A team of scientists from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), collaborating with their colleagues from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Department of Mineral Sciences and the curator from the Paris School…
In response to logistics challenges related to recently announced US tariffs affecting global shipments of gemstones, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will temporarily expand services offered by the GIA Laboratory DMCC and…
The Kat Florence Lumina, a flawless 181.61-carat Paraiba tourmaline, will be auctioned at Bonhams Hong Kong on 22nd May, following its final exhibition tour in Asia. Discovered in 2003 by gem hunter…
The International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur, held from 3rd to 5th April 2025, once again transformed Jaipur into a global hub for the gem and jewellery trade. Organised by the…
At IGJS Jaipur 2025, renowned Italian designer Alessio Boschi, the creative force behind his eponymous brand Alessio Boschi Jewels, could be seen in his element — seated at exhibitor booths, pencil in…
GJEPC inaugurated its Gems & Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) 2025 in Mumbai on 7th April, bringing together 16 leading Indian exhibitors specialising in exquisite fine diamond jewellery and over 40 buyers from…
India Post has announced revisions to the tariff and weight limits for its International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS), effective from 1st April 2025. The ITPS, currently available in 43 countries, is designed…
Royal palaces full of chambers, secret passageways, magical gardens, mysterious castles, and bewitching characters … these are some of the wildly imaginative visions that inspire AISHA BAKER’s playful and colourful creations. The…
For over 50 years, the legendary Italian House of Picchiotti, founded in 1967 by Giuseppe Picchiotti and his sister in Valenza, has been a shining example of fine jewellery. Giuseppe still leads…
Sotheby’s Paris has realised a historic milestone with its latest Fine Jewellery live auction, reaching an impressive total of $8,088,428. This marks the highest sale total for the auction house in Paris…