Archives for July, 2017
With Reduced Trade Deficit, India Could Lower Import Duty On Gold
The reduction of India’s trade deficit has given the country room to consider lowering the 10 percent import duty on gold, according to Ministry of Commerce & Industry Joint Secretary…
Global Panel To Ensure Separation Of Natural, Synthetic Diamonds
The global Diamond fraternity met on Friday morning at the ongoing India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in Mumbai to form the International Diamond Monitoring Committee (IDMC), an initiative to ensure…
De Beers H1 Revenue -4% To $3.1B Due To Demand For Lower Value Goods
De Beers reported that rough diamond production in the first half of 2017 had, in a year-on-year comparison, increased by 21 percent to million carats in the first half of…
Rush For Gold Jewellery As IIJS Kicks Off In Post-GST Environment
The 34th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), kicked off in Mumbai on Thursday, with retailers crowding to restock on gold jewellery, a category that has been a…
GJEPC Unveils Jewellery Industry Growth Vision At IIJS Prelude Event
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), launched its IIJS Prelude event in Mumbai on Wednesday. The event, co-sponsored by the Diamond Producers Association and designed to bring together…
DPA Indian Campaign To Focus On Emotional Journey In Arranged Marriage
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) is planning to launch a $5 million Indian generic promotion campaign for diamonds in October, DPA Chief Executive Jean-Marc Lieberherr said at a prelude event…
GIA’s Shigley Gets AGS Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Gem Society (AGS) has conferred GIA distinguished research fellow James Shigley with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. Shigley’s significant contributions to the industry were honoured at the organisation’s…
Largest Fancy Red Ever In Argyle Pink Diamond Tender
Rio Tinto has unveiled the largest fancy red diamond in the history of its Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, during a world exclusive preview in New York. The polished radiant cut…
Dubai To Host World Diamond Council AGM In October
The World Diamond Council (WDC) will hold its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from October 15 to 17. The meeting will be hosted by the…
Bonhams To Auction Andrew Grima Collection In September
Bonhams has announced that it will auction the largest private collection of jewels by Andrew Grima ever to go under the hammer this September. Charismatic Anglo-Italian jeweller Andrew Grima was…