In a gesture of national pride, Surat-based diamantaire and Rajya Sabha MP Govind Dholakia presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a unique natural diamond masterpiece, the “Navbharat Ratna”, on 2nd December 2024.…
In a move welcomed by the GJEPC, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification allowing banks to close outstanding small-value shipping bills in the Export Data Processing and Monitoring…
India’s jewellery industry is playing a pivotal role in driving global demand for platinum, as highlighted in the latest Platinum Quarterly report released by the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). The surge…
Diamond prices rose for some categories in November, according to the Rapaport Group. Pre-holiday demand and a drop in polished production halted the negative trend of the past eight months. The RapNet…
Rio Tinto’s second Beyond Rare™ Tender, titled “Colour Awakened,” has concluded with resounding success. The collection showcased 76 exquisite diamonds, including rare pink, red, and violet diamonds from the Argyle diamond mine,…
Nearly 197 million Americans participated in shopping over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This number, while slightly lower than last year’s…
“Using independent grading labs ensures accurate assessments. Leveraging a reputable third party for grading upholds honesty and fosters consumer trust.” As part of the Legacy of Leadership knowledge series for the GIA…
The GJEPC-run Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC in SEEPZ, Mumbai has raised the bar for Indian jewellery manufacturing with the launch of its new Advanced Diamond Setting Training Program. This program, developed with GRS…
With Paraíba tourmaline emerging as the next It gem in the luxury jewellery world, sustainable miner Cuprian & Co. is all set to make its mark through a design collaboration this week…
Kolkata’s top diamond jewellery retailers report how the East Indian market is experiencing a renewed demand for natural diamonds, especially in the segment of oversized diamonds, like 1-ct and 2-carat natural diamonds.…