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Diamonds Do Good (DDG), the international nonprofit dedicated to showcasing the positive impact of natural diamonds, has named Marcus ter Haar as its next President-Elect, effective January 1, 2026. On the same day, Pete Engel will take over as President, succeeding Kathy Corey at the end of her term. Ter Haar, a distinguished diamond industry […]

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG), a global leader in gem and jewellery education, proudly announced the outstanding success of its students at the National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2025. This year, four IIG students – Pratibha Sheshagiri, Priyanshi Chaudhary, Siddhi Lokhande, and Ujjwal Adeshara – won accolades at one of India’s most prestigious platforms for

In a remarkable celebration of heritage, growth, and customer loyalty, PNG Jewellers – the 193-year-old jewellery brand renowned for purity and craftsmanship – is marking this Navratri with a major expansion drive, launching 6 standalone showrooms along with 4 LiteStyle shop-in-shop counters within existing stores. This ambitious move will further strengthen its footprint across Maharashtra

Rio Tinto has announced its last Beyond Rare™ Tender, Into the Light, presenting 52 exceptional diamond lots from the Argyle mine in Australia and the Diavik mine in Canada. This third edition of the annual Art Series includes 45.44 carats of rare pink, red, violet, yellow, and white diamonds. The collection highlights six “Masterpieces” sets,

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) joined the business delegation accompanying Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, during his visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 18th–20th September. The Indian contingent featured Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Adil Kotwal, Member, SEZ Panel, GJEPC; Mr. Yogendra Garg, Regional Chairman –

Mumbai & Kolkata, September 19, 2025 —Sky Gold and Diamonds, one of India’s leading Gold Jewellery Manufacturer jointly with Senco Gold & Diamonds a leading pan India jewellery retailer with a legacy of more than eighty five years and the largest jewellery retail player in eastern India based on the number of showrooms with a whooping count of

Sankesh Surana unveils Arohan, a festive jewellery collection that pays homage to India’s rich cultural heritage while embracing the language of modern design. Inspired by the vibrant colours of nature and the graceful beauty of native birds, Arohan transforms festive adornments into artful expressions of joy and tradition. Each piece in the collection reflects a

India is preparing a comprehensive policy response to counter the impact of the steep 50% tariff hike recently imposed by the U.S.—a move seen as particularly challenging for labour-intensive sectors such as gems and jewellery. As reported by The Economic Times, the Union Cabinet is expected to review four new relief schemes designed to support

Anglo American plc has completed the sale of around 52.2 million ordinary shares in Valterra Platinum Limited (formerly Anglo American Platinum) via an accelerated bookbuild, priced at ZAR845 per share. The transaction marks the disposal of its entire 19.9% residual holding following Valterra Platinum’s demerger in May 2025. The offering generated ZAR44.1 billion (approximately US$2.5

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the GST reforms announced at the 56th GST Council meeting held on 3rd September in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The rationalisation of GST rates across industries highlights the Government’s efforts to ease costs, drive