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India is reviving calls for its own G7 diamond certification center, in addition to Antwerp and, beginning next year, Botswana. The industry has been nearly unanimous in its opposition to Antwerp as the sole verification point. All raw diamonds, regardless of origin, must now be verified in Antwerp to guarantee they are not of Russian […]

Jos Alukkas has donated four Mahindra electric vehicles worth ₹60 lakhs to the Coimbatore City Police as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project. The official transfer ceremony was held at the Coimbatore City Police Commissioner’s office and was attended by City Police Commissioner V. Balakrishnan, IPS, Deputy Commissioners, and Jos Alukkas‘ Managing Directors,

GJEPC, in partnership with the Income Tax Department, Jaipur, successfully carried out an outreach program titled “Understanding the Basics of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Provisions”. The event was attended by 25 people from both Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Domestic Tariff Areas (DTAs). CA Anoop Bhatia gave a comprehensive lecture about TDS. These included:

GJEPC reached a critical milestone today, December 4, 2024, with the successful completion of land registration for its forthcoming India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM) project. This critical milestone clears the way for project development to begin early next year on the 21-acre site in Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The land registration processes were performed by Mr.

On December 2, 2024, Surat-based diamantaire and Rajya Sabha MP Govind Dholakia presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a one-of-a-kind natural diamond masterpiece, the “Navbharat Ratna” as a symbol of national pride. This 2.12-carat diamond, shaped like India, represents the nation’s unity, splendor, and eternal energy. The diamond, cut and polished by craftsmen at Shree

Rio Tinto‘s second Beyond Rare™ Tender, titled “Colour Awakened,” ended successfully. The collection featured 76 magnificent diamonds, including rare pink, red, and violet diamonds from the Argyle diamond mine, as well as white and yellow diamonds from the Diavik diamond mine in Canada. One of the tender’s highlights was the inclusion of seven Old Masters,

The special “Monique Lhuillier Bliss & Kay Jewelers” collection, made of 18-karat white gold, included a necklace, ring, bracelet, and earrings set with 350 lab-grown diamonds totaling around 97 carats. Inspired by Lhuillier’s bridal collections, the garments featured elaborate flower designs, lace-like patterns, and a feminine style. The furniture was auctioned in separate pieces, garnering

De Beers dropped rough diamond prices by 10%-15% at their most recent sight, marking the company’s first significant pricing adjustment of the year. Bloomberg described the decision as a “historically large reduction,” which differed from De Beers‘ usual strategy of offering consumers flexibility or the opportunity to refuse goods rather than cutting costs completely. Market

The technology comprises the SynthDetect XL Plus, which detects synthetic diamonds in both mounted jewelry and loose stones, as well as DiamondProof, a user-friendly tool that educates customers about diamond verification methods at the retail counter. “This initiative will function like a diamond clinic or lab, allowing customers to validate their diamonds’ authenticity and quality,”

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has revealed the honorees for its 2025 Diamonds Do Good Awards, which recognize significant professionals whose business practices demonstrate a dedication to good social impact, innovation, and community development. This year’s distinguished recipients include Claudia Cividino of Jared for her innovative retail leadership; Tanishq, India’s largest purpose-driven jewelry retailer, which is