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18 Antwerp Diamond Firms Sponsor Essential Medicines for Botswana A group of eighteen Antwerp-based diamond companies has come together to fund vital medical supplies for over 35,000 people in Botswana, following the government’s declaration of a medical emergency earlier this year. Coordinated by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the initiative will provide a year’s […]

Rare 6.17ct Fancy Pink Diamond to Headline Heritage’s Holiday Jewelry Auction A highly coveted 6.17-carat fancy-pink diamond ring — nicknamed The Angelina — is set to be the star lot at Heritage Auctions’ Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature Sale in Dallas on December 3, with estimates reaching as high as $1.8 million. The oval, VVS2-clarity pink

Tibarumal Jewels Introduces Elevé Diamonds, Marking a Significant Entry into the Lab-Grown Diamond Sector Tibarumal Jewels, one of South India’s most revered jewellery brands with over 100 years of legacy, has officially ventured into the lab-grown diamond category with the launch of Elevé Diamonds. The initiative represents a strategic expansion for the historic retailer, merging

VBJ Since 1900 Introduces AVATARA: A New Era of Transformative Design VBJ Since 1900 (Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers), one of India’s most respected heirloom jewellery houses, has launched AVATARA, a design evolution inspired by the multifaceted lives women lead today. The collection brings a fresh perspective to VBJ’s rich tradition of craftsmanship, offering pieces that transform,

Finestar Diamonds Opens New Manufacturing Facility in South Africa Finestar Diamonds and Jewellery has strengthened its presence in Southern Africa with the launch of a new diamond manufacturing facility at the Jewellery Manufacturing Precinct within Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The inauguration drew senior government officials and industry stakeholders, including representatives from the

Outreach Programme on Customs Procedures Conducted for MSME Exporters GJEPC, BDB, and Customs APSC jointly organised an Outreach Programme on Customs Procedures for MSME exporters in the gems and jewellery sector on 19th November 2025 at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai. The session aimed to enhance compliance awareness, promote export facilitation schemes, and guide MSMEs

A Jaipur Legacy Arrives in Doha: Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Opens Flagship Showcase Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas, one of India’s most prestigious fine jewellery maisons, has opened its flagship presence in Doha, Qatar, through a collaboration with the renowned Al Darwish Jewellery. The launch marks a significant global milestone for the Jaipur-born brand as it brings its century-old heritage

AWDC Introduces New Know Your Customer Portal Application The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has launched the KYCP (Know Your Customer Portal), a digital tool that automates customer and transaction screening for diamond traders. A New Digital Compliance Platform The KYCP system replaces manual, spreadsheet-based checks with an integrated platform that centralizes all KYC documentation.

The World Diamond Council (WDC) on 21st November expressed deep disappointment after a small group of Kimberley Process (KP) Participants blocked long-awaited reforms aimed at improving safeguards for Africa’s diamond-mining communities. For the past three years, the KP Review and Reform Committee had been working on the most extensive reform initiative in more than 20

The IIJS Bharat Visitor Team connected with over 250 jewellers across Guru Bazaar, Sultan Wind, and Mall Road during a targeted outreach initiative in Amritsar. The team also met with major trade bodies, including the Amritsar Sarafa Association, India Jewellers Forum, and Amritsar Swarankar Sangh. Discussions highlighted a strong interest among local jewellers in starting