LVMH Watches & Jewellery Sees Slight Decline in Q1 Revenue Amid Market Volatility
LVMH reported a 2% year-on-year decline in revenue for its Watches & Jewellery division, with sales reaching €2.44 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Despite the marginal drop, the segment delivered 7% organic...
American Gem Society Introduces ACGA Credential to Elevate Appraisal Standards
The American Gem Society has unveiled a new professional designation—the Advanced Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ACGA)—designed to enhance expertise and set higher standards in gem and jewelry appraisal.
This newly launched credential is now accessible to...
GIA Strengthens Global Education Network with New Taiwan Campus
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has officially inaugurated its new School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in Taiwan on March 29, 2026, marking a significant expansion of its global education footprint.
Strategically located...
WGC and LBMA Launch HQLA Platform to Strengthen Gold’s Case Under Basel III
The World Gold Council (WGC) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) have jointly introduced a dedicated High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) platform, marking a significant step in their push to secure a stronger regulatory...
Ethera Expands Retail Presence with New Metro Stores Across India
Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Ethera, backed by BlueStone, is accelerating its retail expansion with the launch of multiple new outlets across key metro cities in India.
The brand has recently opened two new stores in...
International Gemological Institute (IGI) Joins Forces with Gujarat Titans as Official Certification Partner
Mumbai, 31 March 2026: The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has partnered with Gujarat Titans (GT) for the current edition of the Indian T20 League. The association is part of IGI’s ongoing effort to strengthen...
Before The Rest Of The World Knew What A Diamond Was, India Had Already...
De Beers’ A Diamond is Forever marks Diamond Month with the release of The Great Indian Diamond Archive — a curated record of 12 historic stones, their origins, and the journeys that took them...
Rio Tinto Concludes Diavik Diamond Mine Operations After Over Two Decades
Rio Tinto has officially brought production to a close at the Diavik Diamond Mine, ending a 23-year chapter that yielded more than 150 million carats of rough diamonds and helped establish Canada as a...
Gold Outlook 2026: Analysts Expect Volatility but See Upward Potential
After a turbulent start to 2026, gold prices are beginning to stabilise, with many analysts expecting the precious metal to regain momentum later in the year.
Following an exceptional 2025 rally, when gold delivered record...
Rolex ‘Pepsi’ GMT-Master II Sees Surge in Secondary Market Amid Discontinuation Buzz
The secondary watch market is witnessing a sharp uptick in demand for the iconic Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi, as speculation grows that the model may be nearing discontinuation.
Interest in the stainless-steel timepiece, known for...























