Canada-based Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the recovery of a 1,094-carat rough diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana. This marks the sixth +1,000-carat diamond from the mine. The newly unearthed diamond…
With its distinctive qualities, platinum aligns seamlessly with the modern approach to wedding jewellery, contributing to the rising popularity of platinum engagement rings among young couples, says PALLAVI SHARMA, Business Director, Platinum…
The global platinum market is projected to experience a significant deficit for the second consecutive year in 2024, driven by strong demand, particularly in the jewellery sector. This news comes from the…
Technology developed by Hong Kong-based Fukui Shell Nucleus Factory creates opportunities for tracing cultured pearls through the supply chain. Gemological Institute of America (GIA) reports for cultured pearls containing the bead nuclei…
Gübelin Gem Lab opening its laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand, offering the full range of gemmological services, with a focus on the recently launched Gem Passport to meet the needs of the gemstone…
In leading western jewellery markets, natural diamonds remain the top choice for discerning engagement ring buyers, with design inspirations heavily influenced by what’s sparkling on the ring fingers of Hollywood’s leading tastemakers.…
Venus Jewel, a natural diamond manufacturer and world leader in solitaires, unveiled Yellow Lava, an extraordinary 16.92-carat vivid yellow and flawless, radiant-cut natural diamond, at the September Hongkong show – the Jewellery…
In a significant move to address the concerns facing the gems and jewellery industry, Shri Sunil Barthwal, Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, proposed the formation of a task force during…
Sluggish demand in China, the world’s second largest diamond market, has plummeted by as much as 50% this year. The reasons behind this downturn are multifaceted, stemming from macroeconomic challenges, shifting consumer…
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under the Dept. of Revenue, Ministry of Finance has issued a circular introducing a new system that extends export-related benefits, including Duty Drawback,…