Magnificent Jewels Sale

Highlights from the Geneva Magnificent Jewels Sale to be held on the 16 May, will be touring and on public view in Christie’s flagship galleries in Hong Kong, London and New York during May 4 – 8. The sale will feature a selection of exceptional items with over 400 jewels on offer, ranging from diamonds to high-quality coloured stones, Art Déco, Retro and animal-themed jewellery.

Among the top lots being toured is a spectacular fancy vivid yellow diamond ring of 20.49 carats estimate: CHF 3,800,000 – 4,500,000 and an important late 19th century emerald and diamond necklace, by Tiffany & Co., circa 1880 estimate: CHF 700,000 – 1,200,000, which was originally sold at Christie’s New York, over 20 years ago.

Additional highlights include, a fancy intense purplish pink diamond ring estimate CHF 3,500,000 - 5,000,000, a pair of Burmese sapphire earrings, by Bulgari estimate: CHF 1,500,000 – 2,000,000, a pair of earrings, mounted with two emeralds of over 40 carats each, originating from the historic Muzo mines in Colombia estimate: CHF 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 and a mid-20th century emerald and diamond brooch, Cartier estimate: CHF 80,000 – 120,000.

BDB Delighted With Outcome Of Show

Edition next of BDW is to be on October 8-9!

Update 3: Organisers of the first Bharat Diamond Week at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai, India, said the show exceeded expectations. The Bharat exchange is already planning the next edition of the fair which it says will be even bigger and feature new elements.

The first-ever Bharat Diamond Week was opened by US Consul General Edgard D. Kagan in the presence of BDB President Anoop Mehta, GJEPC Chairman Pramod Agarwal, MDMA President Mahendra Gandhi, Diamond Dealers Club of New York President Reuven Kaufman, and Rosy Blue (India) Managing Director Russell Mehta. The Belgian Consul General in Mumbai, Peter Huyghebaert, also visited the fair.

Range of Cocktail Rings by Tanya

Ace Jewellery Connoisseur Tanya Rastogi captures the vibes of royalty in an affluent range of Cocktail Rings smitten with the glory of fine diamonds. Crafted in yellow, rose-gold and white shades 18 K gold, the collection comprises of cocktail rings, cuffs and dual-finger cuffs. Each unique design is a sheer depiction of modern contemporary aesthetics with motifs inspired by summer-bloom.

Coming from the house of Lala Jugal Kishore Jewellers, jewellers to the erstwhile Nawabs, this collection is an epic composition of intricacy, craftsmanship and precision. This elegant range of statement rings immensely reflects the divine beauty of nature.

Flamboyant baubles for everyday!

Izaara, a fine silver jewellery brand brings in a tantalizing range of earrings. Crafted in sterling silver endowed with the zest of semi-precious gemstones, each piece of this collection is elegantly expressive, yet not expensive. The individualistic designs trace their inspiration to the mesmerizing glitters of the night sky by the countryside and chiefly represents the key penchant of a confident woman.

Simplistic and yet unique, this collection is an every-day delight defined in eclectic motifs depicting the artistic formation of galaxies in the universe. The contemporary appeal of the designs blends seamlessly with business formals, western wear and even adds up to the chic factor if worn with casuals. Not just precious but also premium, each piece from the house of Izaara stands out for its essence of creativity and longevity.

Kalasha celebrates 1st Anniversary

Kalasha, a luxury jewellery brand marks its 1st anniversary by unveiling the magic of diamond jewellery at a closed-door workshop that acquainted the audience with the history and emergence of Diamonds, and how they are valued and to be bought as jewellery.

The interactive and fun-filled workshop was held on 2nd & 3rd April at Kalasha Jewels, Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed personalities including the Patrons of Kalasha where Mr. Navin Sadrangani, Director, NYUZ along with Jewellery stylist who familiarized the audience with the processing of diamonds right from mines to trousseau.

StarDust Collection launched!

Latique with their stardust collection is celebrating the season’s shiniest moments. StarDust Collection from Latique takes a beautiful, geometric form – the circle – and works it into a myriad of a-symmetrical rounds, half-rounds and ovals that present a modern ‘take’ on the traditional symmetrical shapes favoured by jewellery designers from time immemorial.

Latika Khanna, Latique’s designer and founder says: ‘I was looking for a new form that I could adapt into a signature series – I was attracted to circles, but I wanted them to really stand out. I think the unexpected forms we’ve created capture and hold the intensity of the gaze far more than the standard approach to circular design.’

Kareena inaugurates fifth outlet in the NCR

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a global leader in jewellery retail, is strengthening its presence in the National Capital Region, by opening its fifth store and planning three more outlets in the coming months.

The showroom at South Extension Part-1 in New Delhi, which is the 216th store from the world leader, will be formally dedicated to the people, by Bollywood actress Ms Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is also its Brand Ambassador. In addition, Malabar Group will be launching a special inaugural offer - gold coin with every Rs. 30,000-worth purchase. The offer is applicable in all stores in NCR till May 11, 2018.

CIBJO Tributes Friedrich Schwarzer!

Honours the memory as President of the WJC, 1993-1996

CIBJO is paying tribute to the memory of a former president, Friedrich (Fritz) Schwarzer, who died recently in Austria, after decades of public service in the jewellery industry, both in his native country and internationally, and more than 60 years of experience in the trade. He headed the World Jewellery Confederation from 1993 through 1996.

Lucara recovers a 327 cts diamond from Karowe

Exceptional stone tender scheduled for June 2018

Lucara Diamond Corp announces the recovery of a 327 carat, top white gem diamond, from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana. Eight diamonds greater than 100 carats have now been recovered at Karowe since the beginning of the year, including the 472 carat diamond announced earlier this month.

India doubles Gem-n-jewellery exports in a decade!

India grew to USD 41 bn in FY18 as against USB 21 bn in FY08

Gold Jewellery exports jumps around

11% at USD 9673.23 mn in FY18 vis-à-vis

USD 8,721.88 mn in FY17

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India, announced the performance figures for the Indian Gems & Jewellery Sector for FY 20017- 18. The Indian Gem and Jewellery industry has witnessed a decline of 5.06 % with total gem & jewellery exports recorded at USD 40972.36 million (Rs. 264130.64 crores ) as compared to USD 43,157.11 million ( Rs. 289207.47 crores) in the same period last year.

The growth in the sector was primarily driven by the Cut & Polished Diamonds (CPD) segment, which witnessed an increase of 4.17%. The export sales of CPD grew to USD 23732.96 million during FY 2017-18 from USD 22,783.85 million in the corresponding period in FY 2016-17, while total volume of CPD were at 348.60 Lakh carats during FY 2017-18 as compared to 322.13 lakh carats in the corresponding period in FY 2016-17.