Author name: JNI

On November 22nd, Mr. Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, De Beers – Global Sightholder Sales, met with the GJEPC leadership, including Chairman Mr. Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali, and officials from the Council’s Diamond Panel, namely, Mr. Ajesh Mehta, Convener; Mr. Saunak Parikh, Co-Convener; Mr. Milan Chokshi, Member; Mr. Russell Mehta, Co-Opted Member; […]

On November 24th, GJEPC successfully organized an Export Awareness Seminar in Kutch in partnership with the Kutch Bullion Federation (KBF) and the Gandhidham Gold and Silver Merchant Association (GGSMA). The seminar sought to educate local jewellers on the potential of worldwide markets and provide them with the required expertise to embark on export endeavors. Mr.

GJC’s Preferred Manufacturer of India (PMI) will open on November 22, 2025, at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai. The PMI was brimming with business from the start! Buyers flocked to the stalls and aisles, where they could purchase luxury jewelry from the country’s best makers of gold, diamond, studded jewelry, and more. The PMI

De Beers Group today announced a new marketing campaign called ‘Forever Present’ to increase demand for natural diamonds during the critical holiday gifting season in the United States. The campaign marks the return of the legendary ‘A Diamond is Forever’ motto, which was reintroduced to De Beers‘ category marketing initiatives last year. Aside from “A

The Coimbatore Jewellery Show 2024 was opened on November 24th at the CODISSIA Trade Centre in Coimbatore, with stalwarts and dignitaries from the GJ industry present. CJS is India’s largest B2B exhibition for Coimbatore jewellery.

To advance the natural diamond sector, the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and jewelry store Jos Alukkas have formed a strategic alliance. The objectives of this partnership are to increase demand for natural diamonds, advance transparency, and raise consumer awareness. Together, the two organizations will inform consumers about the special characteristics, worth, and ethical origin of

The GIA Board of Governors (front row, left to right): Russell Mehta, Barbara Dutrow, Ph.D., Stephen Kahler, Barbara Dutrow, Ph.D., Susan Jacques, Dave Bindra, Lisa Locklear, and Samantha Ravich, Ph.D. Wendy Bohrson, Ph.D., Tom Moses, Andy Johnson, Marcus ter Haar, Jeffrey Post, Ph.D., Lisa Bridge, François Delage, Kiko Harvey, Tammy Storino, Lake Dai, and Lawrence

The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) conducted its highly anticipated Exhibitors’ Meet at Hotel Jaipur Marriott, where many jewellers gathered to express their excitement for this year’s exhibition. The topic for the 2024 edition of JJS will be “Rubies… Rare, Royal, and Revered” and will be held from December 20 to 23 at the Jaipur Exhibition

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has adopted a proactive approach to addressing consumer issues in the diamond sector by holding a stakeholder consultation on November 19th to create consumer protection guidelines. According to a statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, the consultation, chaired by Smt. Nidhi Khare, Chief Commissioner

The Jewellery, Gem & Technology (JGT) Dubai show’s third edition reaffirmed the city’s position as a favorable destination for diamantaires and its ability to overtake Hong Kong as the fall trade show destination.Last week’s JGT Dubai was a success for both loose and certified diamond dealers. The UAE diamond trade sector, which is predicted to