Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently encountered a number of stones that were submitted for updated reports or verification services that did not match the GIA report submitted with them. The newly-submitted…
January summary Both the LBMA Gold Price AM in US dollars (USD) and the Shanghai Gold Benchmark Price PM (SHAUPM) in renminbi (RMB) witnessed slight declines during the first month of 20211…
US jewellery sales declined 0.3% to $62,678 million in 2020. For sales to be practically flat following an exceptionally challenging year is not bad at all. And for sales to skyrocket in…
Jewellery designer Sunita Shekhawat speaks about her latest Bijou Bijou collection enhanced with plique-à-jour, an enamelling technique that brings a hint of old-world charm in contemporary contours. Long known for her meenakari…
The JCK Industry Fund Committee announced the 2021 recipients of its annual JCK Industry Fund grants, totaling over $253,750 to both traditional fund submissions and a new Diversity and Inclusivity grant, aimed…
Zoya, the diamond boutique from the House of Tata, revisits the past decade to showcase some of its masterpieces and celebrate the artistry of its design team. The famous luxury brand Zoya,…
Jay Hartington, CEO/Co-owner Marissa Collections talks about the importance of having a mix of top-end jewellery brands and new designers to drive sales. Dating back to 1975 when life partners Marissa and…
The impact of the pandemic on precious metal prices may create opportunities in the UK for Indian jewellery manufacturers. The UK jewellery sector has been hammered by the coronavirus pandemic, which has…
Demand for gold bars and coins in the US jumped in 2020, mirroring the rush for gold ETFs that took holdings in those products to record highs. Having languished at a relatively weak…
After a tense election campaign, which included a second round of voting, Boaz Moldawsky was declared the new President of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). Moldawsky, 54, a second-generation diamantaire, whose family…