Beach Couple Reunited with Engagement Ring
Police officers patrolling a beach came to the rescue after a man lost the engagement ring he was about to present to his girlfriend.
It fell out of his pocket at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,...
Indian Polishers Warned over G7 Sanctions
Diamond companies in India have been warned they must keep "meticulous" records to comply with G7 sanctions on Russian goods.
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has told its 7,500 members to make...
De Beers Rough Sales Trend Lower As India Diamond Trading Slows During Elections
De Beers announced its rough diamond sales figures for the fourth sales cycle of 2024, revealing a decline. The provisional sales value for this cycle is $380 million, down 15% from $446 million in...
Dragon-Themed Demand Drives Chow Tai Fook Sales
Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook (CTF) reported a 12.4 per cent growth in retail sales value (RSV) during Q4 of 2023.
It said the post-Covid tourism recovery, strong demand ahead of the Lunar New Year...
CIBJO Proposes Universal Standards for Gem Labs
Ahead of the 2024 CIBJO Congress in Shanghai, the Gemmological Commission has released a report advocating for the adoption of universal best practices for gem laboratories worldwide.
The report suggests that the CIBJO Gemmological Laboratories...
GJEPC and EXIM Bank Explore Export Potential of Agra’s Jewellery Cluster
A joint team from the GJEPC and EXIM Bank, Mumbai, visited Agra on 11th December to assess the export potential of the region’s jewellery industry. The visit included meetings with key industry players and...
Consumer Affairs Ministry Urges Vigilance in Gold Purchases This Dhanteras
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has issued an advisory to consumers ahead of Dhanteras, urging them to exercise caution and verify the purity of gold and silver jewellery. The ministry...
Gemfields Sells $262m Despite Lower Production
Gemfields, the British gemstone miner, reported near-record revenues of $262m for FY2023, despite lowered production of both emeralds and rubies, and the cancellation of an emerald auction.
Revenue from Kagem, the Zambian emerald mine fell...
Tim Schlick Appointed CEO Of Platinum Guild International
Tim Schlick has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Guild International (PGI) after nine years with the organisation. He succeeds long serving CEO Huw Daniel, who retired as of April 4, 2024, transferring...
GJEPC & Jaipur IT Dept. Organise Outreach Program
GJEPC in collaboration with the Income Tax Department, Jaipur, successfully conducted an outreach program focused on “Understanding the Basics of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Provisions”. The event was attended by 25 participants from...
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