GJEPC Leadership Tackles US Tariffs and Charts Growth Roadmap at Surat Industry Meet
In a pivotal gathering on April 24, 2025, the leadership of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) descended on Surat to engage directly with the region’s top industry stakeholders. The high-level interaction,...
IGI Expressions™ 2025–26: Nine Global Winners Surface from 1,000+ Entries across 55 Countries
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced the winners of the fifth edition of IGI Expressions™ 2025–26, its global jewelry design contest. This year’s edition received over 1,000 entries from 55 countries, continuing the...
RJC Hosts Seminar on Responsible Business Practices and Future of the Jewellery Industry
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) hosted an industry panel discussion focused on the commercial case for responsible business practices in the jewellery industry. The evennt took place at the 35th Hong Kong International Jewellery...
GJEPC and IIGJ Udupi’s Intensive CAD Training Program for Jewellery Designers
The GJEPC SEZ Sub-Committee, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Udupi, has spearheaded a cutting-edge CAD rendering training program. Held from 27th to 31st May, this initiative brought together...
Lab Growns: It’s all about Price, says Pandora Boss
Pandora's CEO says consumers don't buy lab growns because they're "sustainable". They buy them because they're cheap.
Alexander Lacik told Fortune magazine: "When we talk about product choice, there are only two things that actually...
Shri Uday Samant, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Govt. of Maharashtra Inaugurates IIGJ Training and...
Shri Uday Samant, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, inaugurated the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), training and skilling centre in Ratnagiri on 24th September in the presence of Shri Kirit...
GJEPC Delegation In Panama: Expanding Market Horizons
As part of their mission, the GJEPC delegation recently visited Panama to assess market needs, identify business opportunities, and network with industry associations and leading companies. The aim is to solidify India’s presence in...
Bluestone.com launches Rainforest & Carnation Collections
Bluestone.com launches jewellery inspired from nature for the modern woman of today.
A visual representation of the Carnation flower, the pieces from this collection are every bit as nuanced as the beautiful layers of the...
Couple Sue for $75,000 over Lost Tanzanite Ring
A couple are suing a jeweler in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, for $75,000 over the loss of an engagement ring.
Chelsea King, a singer, and her fiance Dawson Blankinship, a tennis player, claim a family-owned jewelry...
Botswana Goes Ahead with HB Purchase
The government of Botswana is to go ahead with its purchase of a 24 per cent stake in HB Antwerp.
That's according to documents providing details of finance minister Peggy Serame's national 2024/25 budget, presented...
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