Author name: JNI

While silver has long been valued as a precious metal, its high reflectivity and very good electrical conductivity have made it indispensable in photovoltaics, as well as electronics and other industrial applications. All told, the Silver Institute expects industrial demand to reach 632 million ounces in 2023 against total demand of 1.14 billion ounces. The […]

Some themes that have characterised the past couple of years are expected to continue into 2024. Supply is expected to remain subdued in 2024, albeit higher than in 2023. Automotive demand is expected to continue increasing, as platinum for palladium substitution growth offsets a decline in production of vehicles containing an autocatalyst. A reduction of

Over the last few years the Indian gold market has grappled with numerous changes in the regulatory environment and in consumer behaviour. Looking ahead, gold jewellery demand will face further challenges. Changing demographics and the possibility that millennials will move away from gold as other luxury items demand their attention cannot be ignored. Against these

The GJEPC Regional Office in Surat inaugurated the 12th batch of the two-day Export Process (EP) Certificate Course on 12th – 13th January in the diamond hub. Tailored for the gems and jewellery industry, this course aims to comprehensively cover the 100% export cycle, offering insights into market research, export marketing, documentation, policy, and logistics.

According to the available figures for the Gem & Jewellery (GJ) exports for the month of December 2023 & April-December 2023, India is facing the geo political & global economic weaknesses. The overall gross exports of Gems & Jewellery at US$ 2195.23 million (Rs. 18281.49 crores) in the month of December 2023 is showing a

Kalyan Jewellers, a prominent Indian jewelry brand, has launched a unique digital advertising campaign to celebrate the Uttarayan festival. The campaign features Kinjal Rajpriya, Kalyan Jewellers‘ brand ambassador for the state of Gujarat. The digital film beautifully captures the lively and festive atmosphere of Uttarayan, showcasing the timeless tradition of kite-flying that symbolizes new beginnings.

Sitting in my new home feels like a surreal experience. Khazana Jewellery always acknowledged the chaotic nature of weddings, but I never expected mine to pass by so swiftly. Before we knew it, the ceremony was over, and I found myself married. The day’s beginning and activities remain a blur, and we are planning to

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, and the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association (DMIA), the leading nonprofit diamond industry organization that stands at the forefront in addressing domestic and global diamond industry issues, have joined forces to introduce a same-day diamond verification initiative initially for DMIA members. Once established, IGI

2023 marked global gold ETFs’ third consecutive annual outflow despite a 15% gold price rise, shedding US$15bn. Europe lost the most and North America also experienced sizable outflows. Asia, on the other hand, was the only region that attracted inflows, while the other region witnessed mild outflows. European combined outflows in 2023 amounted to US$11bn,

On January 11th, during a visit to the GJEPC head office in Mumbai, Natural Diamond Council (NDC) CEO David Kellie addressed the Indian diamond jewelry manufacturing and retail industry in a virtual Townhall meeting. He focused on key initiatives and highlights in the USA, China, and India markets, emphasizing the vision and achievements for 2023