From the red carpet to social media, Indian talent made a resounding impact at the Met Gala 2025. Dressed in exquisitely crafted ensembles by India’s finest artisans, Indian celebrities made a big…
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has received the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its pioneering solar power plant — the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada’s territories. Commissioned in…
In a keynote address at the opening of the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting, Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council (WDC), urged participants to focus on expanding the definition of…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched GemKit™ by GemKids®, a free digital learning program that brings the fascinating world of gems and minerals into classrooms and homeschools across the globe.…
Namdeb, the 50:50 diamond mining joint venture between De Beers Group and the Government of Namibia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Namibia’s national power utility, NamPower, to collaborate on…
An advanced training programme on Tooling, Engraving, and Setting commenced on 12 May at the Ankurhati Gems & Jewellery Park in Howrah, West Bengal. The initiative is jointly organised by the GJEPC’s…
Chris Ploof Designs, the eponymous brand of blacksmith jeweller Chris Ploof, has won the Best Luxury Jewelry in USA at the 17th Annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards (LLA), held in April. Previous jewellery…
The United States and China have agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on each other’s goods during ongoing negotiations in Geneva. According to a Mint report, China has proposed slashing duties on US…
India has offered to significantly narrow the average tariff gap with the United States—from 13% to under 4%—as part of ongoing efforts to secure a broad trade agreement with the Donald Trump…
GJEPC organised a seminar titled “GJEPC and Trade Opportunities” for the gem and jewellery community in suburban Mumbai on 10th May, drawing participation from over 80 stakeholders, including exporters, traders, wholesalers, budding…