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Responsible sourcing is the cornerstone of any modern Diamond business

Closer Talk with Evgeny Agureev, Deputy CEO - Director of ALROSA’s United Selling Organization  1) How do you assess ALROSA’s H1 2021 sales and demand in India? Read More...

GJEPC ANNOUNCES THE THEME FOR ARTISAN AWARDS 2022

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) launched the theme of the 5th edition of Artisans Awards - “The Collectors” at a networking evening on 12th October on the side-lines of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) 2021 in Dubai. The announcement was made in the presence of Dr. Aman Puri, Consul General, Consulate Gene Read More...

Natural Diamond Always...

An interview with Jim Vimadalal, Director - Alrosa India About ALROSA ALROSA Read More...

PM Narendra Modi Sets USD 400 bn Target for the Indian Export Sector

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual interactive meeting with Heads of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), Chambers of Commerce, Indian Missions abroad, along with stakeholders of the trade and commerce sector on 6th August 2021. The purpose of the interaction was to provide a focussed thrust to leverage and expand India’s merchandise exports to $400 billion in 2021-22. Read More...

The Future of Gems & Jewelry Post Pandemic: Where Are We Headed?

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) organized a webinar entitled “The Future of Gems & Jewelry Post Pandemic: Where Are We Headed?” on June 4, 2021 highlighting the potential business opportunity between India’s and Thailand’s jewelry industry in post COVID-19, as well as to promote the upcoming BGJF Vi Read More...

BGJF: Asia’s largest Jewellery virtual trade fair

Consumer appetite for jewellery and accessories, which has been dampened by COVID-19 pandemic has started to increase due to the dynamic of the industry and changes in consumer behavior. One of the main indicators is the value of the global jewellery market, which is expected to rise from USD 230 billion in 2020 to USD 292 billion by 2025 according to Statista.com. Thailand, one of the Read More...

Diamonds Do Good Launches Project Bracelet

Heera Zhaveraat had the chance to catch up with Nancy Orem Lyman, Executive Director of the global non-profit Diamonds Do Good. Here they discuss the recently launched ‘Project Bracelet’ initiative inviting designers from around the world to participate in creating a new signature bracelet that defines the organization. Read More...

Lab-Growns more Popular in Europe than USA

Jewelry buyers in western Europe are more likely to embrace lab-grown diamonds than those in the USA, says new research. Forty-one percent said they'd bought or been given an LGD, compared with 32 percent in the USA. Read More...

"All Mined diamonds are definitely not rare diamonds."

"All Mined diamonds are definitely not rare diamonds." CVD will give artisans the opportunity to form new shapes and cut. There will be many possibilities. Exclusively HZ focused on GenNext & Indian Origin entrepreneur. Vikram Shah Founder, Heyaru Engineering! For our more comprehensive readers, here are the valued ex Read More...

A landmark budget for the gem & jewellery industry!

  GJEPC welcomes Hon’ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s visionary budget; reduction of customs duty on raw materials like gold, silver, and platinum to boost jewellery exports. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a slew of measures to boost Gem & Jewellery exports by cutting import duty on precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. Read More...