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…
New survey results released on May 21st, 2018, by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA), an international alliance of the world’s leading diamond mining companies, and The Harris Poll demonstrate that a clear…
The sea sponge is one of the world’s simplest multi-cellular living organisms, but its complex, interconnected and fragile geometry makes it impossible for jewellery using traditional methods. Design studio Nervous Systems, launched…
The European Union, as the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2018, hosted this year’s Intersessional meeting in Antwerp, Belgium from June 18th-22nd. This year’s Intersessional meeting – the annual forum…