A new book, entitled “Pearls: A Practical Guide”, by pearl jeweller Wendy Graham, seeks to answer all your essential questions about pearls. What sort of pearls are these? Are these real pearls?…
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While coloured gemstone trading has been hard hit in the Middle East during the pandemic, collectors will now be tempted to take gemstones out of their safes and offer them in a…
Gold as a driver of change – little things and big impacts While I was busy pulling together our recent research report on gold mining’s potential ability to decarbonise, I also participated in a…
Gold market fundamentals supportive despite January jitters Despite returning investors an impressive 25% – making it one of the best performing assets – last year, gold has had a much less sparkling…
Credit: © World Gold Council Article courtesy World Gold Council Summary On 2nd February, India’s gold import duty decreased with consumers now paying 14.07% tax for refined gold compared to 16.26% previously…
While the diamond industry suffered during the Covid-19 crisis, it still managed to keep its sparkle. Lockdowns, travel restrictions and economic uncertainty pushed diamond jewellery sales down by 15% in 2020 with…
Some of the top design houses across the nation are elated about the growing consumer appetite for couture diamond jewellery. Pandemic or no, it’s proven time and again that the allure of…
DAVID KELLIE, CEO, Natural Diamond Council, reveals that diamonds will play a key role in reinforcing bonds with loved ones this year. Were you surprised by the rosy holiday sales of diamond…
Tough circumstances demand bold action. And the first budget of the new decade, Union Budget 2021, is a reflection of the Government’s forward-thinking approach to reviving the economy, especially after the unprecedented…
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 29th January, 2021, with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) for the mutual benefit of their members.…