Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of an exceptional 41.82-carat Type IIb blue diamond from its Cullinan Mine in South Africa, a source long associated with some of the world’s most important blue diamonds. …
Jan van Dierman, Senior Vice President – Luxury, Catawiki, speaks to Solitaire International about the platform’s auction-led model, the growing presence of Indian sellers, and how the recent MoU with GJEPC is…
Osmium? Come again? This is the reaction one gets from the jewellery industry when speaking about osmium . A curiosity for much of the jewellery world—but globally, among luxury collectors, watchmakers, and material innovators, osmium is already building momentum. Often described as the last precious metal to enter…
Kalyan Jewellers has partnered with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women as Official Style Partner at the start of the Women’s T20 League 2026, strengthening its presence in women’s cricket. The partnership will roll…
HRD Antwerp has introduced its internationally recognised diamond, gemmology and jewellery education programmes in India, strengthening access to structured, globally aligned professional training for the domestic industry. The inauguration in Mumbai witnessed…
The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, organised by GJEPC, concluded in Mumbai, marking a strong start to the global gems and jewellery trade calendar for 2026. As the first…
GJEPC has proposed its pre-Budget recommendations to Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining key policy measures to boost India’s export competitiveness, enhance ease of doing business, and support the industry’s resilience…
GJEPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with European online luxury marketplace Catawiki on 10th January 2026 at IIJS Bharat Signature. The MoU was signed by Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, and…
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) and Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for improving…
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 witnessed a defining moment for India’s gem and jewellery industry with the launch of JewelStart, GJEPC’s first dedicated innovation, incubation and acceleration platform for gems, jewellery and allied…