'The Year of the Dragon' with Game of Thrones-Inspired High Jewellery Collection

Fabergé, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, celebrated the Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon, with a dazzling high jewellery collection, ‘Chapter One: Dragon’, inspired by the HBO series Game of Thrones. Continuing its collaboration with WBDGCP, the Fabergé x Game of Thrones High Jewellery collection has been developed in partnership with Michele Clapton, the Emmy® and BAFTA® winning Costume Designer for Game of Thrones. These high jewellery creations are pieces of history in the making, set to delight fans, fusing Fabergé’s artistic ingenuity with the fantastical world of one of the most popular television shows.

Rio Tinto Dazzles in Europe with its Finest Pink, Red and Yellow Diamonds

Rio Tinto’s inaugural Beyond Rare Tender collection of rare pink, red, and yellow diamonds was showcased to an exclusive group of international connoisseurs, collectors, and luxury jewellers in Geneva and Antwerp.

Christie's Asia Luxury Sales Record $277 mn in 2023

In 2023, Christie’s Asia luxury sales reached a running total of US$277 million.