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A recent study has revealed that Early Iron Age jewellery discovered in southern Poland contains iron sourced from a meteorite. The…

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has appointed Kirit Bhansali as Chairman and Shaunak Parikh as Vice Chairman,…

Gold leasing rates in India have reached record levels, doubling within a month due to a tightening global supply. Banks are…

A London High Court ruling has dismissed a legal claim by Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, the chief executive…

Lucara Diamond Corp has sold two diamonds recovered from its Karowe mine in Botswana for a total of $54 million. The…

A jewellery store in Burrabazar has fallen victim to an online payment scam involving counterfeit transaction confirmations. The incident, which took…

Mehul Shah, Vice President of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Gemmological…

Titan Company has reported an increase in sales of diamond jewellery, attributing this to rising gold prices and a focus…

The diamond market saw subdued trading in January, with mixed reports on holiday sales, according to Rapaport. While demand remained…

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched a series of reports on the natural diamond industry, covering market trends, origins,…

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, India’s largest lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery brand, has raised approximately $11 million (INR 90 crore) in…

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) USA has introduced GemPass, a new bundled certification package for coloured gemstones, at the AGTA…

India has become the world’s largest consumer of gold jewellery, surpassing China with total consumption of 563.4 tonnes in 2024.…

The Indian government has removed import duties on seeds used in lab-grown diamond production and lowered tariffs on certain precious…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has completed its 100th field gemmology expedition with the landmark trip taking GIA researchers…

Gold sales in Zaveri Bazaar, India’s largest gold market, have slowed ahead of the upcoming Union Budget and concerns over…

Swiss watch exports fell by 2.8% in 2024, with total shipments amounting to CHF 25.99 billion, primarily due to weaker…

The United States will require diamond importers to declare the country of mining origin for all shipments entering the country,…

De Beers Group and the Government of Botswana have concluded negotiations on a new 10-year sales agreement for rough diamonds…

The Artisan Awards 2025, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and supported by GIA India in…

The prices of fancy-colour diamonds fell by 2.2% in 2024, reflecting a slowdown in the luxury sector and broader economic…

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced the launch of “Moments,” a global social media campaign highlighting the…

Indian jeweller Jos Alukkas has announced a 28% surge in diamond jewellery sales over the first nine months of the…

The Department of Commerce, Government of India, has announced the Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme, which will take effect from…

Jemora Gemhouse, a new auction house specialising in rare and high-value polished coloured gemstones, has been unveiled in Dubai. The platform…

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh has announced plans to install electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) in jewellery shops…

India’s polished diamond export sector showed some signs of stabilisation in December 2024, according to data from the Gems and…

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has inducted renowned jewellery designer, artist, and educator Reena Ahluwalia into the…

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has reported a 12 per cent increase in gold jewellery exports during…

Diamond producers across Africa are reported to be supporting the adoption of the Authentia traceability platform, a technology-driven initiative designed…