CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE EVOLVING MARKET
Diamond jewellery retailers, once navigating a relatively stable landscape, now face a dynamic market, brimming with both challenges and opportunities. R Sugandha traces this transformation, and speaks with retailers across India to figure out the current market scenario

74 NAVIGATING GLOBAL SHIFTS IN THE CUT AND POLISHED DIAMOND INDUSTRY
As global tides of commerce ebb and flow, Antwerp finds itself at a crossroads. With Dubai’s ascent as a rival hub, the city grapples with reinventing its role in the glittering world of cut and polished diamonds.

ROUGH DIAMOND IMPORT DOWN BY 8% OWING TO G7-EU BAN: GJEPC
Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, talks to Suneeta Kaul about the steps that are being taken to address the challenges and mitigate the situation

JEWELS OF TIME: BEST WATCHES FROM WATCHES & WONDERS, GENEVA
Renowned brands showcased their finest creations, captivating everyone with their exquisite craftsmanship and luxury

DIAMOND PRICE VOLATILITY REPORT: UNPACKING THE 2023 TRENDS

THE HITS & MISSES OF THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY IN 2023

TOP JEWELLERY TRENDS YOU CAN ANTICIPATE THIS YEAR

HOW TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING THE CONVENTIONAL DIAMOND INDUSTRY
In this research paper, Nishant Gupta and Mehul Mehta, PGP students at IIM Rohtak, examine the transformative impact of mobile applications on the B2B aspect of the diamond industry. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, the study investigates how these applications have
enhanced efficiency and connectivity, revolutionizing the traditional diamond trading process...

In this issue: 
RARE & MAGNIFICENT Fancy colour diamonds on an all time high!

How the pandemic gave digital jewellery auctions a boost.

Exotic watches from Watches & Wonders 2023.

ISRAEL DIAMOND WEEK, GARRARD’S LATEST, PORTRAIT-CUT DIAMONDS & MORE

ROUGH PATCHES ON THE ROCKY ROAD TO SURAT - U.S. sanctions have affected Surat’s diamond traders forcing factories to cut work timings or even shut shop. Sustaining the diamond trade would need innovation at the next level and leading the business would need acumen
beyond perception. Read on to know how Surat has taken this crisis head-on and is actively planning a sustainable future for the diamond trade.

DIAMONDS, WAR, RUSSIA & UKRAINE
REVIEWING IMPACT ON DIAMOND SUSTAINABILITY

GLOBAL LUXURY MARKET ON AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY - The luxury market has seen
unprecedented growth in the past year, and the reasons are manifold –
international travel restrictions, lack of spending avenues, indulgence in retail therapy, all have contributed to luxury goods sales like never before,
finds out Suneeta Kaul.

48 LAB GROWN DIAMONDS, TOO, ARE FOREVER! - LGDs gaining acceptance in India

Price Vs Demand 
How are diamond jewellery manufacturers managing scarcity of niche goods?

International Market 
Is the jewellery industry regaining its stronghold?

Jewellery Are Indian RetailersReady To Stock Lab-Grown DiamondJewellery?

Pantone colour of the year, rose motif & more

What Effect Will Increasing Prices of rough Diamonds have on the market? Up, Above,Rough Prices so High!

10TH EDITION OF JJS IJ JEWELLERS CHOICE DESIGN IJ AWARDS TOP DESIGNS IN A GRAND VIRTUAL AWARD CEREMONY.

JOANNA HARDY, INDEPENDENT GEMMOLOGIST AND JEWELLERY EXPERT
OF KNOWLEDGE & BRILLIANCE.

RICHA SINGH, MD, NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL INCREASING DESIRABILITY OF DIAMONDS, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

Special Feature
Poetic Diamonds
Demand for fancy colour diamonds are on the rise, as collectors want something rare and one-of-a-kind

Teal Sapphires
Wear a Piece of the Ocean and the Forest at Once...

SPECIAL REPORT
Diamond Workforce of Surat How soon before diamond workers return?

The Importance of an Earnest Price List
The diamond industry without a benchmark price could lead to confusion. What it really needs is a price list that is backed by solid data arrived by studying the actual deals made over a period of time finds out Vijetha Rangabashyam

speCial reporT
GJSCI Symposium
Spreading Knowledge &
Technical Know-How.


The roCk Talk
Aquamarine, rainbow colour
gemstones, charmed pieces
& moon motif.


red CarpeT Jewels
Jewels from Golden Globes,
SAG & Grammy Awards.

Trade Fair Third Edition of Bharat Diamond Week aims to lift the industry sentiment & bring in positivity

Indians comprise of about 1.4 million people in the United Kingdom making them the single largest visible ethnic minority population in the country. British Pakistanis are number two with a population of 1.17 million. With a population of half a million, Bangladeshis are also not too far behind. There are close to 700 jewellers in the UK and London alone has 150 jewellers of Asian origin that cater to the needs of the Asian population. Asians the world over are known for their entrepreneurial skills and business acumen and Anil Prabhakar during his recent visit to the UK analysed the Asian diaspora within the jewellery community

Kimberley Process Intersessional Conference 16th Kimberley Process Intersessional Conference a grand success, Manthan 2019
Manthan Makes a Difference, Tracr Platform Connecting the Diamond Industry...

Special Report - Precious Cargo Custom Clearance Circular for Rough Imports A Rough Journey.

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