Industry

Kalyan Jewellers has introduced a transformative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, “Crafting Futures,” aimed at uplifting jewellery artisans and preserving traditional craftsmanship. With an initial investment of ₹3 crore, the company is committed to...

Botswana and De Beers have officially signed a long-awaited diamond sales agreement, months after the initial deadline for renewal in June 2023. Botswana’s newly elected president, Duma Boko, confirmed that the deal was finalized on...

Susan M. Jacques, the dynamic leader at the helm of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) since 2014, has announced her retirement, effective at the end of 2025. Jacques leaves behind an indelible legacy...

Swarovski, the iconic Austrian brand renowned for its premium crystal glass creations, is intensifying its focus on India’s burgeoning lab-grown market. The company plans to open up to 10 new stores across the country...

Gemfields Group Limited has shared the results of its most recent mixed-quality rough ruby auction, which took place from November 25 to December 11, 2024. The event generated $46.2 million in revenue, with 97 of...

The leadership of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) extended a warm welcome to Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), along with Smt...

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) announced the honourees for its 2025 Diamonds Do Good Awards, celebrating influential leaders whose business practices embody a commitment to positive social impact, industry innovation and community empowerment. This year’s...

Bonhams presents the New York Jewels sale on December 9, 2024. The 195-lot collection of jewelry features an impressive range of diamonds, colored diamonds and vibrant gemstones from emeralds, sapphires and rubies set in...

The GIA Board of Governors (Front row from left to right): Samantha Ravich, Ph.D., Dave Bindra, Susan Jacques, Lisa Locklear (Board Chair), Stephen Kahler (Vice Chair), Barbara Dutrow, Ph.D., Russell Mehta. (Back row from...

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has revised wastage norms and Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) for jewellery , effective from 1st January 2025. DGFT had reduced the wastage norms drastically across all jewellery...