UNI Diamonds, a diamond-focused fintech company run by former De Beers exec Mahiar Borhanjoo, reached an agreement with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to integrate GIA Diamond Origin Reports into all…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA’s) recent Knowledge Session held on 12th November, 2020, offered insights into consumer demand for ethically sourced materials, the importance of sustainability and ethics, and transparency in…
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) with support from Thailand’s gem and jewellery delegates and the Thai Trade Centre, Mumbai, conducted the “Silverline Trade from Bangkok to Bombay…
© Fireflyphoto/Dreamstime.com The Silver Institute hosted a webinar on 17th November, 2020, to discuss its annual Interim Silver Market Review. Philip Newman, Managing Director at Metals Focus, and his colleague, Adam Webb,…
After being heavily impacted by the Covid-19 crisis in 2020, the core personal luxury goods market contracted for the first time since 2009, falling by 23% at current exchange rates to hit…
November has been the month dedicated to Jaipur. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a series of events in the pink city beginning with the first-ever India Rough Gemstones…
US jewellers have noted increased rates of couples getting engaged during the pandemic, according to De Beers’ latest Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ Report. US jewellers report that more couples than ever are buying…
India is recognised as the world’s biggest and best diamond and gem-cutting centre. The country’s prowess is unsurpassed not just in gem-cutting, but also in creating exceptional jewellery – be it handmade…
The GJEPC’s proposal for establishing an e-commerce policy to facilitate cross-border e-commerce trade in the wake of the pandemic made considerable headway. The Council’s Jaipur regional office hosted Shri. Prannoy Sharma, DDG…
GJEPC’s three-day Virtual Buyer-Seller Meet (VBSM) for Silver and Fashion & Costume Jewellery was inaugurated today, with a strong participation from 34 international buyers connecting virtually to the Silver manufacturers in India…