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In a bid to further strengthen its business in the US, Russia's Alrosa recently reopened its representative office in New York where it successfully held a rough diamond auction. According to the company, the auction...

An 11.15-ct pink diamond described as "rare masterpiece of nature" is to be sold in a single-lot auction in Hong Kong with a $21m estimate. The cushion cut Williamson Pink Star, named after the Petra...

GJEPC’s Delhi Regional Office recently hosted a seminar in collaboration with global retail giant Amazon, focusing on kickstarting exports of gems and jewellery through the popular e-commerce platform. Ashok Seth, the Regional Chairman – North,...

More than 230 delegates attended an inaugural lab grown symposium in Dubai to address issues facing the industry. It was, said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the first event of...

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...

Billionaire Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of the luxury conglomerate, is reported to have bought shares in Swiss rival Richemont, reviving speculation of a possible takeover bid. Arnault, with an estimated net worth of $194bn...

Message from the Editor Information is now readily accessible, a far cry from centuries or even just decades ago when the Internet and mobile phones were beyond imagination. Consumers nowadays can get almost all the...

Corruption in Zimbabwe has cost the country at least $20bn in "disappeared" rough diamonds, according to veteran economist and former member of parliament Eddie Cross. He accuses the late Robert Mugabe, who served as prime...

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship by spotlighting its eco-conscious initiatives at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS). Recognized...

Jewellery supplier Gecko has expanded its jewellery portfolio with circus-inspired additions to its Elements Gold collection. Standout pieces include the semi-precious cocktail rings in green amethyst, Brazilian garnet and London blue topaz. The plain gold part...