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Gemfields Group Limited, a prominent miner of colored gemstones, has expressed its approval of the Zambian government’s choice to suspend the 15% export duty on precious gemstones and metals, a decision poised to greatly benefit the country’s emerald industry. The suspension, which was announced by Zambia’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, takes effect immediately. […]

A delegation of 60 members from the Coimbatore Jewellery Manufacturers Association (CJMA) recently traveled to the India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in Dubai, UAE, to seek opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. The visit, organized by the GJEPC Chennai Regional Office team, aimed to connect manufacturers from Coimbatore with prospective buyers and partners

IDCA President Manoj Bhandari kicked off the evening by thanking the IDCA Board for the chance to serve as President. He praised the devotion and craftsmanship of artisans, miners, designers, suppliers, and dealers, and expressed special gratitude to his mentor, Nirmal Bardiya, Chairman of RMC Gems, for his unwavering support. The prestigious awards of the

The 7th edition of GJC’s PREFERRED MANUFACTURER OF INDIA (PMI) was held from February 16th to 18th, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Gurugram. It provided a wide range of collections, including gold, diamond, and antique gold jewelry, to meet the industry’s diversified needs. Over 1,800 meetings were held over the three-day event, underlining PMI‘s

Discover the stunning diamond jewelry worn by stars at the 2025 BAFTA Awards, including renowned pieces from Tiffany & Co., De Beers, Cartier, and others. Our favorite movie stars traveled across the pond to provide some epic natural diamond necklace moments at the 2025 BAFTA Awards. International celebs strolled the red carpet at The Royal

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the country’s apex nodal trade body, announced the appointment of Mr. Kirit Bhansali as Chairman and Mr. Shaunak Parikh as Vice Chairman, as well as the formation of a new Committee of Administration (CoA) following the CoA Election 2024. Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of GJEPC, stated, “Our

The MSME Development & Facilitation Centre in Agra recently hosted a national seminar on export promotion with the theme “Breaking Borders, Building Businesses” at Hotel Opal Courtyard, NH-19, Sikandra. The event was opened by Chief Guest Mr. A. Bipin Menon, ITS, Chairman & CEO of NSEZ, Noida, who was joined by dignitaries such as Dr.

At the renowned occasion, the Bollywood diva dazzles in a black gown and a statement piece of jewelry. Deepika Padukone, a global celebrity and Cartier brand ambassador, made a memorable appearance at the luxury company’s 25th anniversary celebration in Dubai. The actress dazzled the audience in an amazing black gown paired with a jaw-dropping 63.76-carat

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) has teamed up with Shringar House of Mangalsutra Ltd. to launch a new PAN-India initiative called the IIG Designer of the Month competition. This competition, which is open to IIG students across India, provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring jewelry designers to plan, create, and present their designs. Winning

The Jewellery Occupational Skilling Hub (JOSH), the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India’s (GJSCI) first industry-funded, cutting-edge training facility, held its convocation ceremony on February 12th at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC SEEPZ in Mumbai. The occasion marked the graduation of 136 applicants, including the ninth batch of ordinary trainees and the second and third