Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) has crossed the 100 accredited partner mark, with its network now covering 550+ outlets across 200+ cities in 28 states, reinforcing its push for…
A senior diplomatic delegation from South Africa, led by High Commissioner H.E. Professor Anil Sooklal and Consul General Gideon Labane, visited the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) on 29 April, signalling focus on…
IIGJ Lab, a project of the GJEPC, has introduced origin determination services for Paraiba tourmalines, extending its portfolio beyond emeralds, rubies and sapphires (blue and pink), which were added in December 2025.…
Gold expert Sanjiv Arole dissects the volatile intersection of global warfare, central bank shifts, and the precarious future of the US dollar, ultimately posing a provocative question about India’s potential to seize…
GJEPC, in collaboration with DHL Express, organised a seminar at the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur, on 30th April to familiarise regional exporters with shipping solutions for SEZ and…
Sarine Technologies Ltd has announced that Chief Executive Officer David Block will step down on 30 June 2026, concluding a nine-year tenure leading the diamond technology firm. Block, who has spent close…
Anglo American has confirmed that the separation of De Beers Group is progressing, signalling continued momentum in its plan to exit the diamond business amid subdued market conditions. In its AGM address,…
Amber Pepper, the newly appointed CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), signalled a major strategic shift towards the Indian market during a high-level meeting at the GJEPC head office in Mumbai…
Self-purchase is up, “stacking” is the new style, and natural diamonds are finding a new voice in India. Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu, Managing Director, Forevermark, De Beers India Pvt. Ltd., talks about navigating…
India’s gold jewellery demand fell 19% year-on-year to 66.1 tonnes in Q1 2026, as record-high prices weighed on affordability across segments. This marks one of the weakest first-quarter volumes in recent decades.…