Alrosa said steady Indian midstream demand in May had resulted in sales of rough and polished diamonds totaling $365 million, down 9% compared with April, but significantly higher than the $40.1 million…
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Christie’s New York auction of Magnificent Jewels on 8th June achieved a total of $26,559,250, selling 94% by value, and 87% by lot. The preceding Jewels Online sale from 20th May to…
In an exclusive interview with Solitaire International, DEV SHETTY, President and CEO, FURA Gems, lays out his vision for not only the company, but the entire colour gemstone industry as well. The…
Based on multiple meetings with the Expert Committee members last week, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs will be soon coming out with extant rules for implementation of Hallmarking act along with amendments.…
Victor Tuzlukov, one of the world’s most celebrated gem cutters, has applied his skills to add extraordinary value to two yellowish green tourmalines listed by supplier Ejder Kaya on digital trading platform Gembridge. Tuzlukov, who…
India’s tryst with hallmarking of gold, in particular, and silver began somewhere in 2000. Then, under the aegis of the World Gold Council-Bureau of Indian Standards (WGC-BIS) combine, hallmarking of gold jewellery,…
Summary The domestic gold price ended 5.9% higher in April at Rs46,604/10g1 The second wave of the pandemic and a higher domestic gold price stifled retail demand in the month Indian official…
In the words of Steve Jobs, “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat”. As the industry continues to navigate this tumultuous period of uncertainty, staying…
Chinese demand for Sri Lankan sapphires, notably blue and Padparadscha sapphires, has been strong despite the pandemic, Armil Sammoon, a well-known Sri Lankan gemstone dealer and Sri Lanka ambassador for digital trading…
The undisputed leader in India’s gem and jewellery export basket, cut and polished diamonds (CPD) accounted for nearly 65% of India’s total gross exports in fiscal year 2020-21 that ended 31st March,…