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A Promising Year For Silver

As the silver market continues its upward trajectory, what insights does the market sentiment offer regarding this precious metal? We gathered perspectives from exhibitors at IIJS Signature to uncover more. Based on…

Gold’s Triumphs and Tribulations In 2023

Bullion analyst Sanjiv Arole delves into the intricate journey of gold prices in 2023, drawing parallels with India’s Cricket World Cup saga. Despite the metal’s surge beyond $2,000 per ounce, the unwavering…

Pearls in Traditional Indian Nose Rings

The beauty of Indian jewelry lies in the artisanship involved in creating intricate, unique designs. One example is the classic Indian nose ring (known as the nath). It is typically cashew shaped, with…

Survey of Colored Stone Preferences Among Younger Generations

The global colored stone market is dynamic and constantly evolving. To understand general perceptions and preferences regarding colored stones among designers and potential end consumers from the younger generations, the author conducted…

Solid Laboratory-Grown Single-Crystal Diamond Ring

Carved single-crystal diamond rings are rare, with few examples to reference (see Spring 2020 Lab Notes, pp. 132–133). But with advancing technology in the laboratory-grown diamond industry, the creation of solid faceted diamond…

Natural Diamonds Still Preferred Over LGDs in Mainland China & HK

Chow Tai Fook’s inaugural consumer-trend report reveals that 74% of surveyed consumers in Mainland China and Hong Kong prefer natural diamonds over lab-grown ones! Shilpa Dhamija reports. The first ever consumer-trend report…