The selling of simulants and synthetics mixed with parcels of natural stones is an old form of deception. It usually happens close to mines, where inexperienced buyers assume the gemstones come directly…
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New technologies are increasingly being applied to cultured pearls, and it is exciting to witness developments in pearl traceability. GIA’s Bangkok laboratory recently received two South Sea bead cultured pearl necklaces, each…
Recently, the authors examined a 2.01 ct Faint green round brilliant diamond with a fascinating diamond crystal inclusion that displayed a transparent, ghost-like appearance. Due to the large size of this nearly…
The authors recently examined a 5.19 ct type IIa natural diamond (figure 1) displaying numerous etch channels (figure 2). Etch channels are open tubes whose formation is related to dissolution processes within…
A seminar was held at IIJS Premiere to outline the different initiatives the Government offers to the MSME sector. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has provided financial assistance…
Post the pandemic, people want jewellery infused with colour and one of the easiest ways to this is by including vibrant gemstones. The acceptance level of gemstones in jewellery has gone up…
Gold has been making news for its northward trajectory for some months now. Yet exhibitors at IIJS Premiere have come prepared with their latest offerings – some with breathtaking bridal gold sets…
Diamond-studded jewellery performed exceptionally well at IIJS Premiere 2022 as demand has been soaring at the retail end across India. Diamond jewellery manufacturers were extremely pleased with the business generated at IIJS…
Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council shares his thoughts on several aspects of the gold industry, including the international gold spot exchange (IIBX), duty structures, the Gold Monetisation Scheme, the…
Factors ranging from rampaging inflation, the Ukraine war, to the US dollar and fears of an approaching recession will determine gold’s future, forecasts bullion analyst Sanjiv Arole. ‘Down periscope!’ is often the…