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The government of Namibia could seek an increased share in its sales agreement with De Beers, after the mining giant agreed a phased move to a 50/50 split with Botswana. Namdia, the state-owned diamond company...

Rio Tinto has launched a new exclusive sales event that celebrates extraordinarily rare masterpieces of nature from its diamonds business. Known as The Beyond RareTM Tender, the inaugural collection showcases 48 lots of exceptional polished...

February 7, 2024 (New York, NY) – Today, the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) announces the launch of its first Canadian Chapter, WJA Toronto, and the election of its 2024 Board of Directors, including Co-Presidents...

Chanel has been named the recipient of the 2025 GEM Award for High Jewellery Excellence, a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding achievements in high jewellery design. The accolade will be presented at the 23rd...

Work on the ambitious India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM), a 21-acre mega-development, is set to commence this month. Spearheaded by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), this initiative aims to bolster India's...

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India is expecting a 20 percent boost in exports during the calendar year due to the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai. The event features...

The Designer’s Class (TDC), an online design education platform, has collaborated with the International Institute of Gemology (IIG) to offer a range of online jewellery design and business management courses to cater to students...

In an effort to curb Russia’s ongoing military actions in Ukraine, the United States has imposed additional sanctions on individuals and entities associated with Russia’s military capabilities, energy projects, and financial activities. Russian diamond...

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) held its 29th Convocation Ceremony in Mumbai on 30th June, 2023 to honour the exceptional achievements of graduating students in the field of gems and jewellery. The event...

Solitario Bling Better with its global expansion into Southeast Asia This is Solitario’s First Store in Kuala Lumpur, Offering Ethical Brilliance with Cutting-Edge Design in Lab-Grown Diamonds Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9th December, 2024: Solitario, India’s premier...