The results of the 21st Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition have been announced, with designer Lee Wing-yan, sponsored by Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited, taking the top prize with her entry “Freedom…
Almazy Anabara (Diamonds of Anabar), a part of Alrosa Group, found a 236-carat rough diamond of intense yellow-brown colour. The diamond was extracted from the Ebelyakh mine in Yakutia, Russia. This is…
Silver is gaining ground across the globe because of two main drivers – first, it’s precious yet affordable; the ‘democratic’ metal is well within everyone’s reach. Silver prices have stayed stable for…
In an exclusive interview to Solitaire International, Somasundaram PR, managing director – India, World Gold Council, sheds light on the new gold policy, contemporary challenges and an exciting future filled with innovations…
To mitigate Covid-19’s economic effects, GJEPC has taken several proactive steps. These include setting up an `50 crore corpus from its own reserves for welfare measures and liaising with global trade bodies…
After much discussion and hand-wringing for over two decades, the mandatory hallmarking of gold will finally become a reality in India. The industry has been unequivocal in its support for the regulation,…
Post the lockdown, returning to work will be defined by strict hygiene compliances and taking cautious and calculated risks. Solitaire International spoke to a handful of government and industry stalwarts for their…
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) London Gold Price hit an all time record high at $2,034.45 on 6th August, the organisation said in a press release. This is the first time…
Polished diamond prices firmed in July due to supply shortages for select categories, according to a Rapaport press release. Sentiment remained weak and trading levels low amid new Covid-19 restrictions, it added.…
The World Gold Council (WGC), the market development organisation for the gold industry, launched its new Retail Gold Investment Principles (RGIPs) on 5th August. These Principles are designed to set the bar…