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Lupita Nyong’o, an Academy Award-winning actress, has completed an immersion trip of South Africa and Namibia, with the goal of understanding the diamond industry’s broader consequences. The De Beers global ambassador visited diamond mines, trading businesses, and community programs to examine the sector’s contribution to sustainable development. Nyong’o’s itinerary included a visit to De Beers’ […]

CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri reaffirmed the international jewellery industry’s commitment to meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and implementing its Agenda 2030 on July 18 at the United Nations headquarters in New York, during the final day of the organization’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Dr. Cavalieri addressed the ECOSOC High-Level Segment for the fourth

The World Diamond Council (WDC) is urging industry members to hasten their transition to the new System of Warranties. The important date for raw diamond sales under the new system is swiftly approaching: September 21, 2024. The SoW is a global framework developed by the WDC to ensure that diamonds traded are conflict-free and follow

On July 22, 2024, GJEPC and the Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association (MDMA) organized a seminar in the Bharat Diamond Bourse‘s MDMA Trading Hall. More than 750 individuals attended the event, which focused on the benefits of the GJEPC Parichay Card and the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. Key benefits discussed included two-way SMS communication, Rs. 35,000 in

De Beers Group today announced that it has reached a definitive deal to sell an iron ore royalty right connected to the Onslow Iron project in West Pilbara, Australia, as part of its efforts to streamline the business and divest non-core assets in support of its Origins strategy. Taurus Funds Management will pay US$125 million

The IIJS Premiere door-to-door campaign in Abu Dhabi got a resounding favorable response, cementing the show’s status as the world’s largest jewellery trade event. Throughout the campaign, IIJS representatives visited 55 jewellers in all of the Emirates’ jewellery markets, presenting them with individualized previews of upcoming trends, innovations, and unique offers. Face-to-face encounters enabled jewellers

Kalyan Jewellers launched its third location on Satara Road in Pune today. Vicky Kaushal, a Bollywood celebrity, inaugurated the showroom, which exhibits a wide range of designs from Kalyan Jewellers‘ numerous collections. Patrons may anticipate cutting-edge facilities with a world-class ambiance, resulting in an unforgettable experience. Addressing the captivated throng, Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal said,

Ariana Grande, a US pop icon, has been named the new brand ambassador for Swarovski, an Austrian crystal and jewelry firm. Grande, 31, a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress, will appear in the company’s next holiday ad. Swarovski, which announced increased sales of $1.99 billion in 2023, said it chose Grande as a “powerful advocate

On Friday, July 19th, IGNITE Maharashtra was held under the chairmanship of Collector Thane. Mr. Mithilesh Pandey, Director of Membership, GJEPC, spoke at the event about the gem and jewelry sector’s future prospects, as well as the India jewelry Park in Mahape, Navi Mumbai. Mr. Pandey discussed the considerable export potential accessible to MSMEs via

Surat, Gujarat, has become the center of attention in the jewelry world with its latest show featuring an astonishing 8-carat lab-grown diamond embellished with Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s etched visage. The Surat Diamond Association organized the exhibition, which ran from July 12 to 14, and captivated guests with its unique gemstone fabrication. The diamond was