After the Smart Watch, it’s the Smart Earring
A smart earring developed at University of Washington, USA, monitors earlobe temperature.
It senses skin temperature more accurately than a smartphone and could be developed to monitor signs of stress, eating, exercise and ovulation.
The thermal...
Swiss Court Rules on Customized Rolex Watches
Swiss Supreme Court Sounds off on Customized Watches in Rolex Case
Switzerland's highest court has made a landmark ruling on the legality of a third party selling customized Rolex watches.
It distinguishes between watch personalization for...
India Jewellery Park Mumbai Takes Major Step Forward With Land Acquisition
The India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM), a landmark project of GJEPC aimed at boosting India's gems and jewellery industry, took a significant step forward on 22nd February 2024 with the handover of a 43,026.50...
GIA Opens Grading Lab in Dubai
GIA has, for the first time, opened a grading lab in Dubai.
It will offer its services to over 1,150 diamond companies at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
The move follows GIA's closure of its...
Slowdown in Swiss Watch Exports
The growth in Swiss watch exports slowed in January after ending 2023 on a high.
Foreign sales increased by 5.5 per cent in December, following on from the "highest-ever monthly level" of exports in November,...
GJEPC signs MoU with Messe München GmbH for Partner Country status at Inhorgenta 2025
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council signed a memorandum of understanding with trade show giant Messe München GmbH. India has joined as a partner country for German trade fair Inhorgenta 2025 which will...
Petra’s Fourth Tender Sees Strong Sales Growth
Petra Diamonds said its fourth tender cycle of FY 2024 demonstrated robust growth in the market, selling 428,860 carats for $47.8 million, marking a 4.0% increase in like-for-like prices compared to Tender 3 FY...
IIJS Tritiya 2024 Visitor Registration Drive Kicks Off In Bengaluru
The IIJS visitor team held a meeting with Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta, President of the Jewellery Association of Bengaluru, on 19th February. Dr. Mehta welcomed the team, offering invaluable insights into Bengaluru’s prominent jewellery...
Lucara’s Deal with HB Antwerp is Back On
Lucara's on-off deal for HB Antwerp to sell its specials from the Karowe mine, Botswana, is back on again.
The Canadian miner yesterday (18 February) announced details of a 10-year deal that is very similar...
Gemfields Poll: Coloured Gemstones Emerge As Popular Valentine’s Day Gifts
In a bid to gauge public sentiment towards coloured gemstones as presents for Valentine's Day, Gemfields conducted a light-hearted opinion poll survey.
Find Out Now, a UK consumer insight provider, undertook the survey, reaching out...
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