‘Playful’ is how Dounia Lahlou describes the creative style behind her label Zei Jewels. Established in 2023, the Dubai-based brand is a tribute to the Moroccan designer’s childhood whimsy. Although Dounia grew…
Gemological Science International’s (GSI) Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Diploma programme recently organised an educational field visit to Sri Lanka’s renowned Rakwana Gem Deposit, offering students a rare, hands-on learning experience in one…
The global jewellery landscape is today a fertile ground of cultural fusion. From prominent high-end stores like Bergdorf Goodman, which curate their jewellery collections, to the bustling gold markets of Mumbai, Indian…
De Beers announced that Feriel Zerouki, Chief Trade and Industry Officer and a member of its Executive Committee, will be leaving the company at the end of October 2025. Zerouki, who joined…
Ahead of the upcoming CIBJO Congress 2025 in Paris on 27 October, the CIBJO Pearl Commission, led by Kenneth Scarratt, has released its latest Special Report. The report underscores how scientific research…
The India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), in collaboration with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has achieved a major milestone by facilitating the country’s first-ever duty-free import of gold under…
Diamond prices declined in many categories during September, Rapaport informed. The US tariffs and the sale of De Beers perpetuated uncertainty in the market. Prices declined sharply for round polished goods under…
The Edit, a gallery of Italian jewellery masterpieces is set to illuminate New York City on 29-30 October 2025, presenting the artistry and innovation of Italy’s leading jewellery houses and designers. Organised…
GJEPC launched the 6-hour online course on Market Selection and Finding Buyers on 9th October under its flagship Exporter Mentorship Programme (EMP). The first of four sessions, conducted today by international trade…
The second day of the fifth batch of the Exporter Mentorship Programme (EMP) being conducted by GJEPC at IJEX, Dubai from 6th to 10th October 2025, continued to deepen delegates’ understanding of…