Signature Revives Buying Sentiments

The days leading up to Signature IIJS and IGJME were ones that were filled with concerns over the impact of demonetisation as well as new policies that may be introduced during the tabling of Budget 2017 which was held a few days prior to the show but once Signature IIJS started, the fears were allayed. Gold jewellery was in demand and smaller, lighter goods below ₹5 lakh across product categories was the order of the day. Solitaire reports.

Rio Tinto

Hands Over Bunder Project To MP Government.

GJEPC & De Beers Roll Out $7.5 Mn Generic Campaign

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and De Beers revealed plans to set in motion an ambitious ₹50 crore ($7.5 million) generic campaign to promote diamond jewellery.

Bangkok Fair Gets a New Look

Not only did the 58th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) have a new look this past September, but the nation’s biannual trade show is now under new management.

HK September Fair Celebrates 35th Anniversary

The mood was upbeat, yet cautious, at the start of the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair this past September. The second largest gem and jewellery show in the world, just behind the HKTDC-sponsored March show in terms of exhibitors, featured 3,692 participants from 56 countries and regions, according to the show’s organiser UBM.

60th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair – Mixed Results

The 60th edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair showcased a wide range of beautiful gems, jewellery, equipment and more. Sales were up, as were the number of exhibitors in the national pavilions.

Indo-Russian Diamond Ties Take A Giant Leap

In a historical development marking an important milestone in the relations between the Indian and Russian diamond industries, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India and Russian diamond mining firm Alrosa signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) in the presence of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on June 1st.

GJEPC Hosts India SAARC-Middle East Buyer Seller Meet

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the industry, organised the second India SAARC (South Asian Association For Regional Cooperation)-Middle East Buyer Seller Meet with the support of ministry of commerce & industry, Government of India from May 14th to 16th 2017 in New Delhi.

KP Intersessional Kicks Off Reform Cycle

The 2017 Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting that took place in Perth on May 1st-4th focused on the start of the three-year review cycle of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in order to strengthen the global rough diamond monitoring system.

De Beers Aims For Carbon-neutral Mining In 5 Years

De Beers announced it is leading a groundbreaking research project that aims to deliver carbon-neutral mining at some of the company’s operations in as few as five years.

How To Gain A Customer For Life

In a first-person account, retail jewellery consultant NAVIN SADARANGANI, founder of NYUZ, offers jewellers success formulas on how to stand out from the crowd, ways to engage your customer, enhance your brand credibility, and follow best retail practices.

A Post-Trump World: the Good, the Bad & The Uncertainty

November 8, 2016 was a day which will shape the future of the industry in different ways. On that day, as the US elections unfolded and ultimately resulted in Donald Trump being elected as the President of the United States, India had its own defining moment as the demonetisation of the ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Industry analyst PRANAY NARVEKAR hypothesises the future of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry under the Trump regime.

India Named KP Vice Chair For 2018

India has been elected as the vice chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2018 at the KP Plenary that took place in Dubai from November 13 to 17. Australia will be the KP chair for 2017. In 2019, India will assume the role of KP chair, a position that it previously held in 2008. The KP Plenary was attended by over 300 delegates from around the world including governments, industry and a group of civil society organisations.

Wounds Remain Raw In Central African Republic

Sectarian violence continues despite high hopes for new government.

IIGJ Introduces New Courses for Academic Year 2017-18

The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai, an initiative of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has commenced admissions and introduced new courses in Gems and Jewellery Designing and Management for the academic year 2017-18. The minimum eligibility starts from SSC onwards.

Nirav Modi Opens First Beijing Boutique

Continuing its global expansion spree, Mumbaiheadquartered luxury jewellery brand Nirav Modi launched its first boutique in Beijing, China at The Peninsula Beijing in late April.

Now Trace Emeralds With Gubelin's New Paternity Test

The Gübelin Gem Lab, one of the world’s leaders in the analysis of precious gemstones, announced the launch of the Emerald Paternity Test.

Akshaya Tritiya Sees Moderate Sales

This Akshaya Tritiya, jewellers saw a revival in gold jewellery purchases following last year’s subdued sales. Gold jewellery took precedence over bullion and consumers opted for design oriented lightweight pieces.

The Power Of Influence

A way to leverage local and national online socialites to tell your store’s story, build traffic and close sales.

Baselworld Turns 100

Baselworld, the leading international platform for global key players from the world of watches and jewellery, diamonds, gemstones and pearls, was inaugurated for the 100th time in March this year.

How A Gold Mine Has Brought Only Misery In Liberia

The maths was merciless. Siah* had the equivalent of $5 in her pocket but needed $15 to treat her youngest son Joseph’s malaria.

Asterism - Gems With A Star

The luminous star-like shape that many gemstones exhibit has fascinated people for hundreds if not thousands of years. Now, a comprehensive book on the subject has been written by German gemmologist and asterism.