CATEGORIES

Botswana Seeks Bigger Share from De Beers

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, is threatening to walk away from a diamond mining deal with industry giant De Beers unless the firm offers better terms.

Petra Diamonds H1 Revenues -20% To $212.1 Million

Petra Diamonds' revenue for the six months that ended 31st December 2022 (H1 FY 2023) dropped 20% to $212.1 million, comprising revenue from rough diamond sales of $210.7 million (-20% y-o-y) and additional revenue from profit share agreements of $1.4 million.

WJA Announces Newly Elected 2023 International Board Members

Seven newcomers have been elected to serve on the WJA Board in 2023.

Vidyamandir Trust Palanpur Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The 75th Anniversary celebrations of the Vidyamandir Trust Palanpur, held at Palanpur on January 7th and 8th 2023, were addressed by a number of luminaries from different fields, including Shri Gautam Adani, Chairman and Founder of the Adani Group, and now, Asia's richest person, and attended by a huge number of alumni as well as donors and well-wishers from across the world.

2023 Jewellery Trend Forecast - What's It Going To Be?

Designers and jewellers across the world are going all out to showcase their creative expressions, and, in the process, are shaping up some fabulous trends that will rule in 2023

Kisna Diamond hosts 7th Edition of its Marathon

Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. arranged the 7th edition of the Kisna Diamond Marathon at Bharat Diamond Bourse on December 11, 2022.

Kisna From HK Group Unveils First Franchise Store in Hisar

Kisna, from Hari Krishna Group, has entered North India with the launch of its first franchise store at Hisar.

PhotoScribe Secures Patent for Diamond Identification

PhotoScribe Technologies has secured a patent to ensure the proper identification of a diamond, combating forgery in the gem and jewellery industry with a security mark.

GIA Observes Unusual Colour Change In Sapphires

During routine colour stability testing of pink sapphires, GIA experts observed an unusual gain of orange or yellow coloration to a padparadscha-like colour, or even to pure orange.

IIGJ Holds Convocation

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Mumbai, held its convocation ceremony for the 15th batch of graduates of the 3-year B.A. in Gems & Jewellery programme offered in collaboration with Mewar University.

GJEPC Announces The Artisan Awards 2023 Theme - Indiamoderne

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council or GJEPC announced the launch of the 6th edition of The Artisan Awards, the country's premier jewellery design competition.

PGI: India's Q3 Platinum Report

Huw Daniel, CEO of PGI, said, \"PGI's mission to boost the desirability of platinum and drive sales for our partners is succeeding, despite the economic challenges of 2022, and the two pandemic-affected years preceding it.

IDCA Hosts Trade Symposium In NY *** 10

The Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association, or IDCA, the New Yorkbased premier association of jewellers, diamantaires and coloured stone dealers, hosted the historic Jewelry Industry Symposium' on November 19, 2022, at the Consulate of India, New York. Jamie Singleton, Group President & CCO, Signet Jewelers was the keynote speaker at the event. The event was well attended by city, state and India government officials and industry veterans.

FABERGE LAUNCHES HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION INSPIRED BY GAME OF THRONES

Faberge is immortalizing the very popular television series, Game of Thrones, in a collection of high jewellery creations that are being hailed as perfect heirlooms for collectors wanting to acquire memorabilia capturing the spirit of the hugely successful show.

FEI LIU A STROKE OF BRILLIANCE

Asian designer Fei Liu creates magic at his workshop in Birmingham, UK. A rare talent, Liu combines his love for gemstones and Eastern heritage, and creates collector's pieces that stand the test of time. In a conversation with Vijetha Rangabashyam, he talks about his creative journey, his process, why he loves gemstones so much, and more

GemGenève 5th Edition of GemGenève A Big Success!

The fifth edition of GemGenève was a big hit, with all participants, including collectors, dealers, buyers, sellers and visitors, giving it a thumbs up

IIJS Signature 2023 takes off on a grand note, special focus on LGDS

The five-day trade event saw the participation of a record number of visitors, with 10,000 domestic and 600 global companies participating in the show. As many as 1,300 exhibitors put up 2,400 stalls, and there was a special section for Lab-Grown Diamonds

Jaipur Jewellery Show Carrying Forward the 20-Year Legacy

The much-awaited Jaipur Jewellery Show had new attractions this year, and a great ambience and quality buyers from across India

Jewellery NFTS - BIG JEWELLERY BRANDS ENTER THE METAVERSE

The metaverse, NFTS and Web3 have opened up previously unthinkable opportunities for artists. With time, luxury jewellery brands have come to realize that this new technology holds great value for them

THE YEAR THAT WAS... AND THE YEAR THAT WILL BE

Moving away from the instability and chaos of 2022, the diamond industry looks forward to a more stable and less volatile 2023

India And Denmark Sign MoU

In March 2023, Museum Kolding and the National Museum in New Delhi will open a joint exhibition, \"Silver treasures from Denmark and India

ASSOCIATIONS & TRADE BODIES

Revenue Department Simplifies Jewellery E-Commerce By Post: GJEPC

ASSOCIATIONS & TRADE BODIES

The 17th India Global E-Connect With Mexico Reveals Growth Potential

Surat Exchange To Launch In Spring 2023

Construction of the Indian diamond industry's newest exchange, the Surat Diamond Bourse, better known as SDB, is complete.

Newfield Enters Sales Agreement

Newfield Enters Sales Agreement With DelGatto Diamond Finance Fund

ROUGH & MINING

Mined Diamonds Cannibalised By LGDs, Says Research Report

A DIAMOND IS FOREVER..The story of diamonds - Evolution and marketing over time

Diamonds have been around for millennia - they have been desired and coveted, and seen as objects of immense, indescribable value. The story of diamonds, and their mining and marketing, right from the time when they were first found in India, to the discovery of diamond mines in Africa, Australia and northern Canada, is fascinating and mesmerizing

The Evolution Of Engagement Rings Ringing It Over The Years

Getting hitched means getting a diamond ring -- and it has been so for many, many years. Here's a compilation of how the design and style of engagement rings (read diamond-studded baubles!) has changed over time

What's Hot This Festive Season?

This festive season, several trends have been ruling in the diamond jewellery market - rising demand, in spite of high prices, insistence on ethically sourced, certified diamonds, and the growing popularity of diamond jewellery in combination with colour gemstones are some of them, finds out Suneeta Kaul

All The Reasons Why Macle Diamonds Are Gaining Popularity

Macles are making their entry into fashion and fine jewellery, and seem to be catching the fancy of more and more discerning customers. Though not easy to work with, they tend to stand out on the basis of their understated elegance and sophistication. We bring to you all the reasons why they are gaining popularity