India’s Q1 demand for gold grew 37% to 140 tonnes compared to Q1 2020 (102 tonnes) buoyed by factors such as lower gold prices and the countrywide vaccination drive, according to the…
At a meeting held on 27th April, Alrosa’s Supervisory Board recommended allocating an all-time high half-year dividend for H2 2020 amounting to RUB 70.3 billion ($944 million), or RUB 9.54 ($0.13) per…
The gems and jewellery industry was quick to respond to the needs of society arising out of the Covid pandemic. In wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, almost all countries, including ours, are…
Taking time off from preparations for the May Sight Week, Paul Rowley, De Beers Executive Vice President of Global Sightholder Sales, spoke to Solitaire about De Beers’ outlook for the next two…
GJEPC organised a webinar on 27th April to explain the procedure of registration on the E-Sanchit single-window Customs clearance portal, which has been made mandatory for all importers/exporters. Attended by more than…
GJEPC is seeking further assistance from the Government of India to tide over the challenges arising from the outbreak of the deadly second wave of Covid-19 in India. In a letter to…
Greek designer Alexia Gryllaki took a circuitous route to jewellery: she first studied Philosophy and the History of Science, then studied Gemology and Jewelry Design at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA),…
Christie’s Spring auction of Magnificent Jewels in Geneva on 12th May will feature a wide selection of exceptional diamonds and coloured stones. The live auction will offer 144 lots highlighted by the…
The US National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that the Natural Diamond Council discontinue certain advertising claims comparing mined diamonds with man-made diamonds, including the carbon emissions associated with…
Russian credit rating agency Expert RA affirmed Alrosa’s long-term rating at ruAAA with a ‘stable’ outlook – the highest level of creditworthiness, financial reliability, and financial strength on the national scale following…