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…
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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…
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…
As full mining operations get set to commence in the world’s largest peridot deposit in China by UK-based Fuli Gemstones Ltd., in 2024, Shilpa Dhamija speaks to the company’s Chief Marketing Officer,…
The Maharashtra Government commitment to the success of the India Jewellery Park project, spearheaded by GJEPC, reflects a pivotal stride towards promoting the gem and jewellery industry in the state. This dedicated…
Bullion analyst Sanjiv Arole explores the factors that are reshaping the global markets and their impact on gold. The Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars, the potential for recession, Central Bank purchases, and the…
In an exclusive interview with Shilpa Dhamija, the Swiss Better Gold (SBG) honorary board member PHILIPPE FORNIER, who has been involved with the association since its conception and launch, explains the motivation…
India emerges as the standout leader, boasting double-digit year-over-year retail sales growth among the world’s top four platinum jewellery markets. India has come out on top in Q2 as the strongest performer…
Even as the reverberations of the pandemic-induced fluctuations in diamond demand recede, Paul Zimnisky foresees a simultaneous reduction in the consequential ripples. As the pandemic-related whipsaw in diamond demand gets further…
In an exclusive interview with Shilpa Dhamija, Los Angeles-based precious gemstone specialist, ILAN PORTUGALI, who sourced the rare green diamond and co-designed Jennifer Lopez’s engagement ring, throws more light on the rising…