Natural diamond solitaire jewellery brand Divine Solitaires has opened its first round of funding, seeking $10 million to support its next phase of expansion. The Mumbai-based company is targeting 30-35% YoY growth…
India’s gem and jewellery presence made a confident start at International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT) 2026, being held from 14-17 January, with six exhibitors participating in the India Pavilion organised by the GJEPC. Akshar Impex, Saraff Solitaires, Kiana Jewels, Raj Trading Corporation, Vekariya Gems and Dharam…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has welcomed the adoption of IS 19469:2025 by the Bureau of Indian Standards, a new framework aimed at bringing greater clarity and consistency to diamond terminology in the Indian…
Richemont reported strong third-quarter performance for the period ended 31 December 2025, with group sales reaching €6.4 billion, up 11% at constant exchange rates and 4% at actual rates, despite challenging comparatives…
Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of an exceptional 41.82-carat Type IIb blue diamond from its Cullinan Mine in South Africa, a source long associated with some of the world’s most important blue diamonds. …
Jan van Dierman, Senior Vice President – Luxury, Catawiki, speaks to Solitaire International about the platform’s auction-led model, the growing presence of Indian sellers, and how the recent MoU with GJEPC is…
Osmium? Come again? This is the reaction one gets from the jewellery industry when speaking about osmium . A curiosity for much of the jewellery world—but globally, among luxury collectors, watchmakers, and material innovators, osmium is already building momentum. Often described as the last precious metal to enter…
Kalyan Jewellers has partnered with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women as Official Style Partner at the start of the Women’s T20 League 2026, strengthening its presence in women’s cricket. The partnership will roll…
HRD Antwerp has introduced its internationally recognised diamond, gemmology and jewellery education programmes in India, strengthening access to structured, globally aligned professional training for the domestic industry. The inauguration in Mumbai witnessed…
The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, organised by GJEPC, concluded in Mumbai, marking a strong start to the global gems and jewellery trade calendar for 2026. As the first…