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The Thai Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) staged a roadshow in Jaipur in preparation for the 68th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, which will take place from September 6-10, 2023 in Bangkok. The event was followed by an exclusive fashion show in which models displayed […]

Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, met with key representatives from the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), including Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC, Shri Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, Shri Anoop Mehta, President of BDB, and Shri Russell Mehta, MD of Rosy Blue. The conversation, which took place

Alrosa has published its first financial statement since March 2022, when it suspended reporting owing to the interruption caused by the crisis in Ukraine, which cut the company off from much of the world diamond sector. Western governments imposed restrictions on Russian diamonds following the invasion in February 2022, which are still in effect. According

The loan against the gold jewelry portfolio of banks increased by 26% year on year compared to the outstanding balance as of July 1, 2022, reaching a total of 95,347 crore. Loans secured by gold jewelry (LAGJ) are increasing significantly in Indian banks, and the portfolio is expected to exceed $1 trillion in the next

The government is thinking of expanding the area of necessary gold hallmarking by adding 56 new regions to the country’s existing network of 288 districts. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is working hard on this front. On Thursday, August 17, the government will hold a conference with numerous stakeholders, including jewelers, associations, and the

De Beers announced a $50,000 donation to help with wildfire assistance in Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT). This additional funding, which is designated for the United Way NWT Emergency Response Fund, comes on top of a $20,000 commitment made earlier this year. The total amount of $70,000 demonstrates the company’s dedication to supporting the NWT’s wildfire

For Israeli company Sarine Technologies, which makes diamond equipment, the first half of 2023’s global economic climate proved to be a rough ride. Group revenue fell by 24% to $23.7 million for the six-month period that concluded on June 30, 2023. India, Sarine‘s largest market, saw an 18% decline in H1 revenues to $13.06 million.

A spectacular awards event was recently hosted by the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) in Mumbai to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of its graduating designers. The highly regarded annual showcase of up-and-coming jewelry designers, Glimpz, has served as a symbol of IIGJ Mumbai’s dedication to supporting creativity and skill in the jewelry sector.

The fourth of the pre-congress Special Reports has been published with less than seven weeks till the commencement of the 2023 CIBJO Congress in Jaipur, India, on October 3, 2023. The research, which was created by the CIBJO Diamond Commission under the direction of Udi Sheintal, examines how evolving geopolitical conditions, technical advancements, and shifting

The biggest solar power plant in Canadian territories will be constructed at Rio Tinto’s completely owned and operated Diavik diamond mine. More than 6,600 solar panels will be used in it, producing 4,200 megawatt hours of carbon-free electricity per year for the mine. During closure operations, which will last until 2029, the solar power plant