GJEPC welcomed the signing of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely step to open a high-potential market for Indian exporters. While current gem…
Revisiting archives can be a treasure trove for designers, especially when the Maison is as iconic as Boucheron. Claire Choisne, Creative Director, Boucheron, embarks on an adventurous journey, reinterpreting four iconic pieces…
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) announced the retirement of CEO Doug Hucker, effective 22 April 2026, closing a tenure marked by post-Covid stabilisation and tighter financial discipline. Damien Cody, President, ICA,…
A closed-door outreach session in Paris brought senior Kimberley Process (KP) leadership into direct dialogue with leading luxury jewellery maisons, positioning the certification system at the centre of brand risk, sourcing integrity…
The Costco Wholesale webinar on 24th April, brought the retailer’s merchandising team and CEO together to outline its sourcing strategy, product categories and supplier onboarding processes. The session provided a clear view…
Meet Nicolas Chrétien, the creator of World Diamond Day, an initiative reshaping the narrative around diamonds, shifting from legacy perceptions to a more future-facing, tech-driven and responsible vision of luxury. What prompted…
Mother’s Day spending in the US is projected to reach a record $38 billion in 2026, with jewellery emerging as the single largest category, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Consumers…
The CIBJO has launched a second round of public consultation on its “Blue List” lexicon, seeking wider industry feedback on standardised terminology for responsible jewellery supply chains. The Blue List, formally titled…
Haute Jewels Geneva concluded its seventh edition with a 20% increase in visitor attendance, welcoming an expanded international audience to the InterContinental Geneva. The 2026 edition brought together 44 of the world’s…
India has overtaken China and Japan to become the world’s second-largest diamond jewellery market, capturing 12% of global demand, according to the 2025 Diamond Acquisition Study by De Beers Group. The domestic…