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Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Pvt Ltd A Shining success Story

Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Pvt Ltd began under the visionary leadership and able guidance of Vinod Jain, since then the company is growing by leaps and bounds and today is one of the frontrunners in the industry

How renowned jewellers are designing in a pandemic-stricken world? Designing in the Era of Conservative Spending, Minimalism & Sustainability

From concentrating on the functional aspects of jewellery, reducing the cost while retaining its perceived value to sending out messages of hope, love and happiness through their pieces, making efforts to be fully sustainable and digitizing themselves, world-renowned jewellery designers speak with Vijetha Rangabashyam about designing in the era of a pandemic

Elsa Peretti There will never be another Elsa

Brazen, headstrong and futuristic, Elsa Peretti is a cultural icon. Making simple, ordinary symbols and patterns extraordinary, into something of a cult, was Peretti’s modus operandi. Much like many designers, her approach to design was not built on the rarity or preciousness of raw materials, but on the intrinsic, raw beauty of art and its veritable faculties says Vijetha Rangabashyam

Melissa Kaye Fine Jewelry Of Hope & Happiness

Melissa Kaye’s jewels are edgy, intelligent, fun and timeless, just like the women they are made for, observes Vijetha Rangabashyam

Lucapa sells Mothae rough for $5.6 Million and finds 113ct diamond

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited announced a lockdown in Jan 2021 due to a spurt in COVID-19 cases the Lesotho Government had imposed a 14-day nationwide lockdown.

Lab-grown diamond jewellery: Are Indian Retailers Ready to Stock Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery?

BDB, Mumbai has plans to reverse its earlier ruling on trading of lab grown diamonds and is considering allowing trading of lab grown diamonds alongside naturally sourced diamonds. This move begets a primary question; is the Indian consumer ready to pay for lab grown diamond jewellery? Retailers and producers of lab grown diamonds share their thoughts with R Sugandha

Israel Diamond Exchange elects Boaz Moldawsky as president

Moldawsky, 54, a second-generation diamantaire, whose family was among the founders of the Israeli diamond industry, is the joint CEO of the Moldawsky Group.

Natural Diamond Council reports on the desirability of diamonds among millennial and Gen-Z consumers

Natural Diamond Council conducted broad diamond desirability research through 360 Market Reach in the final quarter of 2020 among 5,000 respondents between the ages of 18 – 39.

Dominion closes Ekati sale to Arctic

Canada-based miner Dominion Diamond Mines ULC has completed the previously announced sale of the Ekati diamond mine and associated assets to Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd., a company formed and owned by funds and accounts managed by DDJ Capital Management, Brigade Capital Management, LP and Western Asset Management Company, LLC.

Truly inspired

Forevermark Spring Summer Trend Report 2021

HOW CAN THE DIAMOND TRADE SPEAK BETTER TO A STRONG, INDEPENDENT FEMALE SHOPPER?

Promoting Diamond Jewellery Amidst Independent Female Shoppers

Jewels from Paris Haute Couture Week 2021 Jewels for Keeps

High jewellery houses from Place Vendome have pulled all stops to create pieces that are simply works of art

Amethyst

Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral species quartz. Admired for millennia, amethyst has a colourful lore: It was once thought to prevent drunkenness, keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted in battle and business affairs, and calm lovers overrun by passion.

Piaget Wings of Light - Tropical Utopia

Piaget’s latest high jewellery collection transports you to a lush tropical jungle, with a magnificent adventure, of vivid colours, wild plants and majestic birds says Vijetha Rangabashyam

Vintage with a Twist

Sorellina is a brand that is a melange of beauty and brains. The eloquent designs comes from Nicole Carosella’s mind that has no boundaries when it comes to creativity and the art of understanding the pulse of the audience has been mastered by sister Kim who handles the business side of things

The Way Forward for the Diamond Industry - Now or Never: Changes the Diamond Industry MUST Implement

As the sentiment is marginally improving with a slight increase in demand, now is the time the Indian diamond industry should try and implement a few important changes, from mines to market says R Sugandha

Of Trust & Authenticity

Having built its brand on trust, quality and authenticity, Anita Diamonds has emerged as as this shining beacon of a company in the last decade

Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India - Securing Public Trust in Gems & Jewellery

As the new Managing Director of GIA India, Sriram Natarajan talks about taking over the reins at a challenging time, education and creating awareness in the time of the pandemic, GIA’s new and improved Melee Analysis, the future of AI in diamond grading and more

Diamonds that Make India Proud

India is home to the world’s best cut and polished diamonds. The diamond industry in India has a proud history. Adding glory to it is A Anildiajewels. This Surat-based diamond manufacturer has an equally shining story

9th Forevermark Forum - Forevermark Breaks Boundaries

Themed ‘Meaningful Tomorrows’, the recent Forevermark Forum 2020 witnessed a fine blend of fresh ideas and new opportunities

Ban On Rough Diamonds - To Import Or To Not Import…

The dilemma whether to import rough diamonds or not had baffled analysts initially when the ban was suggested and today, nearly two months later and after further extension of the ban on imports of roughs the diamond industry in India unanimously supports it, says R Sugandha

There is nothing else in the world that connects emotions, memories and moments like diamonds

David Kellie, CEO, Natural Diamond Council (DPA), talks about the reason and timeliness behind the new rebranding strategy, why diamonds will be relevant in connecting people in the near and long-term future, potential plans for the Indian market and more

Selim Mouzannar - Bearer of Legacy

Embracing the legacy left behind by his forefathers while ensuring that doesn’t stifle his creative process, Beirut-based jewellery designer Selim Mouzannar has a one-of-a-kind personality and his jewellery is just a reflection of that

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