PIAGET'S THE EXTRAORDINARY LIGHTS - BRILLIANCE UNLIMITED

Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller Piaget launches its new high jewellery collection, The Extraordinary Lights, which has taken inspiration from the ‘dark’ side – the brand has already experimented with themes of sunlight, flora and fauna, and now it makes a dramatic shift to an altogether different theme

Reena Ahluwalia Paints the Mouawad Miss Universe Power of Unity crown

The diamond painting was commissioned by Mouawad Co-guardian Fred Mouawad and will be auctioned to make a positive societal contribution and impact. In the past, Reena has painted a series of historic Mouawad diamonds, including the Mouawad Dragon and the Mouawad Dynasty.

Sanjay Kothari – KGK Group - Embracing Digitalization the Way Forward, says Sanjay Kothari of KGK Group

The global pandemic has taught many lessons to businesses – one of the more rewarding ones is embracing digitalization in a more meaningful way. Sanjay Kothari talks about how KGK has learnt to complement the offline business with online savvy

Jewellery Retail Market – U.S. - Even in a Pandemic, Americans Love their Jewellery

Americans are spending their pent-up savings on things that make them happy, and jewellery is a key ingredient of their happiness. Vijetha Rangabashyam speaks with medium-to-high-end jewellery retailers in the U.S. to understand the current consumer mindset, how they are overcoming challenges, their immediate concerns, sales strategies, going forward, and more

Lucara Recovers 1,174 ct Diamond from the Karowe Mine in Botswana

Lucara Diamond Corp. announced the recovery of a 1,174.76ct diamond from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana. The 1,174ct diamond represents the third +1,000 carat diamond recovered from the South Lobe of the AK6 kimberlite.

JCK Las Vegas 2021 - Will the JCK Event be the Silver Bullet the Industry Needs?

The entire jewellery industry is excited to be participating in a physical show after almost two years. Exhibitors and buyers alike are eagerly waiting to meet one another at the JCK event in Las Vegas, not withstanding the fact that footfalls might not be too heavy says Sugandha R

GJEPC Launches its New Brand Identity

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India’s apex body for the Gem & Jewellery Trade in India introduced their new identity today. The vision is to position India as a unique destination for gems and jewellery.

Lucara Recovers 62ct Fancy Pink Diamond

Lucara Diamond Corp. announced the recovery of a 62.7ct fancy pink diamond from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana.

G&J Exports - How India Overcame All Odds to Register Shining Jewellery Exports

Indian exports have done considerably well since the beginning of this year, despite the second wave of the pandemic, and several challenges that ensued. Diamond and jewellery business owners explain how they managed this feat to R Sugandha

Auction Round-up - A SEASON OF DAZZLE!

From exceptional unmounted diamonds, emerald cuts and brilliant rounds, statement pieces by JAR, and other masters of jewellery, to timeless vintage classics, the auction season has been about diamonds, diamonds and more diamonds!

International Market A BOOM or a Bane?

Will diamond businesses emerge at the top after the pandemic dies down? Diamond businesses across the globe have had a tough year and challenges aplenty. They share some vital insights and details about embracing technology, consumer sentiment and the way forward, with Gunjan Jain

Price Vs Demand How are diamond jewellery manufacturers managing Scarcity of niche goods?

World over demand for diamond jewellery is steadily rising, however manufacturing and certification of loose diamonds isn’t matching the demand levels. This is resulting in several forms of demand-supply inequalities. R Sugandha finds out from diamond business owners how this uncertainty is affecting their business

Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Pvt Ltd A Shining success Story

Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Pvt Ltd began under the visionary leadership and able guidance of Vinod Jain, since then the company is growing by leaps and bounds and today is one of the frontrunners in the industry

How renowned jewellers are designing in a pandemic-stricken world? Designing in the Era of Conservative Spending, Minimalism & Sustainability

From concentrating on the functional aspects of jewellery, reducing the cost while retaining its perceived value to sending out messages of hope, love and happiness through their pieces, making efforts to be fully sustainable and digitizing themselves, world-renowned jewellery designers speak with Vijetha Rangabashyam about designing in the era of a pandemic

Elsa Peretti There will never be another Elsa

Brazen, headstrong and futuristic, Elsa Peretti is a cultural icon. Making simple, ordinary symbols and patterns extraordinary, into something of a cult, was Peretti’s modus operandi. Much like many designers, her approach to design was not built on the rarity or preciousness of raw materials, but on the intrinsic, raw beauty of art and its veritable faculties says Vijetha Rangabashyam

Melissa Kaye Fine Jewelry Of Hope & Happiness

Melissa Kaye’s jewels are edgy, intelligent, fun and timeless, just like the women they are made for, observes Vijetha Rangabashyam

Lucapa sells Mothae rough for $5.6 Million and finds 113ct diamond

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited announced a lockdown in Jan 2021 due to a spurt in COVID-19 cases the Lesotho Government had imposed a 14-day nationwide lockdown.

Lab-grown diamond jewellery: Are Indian Retailers Ready to Stock Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery?

BDB, Mumbai has plans to reverse its earlier ruling on trading of lab grown diamonds and is considering allowing trading of lab grown diamonds alongside naturally sourced diamonds. This move begets a primary question; is the Indian consumer ready to pay for lab grown diamond jewellery? Retailers and producers of lab grown diamonds share their thoughts with R Sugandha

Israel Diamond Exchange elects Boaz Moldawsky as president

Moldawsky, 54, a second-generation diamantaire, whose family was among the founders of the Israeli diamond industry, is the joint CEO of the Moldawsky Group.

Natural Diamond Council reports on the desirability of diamonds among millennial and Gen-Z consumers

Natural Diamond Council conducted broad diamond desirability research through 360 Market Reach in the final quarter of 2020 among 5,000 respondents between the ages of 18 – 39.

Dominion closes Ekati sale to Arctic

Canada-based miner Dominion Diamond Mines ULC has completed the previously announced sale of the Ekati diamond mine and associated assets to Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd., a company formed and owned by funds and accounts managed by DDJ Capital Management, Brigade Capital Management, LP and Western Asset Management Company, LLC.

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Forevermark Spring Summer Trend Report 2021

HOW CAN THE DIAMOND TRADE SPEAK BETTER TO A STRONG, INDEPENDENT FEMALE SHOPPER?

Promoting Diamond Jewellery Amidst Independent Female Shoppers

Jewels from Paris Haute Couture Week 2021 Jewels for Keeps

High jewellery houses from Place Vendome have pulled all stops to create pieces that are simply works of art

Amethyst

Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral species quartz. Admired for millennia, amethyst has a colourful lore: It was once thought to prevent drunkenness, keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted in battle and business affairs, and calm lovers overrun by passion.

Piaget Wings of Light - Tropical Utopia

Piaget’s latest high jewellery collection transports you to a lush tropical jungle, with a magnificent adventure, of vivid colours, wild plants and majestic birds says Vijetha Rangabashyam

Vintage with a Twist

Sorellina is a brand that is a melange of beauty and brains. The eloquent designs comes from Nicole Carosella’s mind that has no boundaries when it comes to creativity and the art of understanding the pulse of the audience has been mastered by sister Kim who handles the business side of things

The Way Forward for the Diamond Industry - Now or Never: Changes the Diamond Industry MUST Implement

As the sentiment is marginally improving with a slight increase in demand, now is the time the Indian diamond industry should try and implement a few important changes, from mines to market says R Sugandha

Of Trust & Authenticity

Having built its brand on trust, quality and authenticity, Anita Diamonds has emerged as as this shining beacon of a company in the last decade

Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India - Securing Public Trust in Gems & Jewellery

As the new Managing Director of GIA India, Sriram Natarajan talks about taking over the reins at a challenging time, education and creating awareness in the time of the pandemic, GIA’s new and improved Melee Analysis, the future of AI in diamond grading and more