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On July 26th, the Aditya Birla Group made a big foray into the branded jewellery retail industry with the launch of ‘Indriya’, a venture supported by a significant investment of Rs. 5,000 crore. The new brand will operate under the Novel Jewels banner. To mark its debut, Indriya will establish four outlets in Delhi, Jaipur, […]

The Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ) Jaipur held its first convocation on July 26th, with 19 students from the inaugural cohort obtaining degrees. Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan and Chancellor of Vishvakarma Skills University in Jaipur, attended the occasion and conferred the degrees. The event’s chief guest was Col. Rajyawardhan Singh

The World Gold Council‘s latest paper, “Ballots to Bullion: Examining the US Election’s Effect on Gold,” investigates the relationship between US presidential elections and gold prices. Gold has traditionally been regarded as a safe-haven asset during times of political instability, such as elections. According to the paper, gold prices tend to fluctuate around US elections

Dr. Roderick Ewing, a member of the GIA Board of Governors from 2006 to 2015, died earlier this month at age 77. Susan Jacques, GIA President and CEO, stated, “Rod Ewing exemplified the high caliber and deep competence in science, research, and academics of the many scientists who serve on the Institute’s Board of Governors,

Lupita Nyong’o, an Academy Award-winning actress, has completed an immersion trip of South Africa and Namibia, with the goal of understanding the diamond industry’s broader consequences. The De Beers global ambassador visited diamond mines, trading businesses, and community programs to examine the sector’s contribution to sustainable development. Nyong’o’s itinerary included a visit to De Beers’

CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri reaffirmed the international jewellery industry’s commitment to meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and implementing its Agenda 2030 on July 18 at the United Nations headquarters in New York, during the final day of the organization’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Dr. Cavalieri addressed the ECOSOC High-Level Segment for the fourth

The World Diamond Council (WDC) is urging industry members to hasten their transition to the new System of Warranties. The important date for raw diamond sales under the new system is swiftly approaching: September 21, 2024. The SoW is a global framework developed by the WDC to ensure that diamonds traded are conflict-free and follow

On July 22, 2024, GJEPC and the Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association (MDMA) organized a seminar in the Bharat Diamond Bourse‘s MDMA Trading Hall. More than 750 individuals attended the event, which focused on the benefits of the GJEPC Parichay Card and the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. Key benefits discussed included two-way SMS communication, Rs. 35,000 in

De Beers Group today announced that it has reached a definitive deal to sell an iron ore royalty right connected to the Onslow Iron project in West Pilbara, Australia, as part of its efforts to streamline the business and divest non-core assets in support of its Origins strategy. Taurus Funds Management will pay US$125 million

The IIJS Premiere door-to-door campaign in Abu Dhabi got a resounding favorable response, cementing the show’s status as the world’s largest jewellery trade event. Throughout the campaign, IIJS representatives visited 55 jewellers in all of the Emirates’ jewellery markets, presenting them with individualized previews of upcoming trends, innovations, and unique offers. Face-to-face encounters enabled jewellers