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Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) and Sodiam raised $12.9m from the sale of 42 specials at their latest tender. TAGS said the the response from buyers in Luanda, the Angolan capital, was "highly positive," despite...

Luk Fook Holdings (International) Ltd is counting on the growth of middle-class consumers in China to boost its business, with the retailer targeting to open around 150 mainland shops in the coming year. The company...

A lab grown brand in South Korea is offering customers the option to trade up to a mined diamond - and get a full refund, minus tax. "If a customer who purchased a lab-grown diamond...

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...

The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council’s (GJEPC) Eastern Regional Office recently hosted an educational webinar aimed at demystifying exports for first-time jewellery exporters. Titled “IJEX Dubai – A Gateway to Export for Beginners”,...

Results of a new survey released by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) and The Harris Poll revealed that majority of American consumers don’t view synthetic diamonds as “real” diamonds. According to DPA, 68 percent of...

Moscow, May 31, 2018 - ALROSA, the world's largest diamond producer, has sold special size rough diamonds (weighing over 10.8 carats) at the auction in Israel, having received $14.5 million revenue from sales. The company...

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...

Vicenza’s Jewellery Museum is now open to the public, featuring a new exhibition  curated by Paola Venturelli, running until 2027.  An itinerary from 5 BC to the 21st century. Artefacts and works of...

Fugitive Indian diamond merchant Jatin Mehta has gone to court in Britain to challenge the freezing of his assets. He is accused of defrauding15 lenders out of more than $1bn lent to his companies Winsome...