Tracr crosses five million rough diamonds, carbon emissions fall 14%, and Botswana receives a US$70 million development commitment as De Beers advances its Building Forever goals. Key Highlights As global buyers place greater emphasis on provenance, sustainability and responsible sourcing, De Beers Group’s 2025 Sustainability Report offers a clear indication of the priorities shaping the…
WFDB President calls for unified grading standards, stronger consumer protection, Mine-to-Market transparency, and a global identity for natural diamonds. Key Highlights The natural diamond industry must strengthen consumer trust, create greater value beyond the product itself and work collectively across the global supply chain if it is to secure long-term growth, according to Mehul Shah,…
September 2026, Part 2 Right now, we all could use a treat. It feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves while celebrating and supporting artists and the galleries who show them! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries to showcase…
Bernhard Schobinger and Dorothea Prühl came to jewelry from opposite sides of a divided Europe. Schobinger came of age in Switzerland’s postwar avant-garde, while Prühl developed her practice in East Germany, first as a designer and later as an influential teacher at the art school in Halle where she had trained. In 1962, the year…
Whether you’re preparing for your first certification or a recertification, a self-assessment is one of the most important tools to support you through the process. As part of your certification journey, you are required to submit a self-assessment to your auditor prior to your audit. We have a self-assessment available for the Code of Practices (COP), Chain of Custody (COC),…
Council urges BIS and the Government to retain the existing ₹45 hallmarking fee pending stakeholder consultation, saying enforcement and affordability should take priority over higher compliance costs. Key Highlights The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has urged the Government of India and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to immediately review the…
Natural diamond manufacturer Kiran Gems strengthens its global leadership after winning seven Rank 1 honours at the 52nd India Gems & Jewellery Awards, including its 17th recognition as Highest Exporter of Cut & Polished Diamonds Key Highlights Kiran Gems, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and exporters of natural diamonds, has been recognised with seven…
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah says India has the infrastructure, capital and entrepreneurship to become the world’s leading gems and jewellery hub, while GJEPC outlines a US$100 billion export roadmap by 2040. Key Highlights India’s gem and jewellery industry brought together the country’s top political leadership and industry stalwarts at the 52nd India Gems…
India’s gem and jewellery exports reach US$2.30 billion in August 2026 as value-added jewellery drives growth despite pressure on plain gold jewellery exports. Key Highlights India’s gem and jewellery industry maintained positive export momentum in August 2026, with gross exports rising 3.14% year-on-year to US$2.30 billion, driven by a sharp increase in value-added jewellery exports…
The new store marks Limelight’s 8th exclusive outlet in Mumbai, further strengthening its retail presence across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Key Highlights Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, India’s largest and most trusted lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, continues to expand its retail footprint with the launch of its new exclusive store in Kalyan, marking its 8th store in Mumbai. The…
HRD Antwerp increases Mumbai grading capacity by 30%, enabling up to 2,000 diamonds a day while reinforcing the India–Belgium natural diamond partnership. Key Highlights Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever officially inaugurated HRD Antwerp’s renovated and significantly expanded laboratory in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), marking another milestone in the longstanding partnership between Belgium and…
India secures four seats on CIBJO’s Board of Directors as WFDB’s Mehul Shah and GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali join the World Jewellery Confederation’s leadership. Key Highlights India has further strengthened its influence in the global gem and jewellery industry after Mehul Shah, President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and Vice President of…
Key Highlights World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President and newly appointed CIBJO Director Mehul Shah has urged governments and global trade bodies to adopt local-language declarations for “Laboratory Grown Diamond” and “Synthetic Diamond” terminology, arguing that consumer awareness should take precedence over debates surrounding terminology itself. Speaking during a closed-door meeting held in connection…
Every gold-buying counter receives objects, not raw metal. A broken chain may be refinery feed, but an unfashionable ring may carry a desirable maker mark or period detail worth more intact. Treating every item as scrap can erase retail margin. Treating every mark as fact risks paying for gold that is plated, weighted, filled, or…
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