Gold’s gains ease Gold’s returns have moderated from the highs seen in early 2026. As of 15 June, international and domestic gold prices were down 4.2% and 3.7%, respectively, from the end…
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The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has recorded an impressive 98.33% membership satisfaction score in the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26, reflecting sustained member confidence in the Council’s services, outreach,…
For decades, the brilliant round diamond remained the undisputed leader of jewellery. It was the traditional standard for engagement rings, bridal jewellery, and many fine jewellery collections, prized for its timelessness and…
The Diamond Insight Report by De Beers offers compelling insights into diamond-buying behaviour, drawing on a study of 18,500 women across the industry’s largest consumer market. The findings clearly suggest that diamonds…
Gold has long been treated as India’s economic problem, yet history suggests it has often been part of the solution, argues bullion analyst Sanjiv Arole. Success has many fathers, while failure seeks…
The future of natural diamond jewellery may not necessarily be forged in heavier gold. It is gradually being shaped through material experimentation and a renewed thrust on design and wearability. As bullion…
The global diamond industry is entering a phase where credibility will matter as much as competence. For decades, the industry’s strength rested on rarity, emotion and aspiration. Today, it must also stand…
When the Kimberley Process was being shaped in its formative years, India understood very clearly that remaining passive was not an option. At that stage, many of the rules, definitions and operating…
As we gather in Mumbai under the esteemed Chairmanship of India and the stewardship of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the global diamond industry stands at a historic crossroads.…
I have stood in communities built by diamonds. I have visited schools where children learn because a mine exists nearby, and schools in India where families thrive because of the cutting and…