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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.

'THE ICONICS' EXQUISITE HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION FROM BEAUVINCE JEWELLERY

To mark the holiday season, Beauvince has come out with a collection that features the radiant beauty of yellow and white diamonds alongside vibrant emeralds and rubies. Aptly named The Iconics, the collection is all set to live up to its name

JJS-IJ Design Awards 2023 20 winners announced in a grand ceremony

The JJS-IJ Design Awards is an annual ritual, with the Who's Who of the jewellery industry converging in Jaipur to attend the prestigious event. This year, as many as 20 winners won much-coveted awards in various categories

Sarine Tech announces initial delivery of Sarine Auto Scan Plus

Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE)-listed Sarine Technologies Ltd, a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement, grading and trading of diamonds and gems, has announced growing demand from rough miners and wholesalers, and the initial delivery of the highly efficient and productive rough diamond parcels registration system, Sarine AutoScan™ Plus, serving as the gateway to the Sarine Diamond Journey™ traceability programme.

THE HITS & MISSES OF THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY IN 2023

The going has been tough for the diamond industry in 2023 prices plunged by 20%, demand slowed down, roughs became difficult to source, consumer preferences veered away from the world's most loved stone, and there was an overall atmosphere of uncertainty. And yet, the industry stood its ground, finding ways and means to cope with the challenges. Here's an overview of the diamond industry in the year gone by

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.

McKinsey & BoF THE STATE OF FASHION 2024

Looking toward 2024, the most prominent sentiment among fashion industry leaders is uncertainty, reflecting the prospect of subdued economic growth, persistent inflation, and weak consumer confidence. Against this backdrop, businesses will be challenged to identify pockets of value and unlock new drivers of performance

DIAMOND PRICE VOLATILITY REPORT: UNPACKING 2023 TRENDS

The global diamond industry lost some of its sheen in 2023, with geo-political conflicts, falling demand, compromised supply of roughs, rising inflation and interest rates, environmental concerns, the onward march of synthetic diamonds, and so forth, creating road bumps

JJS 2023 JJS 2023 was all about increased footfalls, commerce and optimism

The 21st edition of JJS was held from December 22 to December 25, 2023, at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre. Focussing on both the B2B and B2C segments, the show was a great success -- more than one thousand retailers participated in it with great enthusiasm, and over 50,000 visitors marked their attendance

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.

Surge in Rough Diamond Imports Persists Despite Supply Freeze in India

Despite a temporary halt in imports to address inventory concerns, India experienced a surge in rough diamond imports during October.

Surat Diamond Bourse A NEW BEACON IN THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY

The SDB, spread over 35.5 acres of land, with nine towers and 4,500 offices is set to generate 1.5 lakh jobs and help achieve the Government's export targets for the gem and jewellery sector

FACE OF THE MONTH

Avneet Kaur made her Bollywood debut with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Tiku Weds Sheru. The actress, who has done TV before, met Nawaz for the first time during the script reading stage.

TRANSCENDENTAL OEUVRES

Cross-pollinating the conceptual with the tangible, Kolkata Queer Arts Month invites artists and visitors to look at queerness anew

STRAIGHT-TALKING

Designer Namrata Joshipura elaborates on how landscape and environment influence her 'first principle aesthetics’

TAILOR-MADE TO PERFECTION

Seldom do stories of women like Bhanu Athatya break cover..A new exhibition is finally shedding light on the Oscar-winning costume designer’s brilliance

ADD TO following

Industry veterans have spoken. Presenting the new wave of visionaries across fashion, art, music, hospitality and film who, at the crucible of creativity, promise to pull bigger audiences and patrons in 2024

SKIN'S SHIELD

As the air quality plummets, here's how to navigate the intense pollution wave for your skin's well-being

MAKING OF THE MODERN HEIRLOOM

At the debut showcase of Sabyasachi Fine Jewellery, Sabyasachi Mukherjee talks to Grazia about his relationship with jewellery and how all creative roads lead to Calcutta

From The Shores Of Mali

Grammy-nominated musician Fatoumata Diawara’s debut performance in India is slated for this month at Lollapalooza, and here’s what is on her mind

People who stop drinking alcohol lower their colorectal and breast cancer risk

Accumulating evidence shows that people who cut out alcohol can reduce their risk of developing certain cancers, such as colon, breast, and esophageal cancer. JP Danko/Stocksy

INTERVIEW WITH ALANKRITA SAHAI

Alankrita Sahai, a supermodel-turned-actor and the first Indian to win 7 International titles for her home country. In 2018, she made her acting debut with the Netflix romantic comedy film called Love per Square Foot.

PERFECT WOMAN

\"My Parents, Dr Ashok Chopra & Dr Madhu Chopra Are My Role Models\" ... - Prerna Chodankar

Beautiful Synergies

The intersection of fashion and art has had quite a year. From hyperregional art forms to global art movements, six designers paint a vivid picture of their most compelling collaborations and inspirations

CRAFTING A NEW REALM

Couturier Payal Singhal has been dressing the modern Indian woman for 25 years, and here’s how she put in the work to make it happen

WORK OF ART

Painter-turned-make-up artist Laura Mercier on launching her namesake brand in India

ALL EYES ON KHUSHI KAPOOR

She might just be getting started with her career, but Khushi Kapoor is in it for the long haul

PRESERVING HERITAGE

Sangeeta Kilachand is committed to reviving generational crafts

TEAM PICKS

Team Grazia shares their all time favourite hair serums to keep on your radar

LIMITED EDT LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER STORE IN INDIA, REDEFINING DELHI'S IN-STORE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE!

Founded in 2003 by Mandeep Chopra, Limited Edt has been the pioneer and a mainstay in Singapore's streetwear scene for over 20 years, and now India can witness the retailer's wide array of footwear and apparel options. Other than carrying top of the line sneaker releases, Limited Edt is also responsible for some of the best sneaker collaborations in the region, such as the ongoing Monsoon Patrol project with ASICS Sportstyle, the Urban Islander series with New Balance, and a three-part adidas Originals pack that celebrates the store's Singapore heritage. Now, sneakerheads of New Delhi and beyond can be part of Limited Edt's groundbreaking footwear journey.