GIA Conducts Pan-India Education Seminars

To protect consumers and help ensure public trust in gems and jewellery, GIA India organised more than 20 education seminars for various associations during August and September across India.

More than 1,200 members of the gem and jewellery trade gained important information through educational seminars in Tripura, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab and Maharashtra. The seminars covered topics including natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, diamond treatments, coloured gemstones and pearls.

Ali bridging between India and Latin America

Ali Pastorini, an entrepreneur in the sector who is partner of the jewelery brand Del Lima and President of the international group Mujeres Brillantes will be attending the Second Edition of India Diamond Week, which will take place from October 23 to 25 in Mumbai.

The purpose of the visit is to look closely at the phenomenal growth of the event and to study mutual collaborations between India and Latin America. Few Brazilian companies are accompanying Miss Pastorini in this first trip to meet with the top participating manufacturers and to promote business between both regions, since the main objective of the event is to establish and strengthen new sourcing relationships.

Kashi launches Royal Polki Collection!

Kashi Jewellers is known for its variety of design, craftsmanship of fine jewellery and exemplarily luxurious customer experience. The House of Kashi has launched a new ensemble of jewels called ‘The Royal Polki Collection’ as their contribution to the festive season. 

The Royal Polki Collection by Kashi Jewellers would not just make a statement but leave an impact in the minds. Polki is an uncut natural diamond without any enhancement, hence highly valued because of its natural form.

Utsava collection, the spirit of heritage!

Tanishq’s Utsava, A fusion of contemporary edginess and style with heritage forms and craftsmanship!

The festive season is just around the corner, and Tanishq has geared up to celebrate this Diwali with complete style. Tanishq introduces Utsava -An enchanting collection that showcases the rich culture and beauty of our country, encapsulating the true essence of the festival of lights.

The modern Indian woman today is continually on the lookout for new designs and elements to compliment her look, but never fully forgets the beauty of heritage and tradition. To celebrate this, Tanishq has come out with the new collection which is a beautiful fusion of modern and traditional. This collection consists of statement pieces that bring about an edginess and style with delicate craftsmanship.

92.68% of the total IGST claims refunded

Clarification on Sanction of GST Refunds

It has been noticed that unverified reports of pending GST refunds on account of exports are published in the print media by trade bodies. These figures being put out in the public domain are exaggerated and thus inaccurate. It is a fact that a large number of exporters have been granted refunds so far while a few claims are still pending owing to deficiencies found in the claims.

In this regard, it is clarified that about 92.68% (Rs 38,824 crore) of the total IGST refund claims (Rs. 41,889 crore) transmitted to Customs from GSTN as on date have already been disposed. The remaining claims amounting to Rs. 3065 crores are held up on account of various deficiencies which have been communicated to exporters for remedial action.

Discounts attracts regardless of Age or Income

Almost all U.S. consumers are value-conscious shoppers who regularly visit discount retailers to find a bargain, according to the latest issue of the quarterly Consumer View report released today by the National Retail Federation.

“Looking for the best price is a habit that cuts across almost every demographic,” NRF Vice President for Research Development and Industry Analysis Mark Mathews said. “Regardless of income or generation, virtually everyone wants a bargain whether it’s for everyday necessities or big-ticket splurges. Even those who can afford to shop elsewhere love finding a ‘steal,’ and it’s a habit that’s here to stay.”

Gold production up at Marigold by 18%

The Report of SSR Mining third quarter 2018 of their three mines says, record material movement at Marigold moved a record 21.3 million tonnes of material, a 33% increase compared to the second quarter. Strong production at Marigold produced 58,459 ounces of gold, an 18% increase Quarter over Quarter (QoQ) 2.

m/v Ya Toivo to commence offshore mining in Namibia

Diamond Fields Resources announces that International Mining and Dredging Holdings (Pty) Limited (IMDH) has confirmed, via its subsidiary Nutam Operations (Pty) Ltd, that the mining vessel m/v Ya Toivo is scheduled to enter Namibian waters during the first week of November 2018.

Once in position the m/v Ya Toivo will commence mining operations on the ML111 licence area, which is held by DFR through its Namibian subsidiary Diamond Fields (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd. In November 2017, IMDH and its local subsidiary presented DFR with an initial six month mining program.

Curtain SA’s deep level mining

The era of deep-level gold and platinum mining in South Africa, which is the world leader in these fields, is drawing to a close with no more deep-level shafts likely to be sunk.

That was the message from a panel of heavyweight mining industry executives discussing the opportunities and challenges for gold and platinum group metals (PGMs) at the Joburg Indaba mining investment conference held in Johannesburg.

The panel consisted of Impala Platinum (Implats) CEO, Nico Muller; Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO, Chris Griffith; Lonmin CEO, Ben Magara; Harmony Gold CEO, Peter Steenkamp; and Noah Capital Markets mining analyst, René Hochreiter.

Platinum Evara’s mother daughter bond

The bond between a mother and daughter is indefinable. They are united through threads of nurturance, compassion and unconditional love. Today however, the curve of this relationship has evolved - the traditional power equation has collapsed, mothers and daughters are friends first. There is an intimacy that perhaps didn’t exist in that relationship earlier, since it was governed by roles.

Conceptualized and developed by Metal Communications, Platinum Evara’s latest campaign carefully brings out this nuance, a mother who knows her daughter, her choices, her preferences, her every said and unsaid word. In the chaos of wedding planning and her effort to get everything right however, much like in real life, the mother forgets that one special gift, a symbol of her love that she promised herself she would get her daughter.