Forevermark Unveils Its Latest Podcast Episode Levison Wood: Walking With Elephants

This Earth Day, Forevermark has released its latest podcast episode, Levison Wood: Walking with Elephants on “The Power of the Diamond” series.

Knowledge Webinar Takes Centre Stage Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

The jewellery industry has always been active and in this time of lockdown the industry is utilising the time in a constructive way by conducting knowledgable webinars, which are conducted with collective efforts by various associations like GJEPC, GJC, IBJA including media houses like AOJ Media along with KNC Services and Glambox etc. These webinars include interesting sessions on various topics along with mutiple training session that are delivered by eminent speakers including women speakers of the industry. Webinars conducted so far has received huge appreciation and are considered as useful as well.

Post Lockdown Buy Back Of Gold

Challenges and Opportunities

WORLD'S FOREMOST ‘ONLY DIAMOND SHOW' BHARAT DIAMOND WEEK (BDW) GOES DIGITAL

The organizing committee of Bharat Diamond Week (BDW), world’s foremost ‘only diamond show’ decided that the BDW will go Digital.

WGC's Survey Provides Crucial Insights on India's Gold Investment Market

The research study confirms that there is a high penetration of gold among Indian retail investors: two thirds of those surveyed had bought gold in the past. But then 29% of retail investors have never bought gold in the past but are open to the idea of buying gold in the future. So, there is a significant opportunity for the industry to seize upon and grow the market.

Natural Diamonds – The True Wonders of Nature

Diamonds have always been desired for their sparkle, endurance and strength.

De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds offers online diamond foundation course for free to industry partners

Retail staff and jewellery industry professionals invited to take online only course for free during nationwide Covid-19 outbreak.

De Beers Group contributes funds across Botswana and Namibia to support Covid-19 response

De Beers Group contributes $2,500,000 across Botswana and Namibia to aid the response to the COVID-19 crisis.

GJC launches GJS a mega B2B show to be held in Mumbai in June 2020

All India Gems and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), presents its dream project -India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS) 2020 - the first edition of its B2B expo in Mumbai from 25th to 29th June 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) Mumbai.

Diamonds - from real emotions to real transformation of lives

The value of diamonds has been calculated not just by their price down the ages, but also the deep emotional connection they hold for those who own them.

Assocham's 12th International Gold Economic Forum takes place in New Delhi

Background paper on the gold industry launched at 12th International Gold Economic Forum in New Delhi.

64th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair had more foreign buyers, generated 70 Million USD in revenue, 13% Increase in foreign visitors

The 64th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair organized by the DITP, Ministry of Commerce on September 10 – 14, 2019 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani under the theme of “Thailand’s Magic Hands: The Spirit of Jewelry Making” was highly successful.

250 Artisans Craft 50 kg Gold Plated Durga Idol for the Grand Durga Puja in Kolkata

Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals for the people of Kolkata and it is celebrated in a splendid manner.

Jaipur Hosted ICA Congress 2017 In October

The 17th International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) Congress 2017 was organised from 21st to 24th October 2017, at Hotel Fairmont in Jaipur.

Daivadnya Jewellers Association 1st AGM Held At Belgaum On 27th March

Daivadnya Jewellers Association, Belgaum first Annual General meeting was held at Belgaum on 27th March 2018. It was followed by an educational and informative session.

Forevermark India Organises 'Leadership In The Disruptive Era' For 35 Leading Partners

Forevermark India organised "Leadership in the Disruptive Era", a customised program at Cambridge University for its 35 leading partners. The areas covered were Managing Family Business, Disruption, Teams – Creating Culture & Values, Ethics and Emotional Intelligence besides others.

Krizz Falls From Grace

Fraud allegation against Chennai’s Kanishk Gold; banks face over 1000 crores loss

Diamonds Will Not Be Forever

The revelation of high profile scam, where soft spoken diamantaire Nirav Modi is involved, has sent shocking ripples across the society, especially the high class, who have been flaunting his brand proudly. Here’s a low down on what went wrong. Is it the end of the road for Nirav Modi and his eponymous brand?

Global Brands Affirm Success And Contentment At Baselworld 2018

Hailed as “A unique meeting place for the best in the industry” and as “An indispensable platform”, Baselworld 2018, the world’s best watch and jewellery show, concluded on March 27th garnering positive reviews from exhibitors and visitors.

Credit Risk A Rising Concern

As Banks Have Become More Cautious About Their Lending Procedures Due to Mounting Non-performing Assets (Npas), Credit Availability Remains a Constraining Factor for the Gem and Jewellery Industry. Citing Lack of Transparency in the Industry, the Bankers Are Reluctant to Finance Any Gj Business to a Large Extent. However, the Industry Wants Bankers to Initiate Procedures to Share and Adopt Best Practices for Each Others to Minimise Their Risks. Already Paying the Higher Interest Rates on Business Loans Than Other Sectors, the Industry Is Suffering Big-time in This Financial Tug-of-war. Aoj’s Praveer Sinha Finds Out More About the Ongoing Credit Crisis in the Industry.

Reliance Jewels Adopts New Brand Strategy For Expansion

India's fine jewellery brand Reliance Jewels has completed its decade long run this year. With a Legacy of Crafting Excellence, since its inception the brand has focused on fine craftsmanship producing a Plethora of unique designs in fine jewellery right from traditional and regal creations to individualistic, sharp and contemporary light Jewellery. It has always been sensitive to the changing trends and tastes of its customers, giving a chance to choose exquisite designs for any personality, age, style or occasion. Sunil Nayak, CEO, Reliance Jewels, in an exclusive interview given to AOJ's Bina Thakur, opens up about company's expansion plan, its 'Blue Ocean Strategy' innovative products and policies.

KJF-AGM Held At Mysore On 29th October

Karnataka Jewellers Federation State Meeting and AGM held at Mysore the heritage city and cultural capital of Karnataka on 29th October 2017.

Indian Weddings - Of Trade, Trends & Timing The Occasion

India’s demographics is such that the penchant for gold has defied all market conditions and sustained even amidst a 500 percent increase in rupee gold price. India’s jewellery market is the 2nd largest in the world. 25 percent of the demand for gold comes from India.

The Big Fat Indian Wedding

In the month of November 2016, immediately after demonetisation there was a sense of doom and gloom in India’s jewellery retail trade.

Glamour And Pizzazz, Bengali-Style!

Despite no formal training in jewellery designing, Radhika Jain, founder, MiRA, has carved a niche for herself in the jewellery industry with some of the renowned collections to her credit. Read on to know how she found her calling, from where she draws inspiration from and what’s more in her kitty.

Twin Jewellery Shows Set To Open in Hong Kong in March

Two of the jewellery industry’s leading trade fairs are set to open in Hong Kong in early 2017.

Jewellery Trends 2017

Forecasting of trends is an important step towards bringing in fresh ideas and energy into the gem and jewellery industry.

Ripples And Waves

Every industry has constant changes and things move, challenges appear, however in the Gems and Jewelry Industry in India, there has been constant waves and at times even whirlpools over the last couple of years, right from change in PAN limits, introduction of Excise Duty (which resulted in a 45 day nationwide strike), the big DeMo - Demonetization which got everyone into frenzy to the recent NiMo – Nirav Modi bank scam that has been making top charts not just in our industry but beyond.

IIJS May Move to a New Venue in 2018

Praveen Shankar Pandya, chairman, The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has conducted an interactive session with the trade media on the sidelines of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS-2016) on August 6, 2016. He spoke on a range of issues and topics from response on the IIJS-2016, upcoming weeding season, decline in exports and IIJS' expanding to a new venue by 2018.

Maiden IBJA-LBMA Gold Seminar in Mumbai concludes successfully

The first ever IBJA-LBMA Gold Seminar - Bridging the divide - held on August 10, 2016 at JW Marriot in Mumbai, concluded on a successful note. Ruth Crowell, Chief Executive Officer, London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) along-with Mohit Kamboj, National President, India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA), Prithviraj Kothari, Managing Director, Riddi Siddhi Bullions Limited (RSBL) and Rajesh Khosla, Managing Director, MMTC PAMP inaugurated the function.