Despite relatively stable consumer demand for diamonds in established markets like the U.S. and notable growth from newer markets like China, for most of the last decade the diamond industry has felt…
Gemcorp, a UK-based emerging markets trade and investment group, and Endiama, Angola’s state-owned diamond company, have entered into a joint venture agreement to develop the Mulepe diamond deposit in Lunda Norte, Angola.…
A new book, entitled “Pearls: A Practical Guide”, by pearl jeweller Wendy Graham, seeks to answer all your essential questions about pearls. What sort of pearls are these? Are these real pearls?…
While coloured gemstone trading has been hard hit in the Middle East during the pandemic, collectors will now be tempted to take gemstones out of their safes and offer them in a…
Bespoke jewellery brand Taylor & Hart has created a diamond-encrusted Haribo-inspired ring that you can *actually* propose with after being inundated with requests. The ruby-red band includes 224 rubies and is topped with an…
Gold as a driver of change – little things and big impacts While I was busy pulling together our recent research report on gold mining’s potential ability to decarbonise, I also participated in a…
Gold market fundamentals supportive despite January jitters Despite returning investors an impressive 25% – making it one of the best performing assets – last year, gold has had a much less sparkling…
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman addressing a post-budget press conference, in New Delhi on 1st February, 2021. The Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag…
The concept of repurposing and restyling old jewellery is gaining traction to tackle the skyrocketing gold prices as well as retain savings and heritage craftsmanship in the times of a pandemic. This,…
Titan Company returned to year-on-year growth in sales in Q3 FY 2020-21 led by an impressive festive season recovery in the jewellery division. Titan’s Q3 jewellery sales grew by 16% (excluding gold…