glorious industry, resplendent in colour gemstones in myriad hues, is experiencing the vicissitudes that coronavirus has brought with it. With almost no business in the months of March & April, the industry is slowly starting to regain its strength; one gemstone at a time says Vijetha Rangabashyam

This scientific method can provide the pearl industry with new valuable information about the age of loose pearls and pearls in jewellery.

With an aim to empower Indian rural women who engage themselves in household activities due to lack of skill, project Vanika was formed.

As part of this initiative, the IIDGR will be providing their state-of-the-art Automated Melee Sorting (AMS) machines to the GJEPC

Sellers cut 20 per cent on import costs as buyers save 20 per cent on purchases.

The IGI Lab will facilitate faster, easier and better inter-market communication and certification in the jewellery industry from Panjagutta – Hyderabad.

Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC says that the Union Budget did not highlight much on measures for the gem and jewellery industry. But, the Import Export Policy to be revealed in one month's time may prove fruitful for the industry.

The sixth edition of Signature was inaugurated today by Rita Menon, IAS, Chairperson & MD, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Two new jewellery conclaves to be hosted in Delhi were announced during

Nirupa Bhat, MD-India and Middle East says GIA is enthralled to be associated with KGJS Awards.

Fred Levinger, Roland Naftule and Steve Relyea retire from Gemological Institue of America (GIA) as Lisa Locklear enters the board.

An exquisite book on Kundan Minakaari jewellery called as ‘When Jewellery Speaks’ published by Diamond World was released on 7 October 2012. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma released the book.

The campaign promotes the company’s ethical mining practices

The underground operations have produced one million tonnes of ore

This is the first time it is conducting this programme for North India

Discussions centre on an unambiguous, clear nomenclature for natural and cultured pearls

Lifestyle TV channel TLC to launch the new series on July 11th

Institute plans to expand its operations in Gujarat

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) marked its 80th anniversary with its Fifth International Gemological Symposium at the Carlsbad world headquarters on May 29-30.

The online conference is designed for industry professionals who want to discuss the state of the pearl industry and network with fellow trade members from around the world right from their desks.

ICA Congress attendees learnt that Brazil’s thriving trade from mine to market is expected to experience very high growth over the next two decades.

United Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, released its 2011 top 10 lists of the highest ranking jewelry, watch and diamond brands in the world.

Two new speakers have been added to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Symposium 2011 business track agenda for May 29-30 at the world headquarters in Carlsbad.

Lab can accurately assess more pearls, more quickly on a daily basis

The institute is spearheaded by Dr. Jayshree Panjikar