Discover your creative expression through the use of practical techniques on a jewellery designing workshop at GSI Knowledge Centre, suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Taught by industry expert Raja Gondkar,…
De Beers Group has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its partner in the Gahcho Kué mine, Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. The MoU contemplates incorporating properties owned by Kennady Diamonds…
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) India held a panel discussion on “Synthetic Diamonds: Challenges and Opportunities” at Hotel Hyatt Ahmedabad on March 5, 2018. Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of GIA India and…
De Beers said that its Forevermark diamond brand will enter the German market for the first time after signing with an exclusive licensee partner, and is in advanced-stage discussions with potential partners…
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) held an executive committee meeting in Idar-Oberstein in March, discussing a wide variety of subjects, including the World Diamond Council’s proposed changes to its System…
British diamond mining company Gem Diamonds earned a profit of $20.8 million on revenue of $214.3 million for the year that ended December 31st 2017. On a year-onyear basis, the firm’s revenue…
Canada-based mining company Fura Gems Inc. reported the start of its bulk sampling programme at the Coscuez emerald project in Boyacá, Colombia. During the initial phase of bulk sampling, a total of…
The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) will present a three-day course on “Analytical Methods in Gemmology” at the Jewelry Trade Center in Bangkok from April 25th to 27th. Participation is limited…
Platinum Guild International (PGI) India recently showcased the winning designs of PlatAfrica 2017, a jewellery design and manufacturing competition held annually. At a press meet held in Mumbai in March, PGI India…
Industry expert PRANAY NARVEKAR analyses the impact of the Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi scandal on the industry, and explains why banks are likely to become extra cautious of the sector for…