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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that its president and CEO, Susan Jacques, will retire at the end of 2025. The institute has launched a global search for a successor. Lisa Locklear, Chair of the GIA Board of Governors, stated, “Susan Jacques is an exceptional leader for GIA and the global gem and […]

Mémoire, a luxury jewellery brand, is prepared to wow fans with an impressive extension of its Essentials collection. Known for its timeless diamond creations, the company continues to redefine daily elegance with creative designs that reflect current trends. Mémoire, known for its beautiful diamond jewellery, will unveil an innovative expansion of its Essentials collection at

Shringar House of Mangalsutra, India’s top gold jewellery producer and pioneer of mangalsutra designs, is pleased to announce a strategic cooperation with the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ). The collaboration includes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to organize a nationwide design competition for IIGJ students. This initiative seeks to foster

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s top trade body supported by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, commemorated the Silver Jubilee (25th) anniversary of the Eastern Regional Office in Kolkata. Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC; Mr. Pankaj Parekh, Regional Chairman,

“Star studded launch of our Solapur store,” stated PNG Jewellers on Facebook, along with a video of the store’s opening with Madhuri Dixit – Nene. The store’s opening ceremony included a brilliant purple carpet and arches, and brand executives joined in the celebrations. “The opening of our new store in Solapur is a moment filled

Industry luminary Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, attended the IIJS Signature exhibition on January 6, 2025. During his visit, Mr. Birla was informed by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener of National Exhibitions, GJEPC, and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, on the Council’s core objectives and activities aimed at encouraging growth and

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) predicts that the domestic diamond market will continue to grow significantly, reaching $17 billion by 2030. This is a huge increase from the existing $8.7 billion value, which represents almost one-tenth of the country’s $85 billion gem and jewellery business. The lab-grown diamond sector, while currently modest,

The Gujarat Gold Jewellery Show (GGJS) was held in December 2024 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar Gujarat, was a resounding success. The show, which ran from 27th to 29th December, of three days attracted a significant number of trade visitors and exhibitors, with over 20,000 visitors attending across Pan India. The event featured 800 B2B

Giva, a silver jewellery business that has recently expanded into lab-grown diamonds, is in talks with private equity firm Creaegis to raise $80-100 million at a valuation of $470-500 million. This valuation is significantly higher than its previous round just two months ago, indicating investor interest in new-age jewellery businesses. Giva, which has an annual

The gems and jewellery sector is critical to India’s economy, contributing significantly through exports, job creation, and cultural heritage preservation. It is also a significant employment producer and India’s second-largest foreign exchange earner (FEE). However, the industry confronts various hurdles, including as complex taxation, demanding compliance standards, and limited access to capital. To address these