Industry

Imports of gold and other precious metals will attract 3% IGST, payable by the importing bank /nominated agency, the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) has clarified in its latest set of FAQs...

Millennial women in the US have a distinct preference for luxury goods that are authentic, unique and not mass-produced, reveals a study conducted by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA), with 94% of the highest...

New York--A federal judge has ordered Costco to pay Tiffany & Co. $11.1 million in damages plus, interest, in addition to the $8.25 million a jury awarded Tiffany last year in its trademark infringement...

The 14th edition of the India International Gold Convention 2017 (IIGC), which was held in Goa from August 11-13, 2017, discussed the proposed comprehensive gold policy that is under consideration by the government, among...

Patrick Evans has been appointed as the new CEO of Dominion Diamonds and will assume office once the formal acquisition of the Company by The Washington Companies is completed, according to media reports. Evans, who...

In recognition of its commendable efforts towards corporate social responsibility and sustainability, Signet Jewelers has been named on the 2017   FTSE4Good US and Global Indices. It thus joins a group of select publicly traded...

In an ever-widening sea of brands specializing in “daily” fine jewelry, designer Katey Brunini stands out as a creator who consistently pursues the extraordinary. The founder of Southern California–based K. Brunini Jewels designs bold, intricate pieces—from a deep bench of...

The AGTA Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards is already the most important and prestigious colored gemstone competition in the world. According to Douglas K. Hucker, CEO of the American Gem Trade Association, which sponsors...

Pallinghurst Resources has announced that having completed the de-listing of Gemfields and converting it into an unlisted subsidiary, it has appointed Sean Gilbertson as the new CEO, restructured the Board and management responsibilities and...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Froeschle, senior sales director for Stuller and former Stuller Interiors executive, recently for an article about how small jewelry retailers can maintain their competitive edge in the face of increasing...