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The Russian Federation sponsored a review visit of the Kimberley Process (KP) from April 5–12. Its objective was to evaluate how well the Russian Federation complied with the minimal standards set forth by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). 22 delegates in all, serving as team leaders, traveled to Russia on behalf of Angola, Belarus, […]

On April 19, GIA India‘s Mumbai campus hosted the Jewelry Design students’ graduation ceremony. The main guest was Devinder Layal, Head of New Product Development at B.N. Jewellers India Pvt. Ltd. Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director, GIA India, Education and Market Development, was also present at the ceremony. Devinder Layal gave a talk on the subject

The largest cut tanzanite in the world, a 703-carat blue tanzanite carving by artist Naomi Sarna, now holds the Guinness World Record. In Hillsboro, Oregon, on March 9, the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals hosted the official “L’Heure Bleu” weigh-in. Official witnesses for the weighing were gemstone experts Jessie English of J.S. English

Limelight Diamonds, India’s largest CVD diamond jewellery company, is excited to open its second store in Kolkata in just 15 months. The new store opens in the heart of Kolkata’s vibrant Kankurgachi neighborhood. This huge 500-square-foot store in Kankurgachi marks another key milestone in Limelight‘s expansion across India. Adah Sharma, a prominent Bollywood actress from

Palmonas, a jewellery firm sponsored by Shraddha Kapoor, plans to raise approximately $3 million. “To date, we have operated entirely on our own resources. “We are currently in the process of closing our pre-series A round for approximately $3 million,” said Pallavi Mohadikar, the company’s co-founder. The company intends to use approximately 40% of the

Indian officials are seeking for their own diamond screening center to comply with new G7 penalties, arguing that a single entry point in Belgium is raising prices and jeopardizing jobs. According to Indian officials, establishing a dedicated screening center in the country will help speed the procedure. S Jaishankar, India’s external affairs minister, raised the

The third edition of the GJEPC-organized International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur took place in the pink city from April 12 to 14, signaling the coming together of the best talent in the gem and jewellery sector. With the dynamic metropolis of Jaipur as its backdrop, which is well-known for both its historical significance

The sophisticated gems by Mosaique, which are made of translucent vitrous enamel, perfectly capture your personality. These pieces transform into an enticing invitation to explore all you have been yearning to uncover as light dances through the enamel, exposing hidden depths. ARTISANSHIP Inspired by sun-kissed stained glass, mosaics use the “Plique-à-jour” (French for “letting in

Proceeds from De Beers‘ third rough-sales cycle of the year were sluggish compared to the previous year, but continued to rise despite approaching a historically quiet period for the industry. De Beers earned $445 million in April, down 18% from the same time in 2023, it said Wednesday. However, that figure is 3% more than

PC Jeweller‘s board has authorized a proposal to generate Rs 2,000 crore capital through rights offering and convertible warrants. The board also approved a request to enhance the authorized share capital and change the capital provision of the memorandum of association, according to a regulatory filing. The Board authorized the intention to raise Rs 1,500