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The Coloured Stone Professional Programme, the first advanced gemology programme offered by Gemological Science International (GSI), has been completed successfully. Ms. Sunita Shekhawat, an accomplished Indian jewellery designer known for her intricate craftsmanship and revival of traditional meenakari techniques, and Dr. K.L Jain, President, Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, graced the valedictory event on […]

At Phillips New York, a range of signature gems, Art Deco items, and diamond jewellery fared well, with the top-selling item fetching $571,500. According to Phillips, the piece, a 1938 Art Deco Starfish brooch by French jewellery firm René Boivin, sold for somewhat more than its low estimate. It has a big cushion-shaped sapphire encircled

As long as the diamond market stays stable, Alrosa aims to issue a dividend to shareholders in the first half of 2023. It represents a turnaround for the Russian state-controlled miner, which last paid a dividend in 2021. “We agreed with the country’s government: if we do not see a deterioration in the economic situation

Senco Gold & Diamonds has announced a special deal to mark the significant festival of Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariots, with magnificent jewellery that exudes grace and beauty. Rath Yatra, also known as the celebration of Chariots, is a major Hindu celebration that takes place each summer. Rath Yatra is celebrated

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s sixth largest jewellery shop, has hired mass sensation Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., commonly known as NTR Jr., as its newest brand ambassador. NTR Jr. will appear in Malabar Gold & Diamonds‘ next consumer commercials. NTR Jr., a prolific actor and pan-India popular superstar drawing global attention, embodies the

After the Central Government made six-digit hallmarking necessary a few months ago, Jos Alukkas has begun the second phase of the HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) campaign. As part of the campaign, Jos Alukkas has become the first jewellery company in the country to air a HUID awareness TV commercial. The Kerala-based jewellery company also held

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading standards-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industries, announced that at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 9, its members elected three members to its Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and nine members to the Board. “RJC‘s strength comes from the engagement of our

Ring in platinum with 10.64 carat oval cabochon moonstone, 0.07 carat total weight Paraiba tourmaline, 0.37 carat total weight hauyne, and 0.22 carat total weight diamonds, $25,000; Omi Privé. While tourmaline was probably the most popular stone on the JCK exhibit floor, the Las Vegas jewellery show was not without surprises. A visit to the

Outlets can be found on Ranchi‘s Circular Road and Ramgarh‘s Gola Road.To more than increase the brand’s offline presence in Jharkhand. Kalyan Jewellers, India’s largest and most trusted jewellery brand, has announced the opening of two new stores in Ranchi and Ramgarh. With these launches, Kalyan Jewellers expands its presence in Jharkhand to four places.

India’s gem and jewellery exports have seen a worrying downturn, with major drops of 36% in April and 16% in May (in dollar terms). The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has been actively tackling this loss. The GJEPC has repeatedly urged the Government of India to focus and encourage e-commerce as a source