UAE Ambassador Visits GJEPC: Strengthening Gems & Jewellery Trade Ties
On January 23, 2025, H.E. Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, PhD, Ambassador of the UAE to India, visited the GJEPC head office and the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai. The Ambassador received a warm welcome...
Al Capone’s Diamond-Studded Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Returns to Auction Block
A striking symbol of organized crime's golden era is heading back to the auction spotlight—Sotheby’s New York is set to offer a rare platinum pocket watch once owned by the notorious gangster Al Capone.
Crafted...
KIL N.Y.C. Scholarship for the Jewelry Arts Opens Application Period
The new scholarship from KIL N.Y.C. is aimed at supporting students pursuing a major in jewelry design and coincides with the inaugural NYC Autumn Jewelry and Object Show.
New York, NY. November 9, 2023. The...
IDEX Polished Price Index: Biggest Monthly Drop of 2024
The IDEX Polished Price Index fell by 2.00 per cent in June, its biggest and bumpiest drop this year, and its steepest monthly decline since last September (3.07 per cent). It's also almost double...
Rare Beetle Found at Orapa Diamond Mine
A rare species of beetle, dating back 90 million years, has been found at Orapa, the world's biggest diamond mine, in Botswana, shedding light on the evolutionary history of beetles.
The Paleothius mckayi is a...
IIGJ Jaipur Hosts Annual Award Function
The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Jaipur held an award function for students of its Postgraduate, Graduate and Diploma Programs in the pink city on 6th May 2023. The chief guest for...
IIG Collaborates With The Designer’s Class For Online Courses
The Designer’s Class (TDC), an online design education platform, has collaborated with the International Institute of Gemology (IIG) to offer a range of online jewellery design and business management courses to cater to students...
Chaumet to Design Paris Olympics Medals
Chaumet, the French luxury jeweler, will design the winners' medals for the Paris Olympics next year.
It's part of a $166m premium partner sponsorship package announced last week by its parent company, LVMH.
Chaumet, the fine...
GJEPC Targets 20% Export Boost to UAE with IGJS Dubai 2024 in FY 24-25
The 4th edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai commenced today, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India. This exclusive event, co-sponsored by Suntech Business Solutions...
IIG Celebrates 29th Convocation Ceremony
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) held its 29th Convocation Ceremony in Mumbai on 30th June, 2023 to honour the exceptional achievements of graduating students in the field of gems and jewellery. The event...
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