The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, will end operations by the end of 2024 due to changes in the global diamond industry that resulted in significant declines…
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts steady growth in holiday sales this year, even though recent economic data shows conflicting signs. “The economic data calendar was quite busy at the end October…
GJEPC’s Kolkata Regional Office recently concluded a successful 4-day “Gold Appraiser & Valuer Training Program” at the Kolkata Customs Air-cargo Commissionerate. The program, held from 4th to 7th November 2024, was designed…
David Brough shares key takeaways from the 2024 CIBJO World Jewellery Confederation Congress held from 2-4 November 2024, in Shanghai. At the recently held CIBJO World Jewellery Confederation Congress, the need…
Each summer, when the waters off Florida’s east coast are calm enough for shallow diving, treasure hunters from 1715 Fleet Queens Jewels explore the seafloor for artifacts lost in a Spanish shipwreck…
Our guest writer VRINDA ARORA spotlights 15 must-have pieces to elevate your retail game this wedding and festive season. Her expert curation, tailored to today’s discerning and style-conscious customers. VRINDA ARORA, founder…
A four-day Customs Training Program for Customs Appraisers commenced on 4th November at the Air Cargo Complex in Kolkata. Organised by GJEPC, the program aims to enhance the skills and expertise of…
R.K. Silver & Gold has come a long way, redefining itself to keep up with the times. Established in 1984 as Rajkot’s trusted silver vendor in 1984, the company expanded into gold…
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has revised wastage norms and Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) for jewellery , effective from 1st January 2025. DGFT had reduced the wastage norms drastically…
A joint team from the GJEPC and EXIM Bank visited Surat, a key jewellery manufacturing hub in India, on October 24th and 25th, 2024. The objective was to understand the challenges faced…