In the context of the KP Intersessional that took place in mid-June, which brought the diamond world to Antwerp, the Russian ministry of finance, represented by the deputy minister of finance Aleksey…
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced on May 30th, 2018, the recovery of a 95-carat gem diamond from the Gahcho Kué mine located in the Northwest Territories, Canada. The diamond was included in…
HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond certification, and Gem Lab, a division of Malca-Amit Group, announced a new collaborative service on June 8th, 2018, whereby Gem Lab becomes an authorised ‘HRD…
Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) platform, and the only bourse in the Middle East affiliated with the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), has elected its new…
Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world’s foremost authority in gemmology, will offer its new Advanced Synthetic Diamond seminars in August in Mumbai and London, and in October at its world headquarters…
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) hosted its most successful Diamonds Do Good Awards to date, on May 31st, 2018, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. The funds raised will be…
Since the last couple of years, India’s top jewellery retail houses have been witnessing a rise in demand for trendy, daily wear diamond jewellery that is comfortable, light to wear as well…
The GemGeneve gem and jewellery trade fair debuted in Switzerland amid great fanfare. Held from May 10th-13th, it was a show with a difference, as it was open to both trade and…
The week of jewellery shows in Las Vegas kicked off with optimism and hope. It ended, however, on a more muted note for many exhibitors. Veteran jewellery journalist CYNTHIA UNNINAYAR takes a…
The India Pavilion organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gems Fair 2018 included 42 leading gem and jewellery exhibitors. The event…