CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, participated in a special session of the United Nations General Assembly, which took place in New York on 3rd and 4th December, 2020, looking at the impacts…
Article courtesy World Gold Council Economic recovery momentum strengthened Daily new COVID-19 cases averaged ~62,000 during the month, down from ~87,000 in September. With lower daily infections lockdown restrictions were eased throughout…
The Women’s Jewelry Association is once again encouraging women to buy jewellery for themselves in Spring 2021, with its second annual “March is Me Month” promotional initiative. The campaign is specifically aligned…
De Beers and Blue Nile unveiled Ten/Ten, a new programme that brings together ten of the most inspiring and innovative independent designers working today. The project, which challenged designers to re-envision the…
Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India and The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) along with delegates from Angola discussed on a host of opportunities between the two nations…
Jewellery retailer Zales launched its first-ever online platform – Zales Designer Spotlight – that will showcase and market a rotating line of up-and-coming fine jewellery designers from across the US in a…
US jewellery retail giant Signet Jewelers Ltd. attributed its strong Q3 results to digital, product, and marketing innovations, which were able to capture pent-up demand and early holiday shopping. Signet’s total Q3…
Bahrain Bourse signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) on 3rd December, 2020, to explore areas of mutual interest and joint cooperation between the two exchanges, and to…
Unlike diamonds, the criteria for grading of coloured gemstones has always been complex and mysterious. While evaluation categories like colour, cut, clarity, carat weight are common with diamonds, additional factors such as…
The diamond market sentiment improved in November amid rising expectations for the holiday season, Rapaport said in a press release. A recovery in China and robust sales during India’s Diwali festival also…