This month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the new Surat Diamond Bourse in Khajod, Surat, which is slated to be the largest corporate facility in the world. The SDB was constructed by the Khajod Development Authority and the Diamond Traders’ Association. Mumbai will be replaced by Surat as the hub of India‘s diamond commerce. …
The annual Congress for the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) will take place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from October 3 through October 5 of this year. On October 1 and 2, there will be pre-Congress sessions. The National Gem & Jewellery Council of India (NGJCI) and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) are hosting the …
Ippolita CEO and founder Ippolita Rostagno recently partnered with artist Rachel Feinstein to create a piece of Judaica for the Jewish Museum’s collection. The Marriage Ring is a fantastical ring, almost a foot tall, in the shape of a castle rendered in 925 sterling silver dipped in 18k gold. The castle sits on top of …
The 20th anniversary of the Diavik diamond mine in Canada‘s Northwest Territories is being celebrated by mining giant Rio Tinto. Through a combination of surface and underground mining, the mine, which was found during a rush of mineral prospecting in the 1990s, has since produced more than 140 million carats of rough diamonds. Less than …
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At Christie’s in Geneva, the largest and most costly private jewellery collection ever offered for auction is anticipated to set new records. Some of her most prized possessions, such as the 90-carat Harry Winston Briolette of India diamond necklace, will be offered for auction. The 90.38 carat D colour South African diamond in the Briolette …
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All moms have a special position in their children’s lives as a source of inspiration, tenacity, imagination, bravery, and unwavering support. The traditional Forevermark Icon™ Collection is the ideal way to celebrate the beloved relationship between moms and their children as Mother’s Day draws near. The Forevermark Icon™ Collection honours the brand’s signature motif, which …
The Icon Collection from De Beers Forevermark: A Stunning Honour to Mothers Read More »
According to the Rapaport Group, the RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat polished diamonds decreased 2.4% in April. In May, the index dropped from 7,543 at the start of the year to 7,159. While the RAPI for 0.30-carat diamonds exhibited some consistency, other sizes were likewise weak. Smaller item costs decreased, reversing their rising trend. …
For 1-carat polished diamonds, RAPI™ decreased 2.4% in April. Read More »
In Kozhikode, Malabar Gold & Diamonds today unveiled ARTISTRY STORE, the largest jewellery store in the globe, guaranteeing a top-notch jewellery buying experience. The Artistry Store, a brand-new international shopping destination for gold and diamonds, is being built in the same location where the Malabar Group was founded thirty years ago. The Artistry Store was …
Kozhikode receives the opening of an Artistry store by Malabar Gold & Diamonds. Read More »
On May 6, 2023, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Jaipur hosted an awards ceremony for participants in its Postgraduate, Graduate, and Diploma Programmes. Smt. Shakuntala Rawat, the government of Rajasthan’s minister of industries, attended as the event’s special guest. Shri Rajiv Jain, Vice Chancellor, Raj University and RISU; Shri Rajiv Arora, Minister …
As part of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for FY 2023–2024, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, announced new tariff rate quota (TRQ) applications under tariff head 7108 through May 7th, 2023, in a public notice dated April 28, 2023. The TRQ, which permits lower customs tax rates, will help …
