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In a recent statement, Damien Cody, the President of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), underscored the pivotal role women play in driving jewelry demand globally. Despite their significant influence on fashion trends, preferences, and designs, women remain underrepresented in crucial sectors and leadership positions within the jewelry industry. Cody highlighted disparities both downstream, where […]

The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) announces the appointment of Nikia Levesque as the Vice President of the WJA Foundation. With nearly a decade of experience in the jewelry industry, Nikia brings a profound dedication to advancing women’s careers and a proven track record of leadership and innovation. Susan Chandler, President of the Women’s Jewelry Association

The World Gold Council (WGC) announces that it has appointed Sachin Jain as its new CEO, India, who will take up the role from March 2024. Sachin joins from De Beers where he has held several senior roles for the past 13 years. As Managing Director of DeBeers India, he has led the De Beers

Update 2: De Beers prepared on a consolidated accounting basis, except for production, which is stated on a 100% basis except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation in Canada, which is on an attributable 51% basis. In the update 1, yesterday; DeBeers rough diamonds production & sales presented. Now in the Update 2, DeBeers view

Comex Gold rose more than 1% during the previous week (February 19-23), tracking a decline in the greenback and US benchmark treasury yields on Friday amid uncertainty regarding the Fed policy outlook. Minutes from the January FOMC meeting showed most officials remained more worried about the risk of cutting interest rates too soon than keeping

World Gold Council (WGC) has launched new ‘You are Gold’ multimedia campaign to reinvigorate the relationship of millennials and Gen Z with gold in a meaningful way in India. The campaign introduces a film that embraces a broader audience, presenting gold as an ally for youth, both women and men. The film focuses on highlighting

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest gemological organization, has announced the winners of the 2023-24 IGI Expressions Jewelry Design Competition. This year’s event enjoyed unprecedented response, attracting a total of 1,515 submissions from more than 1,100 artists and creatives around the world. From a total of 54 designs advanced as finalists, seven have

In a significant advancement for the India Jewellery Park (IJP) Mumbai, a pioneering endeavor by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to fortify India’s gems and jewellery sector, a crucial milestone was achieved on February 22, 2024. Media reports indicate that the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) handed over a sprawling 43,026.50 square

Mark O’Byrne started Tara Coins earlier this year to fulfill a longtime need for silver bullion coins from Ireland. “The idea has been in gestation for nearly 20 years… At the time, I wanted to offer Irish bullion coins and bars but realized that there were none so I had to sell British, American, Canadian,

Recently, Julien Navas, of Paris, France, visited Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park for the first time. While there, he found a 7.46-carat diamond on the surface of the park’s 37.5-acre search area. Navas was visiting the U.S. to see the United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur Rocket launch in Cape Canaveral, Fla. After the launch,