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Temasek Holdings of Singapore is considering investing $100 million for a 20% stake in Indian jewellery manufacturer BlueStone. With the investment, Bengaluru-based BlueStone which is backed by Accel Ventures and Indian tycoon Ratan Tata would be valued at close to USD 500 million. Temasek is conducting due diligence on the purchase, and if negotiations are […]

Recently, hundreds of thousands of fossils and mineral gemstones were exhibited at the Nanjing International Exhibition Centre, providing the public with a convenient way to observe gemstones in their entirety as well as a forum for geologists and mineral stone enthusiasts to interact and share knowledge. Rhodochrosite sample Empress of China, which has the shape

The COUTURE Platinum Spotlight Programme will be back to Las Vegas Jewellery Week this year after a hugely successful first programme, according to Platinum Guild International USA. Ten new COUTURE designers with an emphasis on yellow gold are being welcomed to the programme by the company that produces platinum, the most valuable metal in the

Saint Laurent, a French luxury brand, has expanded its ready-to-wear and accessory ranges by introducing its first fine jewellery line. The collection consists of rings, necklaces, bangles, and cuffs composed of diamonds and yellow and grey gold. A pair of studded earrings costs 690 euros, while a massive 18k chain bracelet costs 45,000 euros. With

Phillips Hong Kong will auction a 118.35-carat royal blue Sri Lankan sapphire later this month with a high estimate of $4.5 million.The sapphire and diamond necklace was made by Bulgari in 2004. The cushion-shaped sapphire from Sri Lanka received a “impossible” 98 points in the Gubelin Gemstone Rating for quality, uniqueness, and salience, according to

On the first anniversary of the India-UAE CEPA‘s adoption on May 1, 2023, Indian Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal congratulated the people of India and the UAE. Barthwal stated that efforts are still being made by both parties to increase the two nations’ ease of doing business. The Commerce Secretary emphasised how important the CEPA has

The world’s largest and second-largest retail gold buyers, China and India, respectively, are delaying purchases of jewellery. In 2022, 48% of the total global retail demand came from China and India . In 2022, China accounted for approximately 27% of the world’s demand for gold jewellery. Retail buyers are not buying jewellery due to the

The most anticipated and prestigious jewellery trade event in South India, the Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair (HJF 2023), is returning to the city of pearls in its 15th anniversary edition. The turnkey expo will take place at HICC, Novotel, Hitech City, from June 9 to June 11, 2023. The country’s top B2B exhibits

In Kozhikode, Malabar Gold & Diamonds will open the largest jewellery showroom in the world, promising a top-notch jewellery shopping experience. The Artistry Store, a brand-new international shopping destination for gold and diamonds, is being built in the same location where the Malabar Group was founded thirty years ago. On May 7, Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq

Christie’s sale of Heidi Horten’s collection confirms that the Austrian collector’s cache of gems is the largest and most valuable private collection of jewellery ever to come to under the hammer. The pre-sale estimate for the Heidi Horten collection is US$150 million. The most valuable jewel in the Heidi Horten sale is the ruby and