GJEPC’s White Paper on Diamond Financing Proposes Solutions on Certain Critical Issues
The White Paper prepared by The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) for release at the Banking Summit to be held in Mumbai on May 11 proposes a number of solutions to specific...
Gold jewellery demand stabilises in the UK during Q1
UK gold jewellery demand began to stabilise during the first quarter of the year, reveals the World Gold Council (WGC) in its Gold Demand Trends Q1 2018 report.
While gold jewellery demand showed little change...
Guangzhou Diamond Exchange Holds First Run-of-Mine Diamond Tender
The Guangzhou Diamond Exchange (GDE) recently held its first rough diamond tender in Panyu, Guangzhou, from April 19-25. The tender was based on the international trading mode as used in Dubai and Antwerp.
“More...
Rolls-Royce uses lab-grown diamonds in new car
British luxury car brand Rolls-Royce has used lab-grown diamonds in its latest car.
The limited-edition Rolls-Royce Adamas collection features 88 black lab-grown diamonds on their dashboards.
The lab-grown stones, which are also treated, form an infinity...
UAE: Changed VAT Mechanism for Precious Metals and Diamond Investors May Boost Jewellery Demand
The introduction of a VAT Reversed Charge mechanism for investors in gold, diamond and precious metals by the UAE government earlier this week is expected to provide some relief to the jewellery industry which...
Paper-reliant jewellers risk losing staff to tech-savvy competitors
Almost nine in ten employees admit they would prefer to work for a retailer that was embracing digital technology over one that was stuck in the analogue past, finds new research.
The survey, conducted by...
Off-shore hallmarking review reaches verdict
The British Hallmarking Council has decided in principle that hallmarks struck overseas by UK Assay Offices should be distinguished by way of a special mark.
Discussions are now taking place with Assay Offices as to...
Victoria Barker Jewellery creates necklace inspired by Tim Powers
The necklace will be accompanied by its own valuation certification and report by the Goldsmiths’ Company
Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Council Award-winning designer Victoria Barker has launched her latest piece of jewellery inspired by her...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Heritage Filigree Jewelry Brand ELEUTERIO Makes US Debut at COUTURE
New York, NY (May 2018) - Heritage filigree jewelry maker Eleuterio makes its US debut at COUTURE 2018 this year in a strategic effort to continue expanding the Portuguese brand’s global footprint. Founded in...
Gems and jewellery industry asks bankers not to reduce credit limits
The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said it will release this paper in Mumbai on May 11 at a banking summit.
The gems and jewellery industry has urged bankers not to reduce their...























