Ernie Blom

KYC Bridge Over Troubled Water

WFDB President’s Blog - by Ernie Blom The diamond and jewellery industry is an industry spanning all continents. It covers a vast array of activities, from mining of minerals, their processing, conversion into jewellery, and...

Go Royal with Reliance Jewels’ Atulyaa collection

Festive season is all set to get a royal touch with the latest collection from Reliance Jewels. Taking inspiration from the rich and intricate architecture of palaces from the Mughal era as well as...
Lightbox Jewelry to Be Sold in Brick and Mortar Stores in Trial Run

Lightbox Jewelry to Be Sold in Brick and Mortar Stores in Trial Run

New reports are agog with the news that De Beers’ Lightbox Jewelry – which so far has been only available online on its own dedicated site and through pop-up stores – will soon be...
Jewellery & Watch announces forward-thinking sourcing scheme for 2020 event

Jewellery & Watch announces forward-thinking sourcing scheme for 2020 event

Jewellery & Watch will host a forward-thinking sourcing scheme at its 2020 event, facilitated by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). According to the NAJ, the Spring FORWARD scheme is designed to connect UK-made brands...
3rd Edition of Bharat Diamond Week Opens in Mumbai; Large Chinese Delegation at Show

3rd Edition of Bharat Diamond Week Opens in Mumbai Large Chinese Delegation at Show

The third edition of the Bharat Diamond Week (BDW), the B2B show for loose polished diamonds hosted by the Bharat Diamond Bourse, was inaugurated this morning by Chief Guest Evgeny Agureev, recently appointed Dy...
Diamond Producers Association names new CEO

Diamond Producers Association names new CEO

The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has announced that Jean-Marc Lieberherr will be stepping down from his role as chief executive officer at the end of his current contract period on December 31 2019. His replacement...
Saffronart Conference speakers trace rich history of Indian jewels

Saffronart Conference speakers trace rich history of Indian jewels

The second day of the Saffronart conference titled ‘Mapping a Legacy of Indian Jewels’ was a jam packed session with reputed speakers from the world of diamonds, coloured stones and jewellery. The session began...
Many younger customers prefer jewellery

Millennials prefer studded ornaments to plain gold

Namisha Jain, a 24-year-old resident of Mumbai’s Napean sea Road quarters, has just stepped out of Umedmal Tilokchand Zaveri, an 80-year-old jewellery store in south Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar. Her wedding is in January, and...
Festive season brings shine, silver investment demand surges by 30%

Festive season brings shine, silver investment demand surges by 30%

Silver has witnessed a 30 per cent increase in investment demand this Navratri-Dussehra in comparison with last year. Price of silver, which has remained stagnant for more than two years, started moving upward in...
The latest bridal jewellery trends for modern Indian brides

The latest bridal jewellery trends for modern Indian brides

Wedding is the most alluring day for a bride. It's one of the biggest days of her life and she dresses the best. From a statement outfit, glam make-up to dazzling jewellery, everything needs...

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