Verkhne-Munskoye unearths colored diamond

A bright yellow gem-quality diamond weighing 17.44 carats was recovered in mid-February from the Zapolyarnaya kimberlite pipe, a part of the Verkhne-Munskoye deposit. The transparent crystal with a habit transitional between octahedron and dodecahedron has dimensions of 18x20x9 mm.

“This is the first rough diamond with bright color found at the Verkhne-Munskoye since it was launched in 2018,” said Evgeny Agureev, Deputy CEO of Alrosa. “The United Selling Organization of Alrosa will assess and evaluate this stone in detail. We hope this deposit will give us more large and interesting discoveries in future.”

Tributary bulk sample at Lulo

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited and its Project Lulo partners Endiama and Rosas & Petalas are pleased to provide a further update on results from the search for the hard-rock source of the diamonds within the prolific Lulo diamond field in Angola.

The Project Lulo partners recovered 45 diamonds weighing 30.3 carats from a stream bulk sample taken from the Canguige tributary draining into the Cacuilo River valley, where Lucapa and its partners are recovering some of the world’s most valuable alluvial diamonds.

Gemfields Group Ltd Lists on the LSG

Gemfields Group Limited (Gemfields), the company that owns the Kagem emerald mine in Lufwanyama in partnership with the Zambian government, listed its shares on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on 14 February 2020.

The listing is the latest demonstration of Gemfields’ ethos of transparency, legitimacy and integrity, enabling a wider reach of international investors to take a direct stake in Gemfields, which owns 75% of the Kagem emerald concession in Lufwanyama, with 25% owned by the government through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

RJC celebrates 15 year anniversary in May

2020 is a special momentum for the RJC as we will celebrate our 15 year anniversary on the 20th of May in London. The establishment of the RJC in 2005 with 14 founding members is an example of what can be achieved when key stakeholders work closely together to build a common purpose for the jewellery industry. Today we are proud to have a strong community of confidence with more than 1200 members.

We believe in a partnership model. Over the last months, we have seen how working closely with organisations such International Coloured Gemstone Association, Antwerp World Diamond Centre, The French jewellery association (UBJOP), The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand and Thai Gem and Jewellery Traders Association can help members to integrate sustainability into their operations. The recent collaboration with The Plumb Club leads the way on how we can promote responsible business practices.

Myntra reimagines online shopping experience

Myntra, India’s leading destination for fashion and lifestyle, has partnered with Microsoft to accelerate its digital transformation and offer an unmatched experience to its customers. Leveraging Microsoft Azure, Myntra is focused on innovation, speed and agility to strengthen its leadership position even further.

“As we accelerate our business and grow our value, the ability to scale our technology in a secure environment to accommodate this growth is critical,” said Amar Nagaram, CEO, Myntra. “The Microsoft Azure platform provides our teams the ability to deliver innovative and personalized capabilities for our customers with speed supported by a strong depth of technology expertise from the Microsoft team.”

Spring wedding season with Dazzle collection

Motiwala and Sons Jewellers, the one-stop destination for legacy jewellery has recently launched its new Dazzle Collection. Consisting of Diamonds and Polki, each bauble from the collection oozes an eternal appeal. The intricate designs fused with traditional and western art have lent the brand an image for creating exquisite jewellery.

The flawless blend of coloured gemstones makes the collection an epitome of elegance and class. The collection was recently unveiled at a fashion show in Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, where various models showcased the jewellery gracefully.

As the name suggests, Dazzle, the spring wedding collection by Motiwala and Sons, is a promise to make the brides feel more dazzling. Showcasing a variety of majestic necklaces, dreamy chandelier earrings and statement rings, each ornament from the collection is destined to beautify the bride and the bridesmaids. This collection will surely be an heirloom souvenir for all the brides to be.

Ms. Sachhi Singh, Director & Jewellery Designer, Motiwala and Sons, said, “Dazzle is an ode to the love for diamonds and polkis of every woman. Each jewel in the collection is a remembrance that every woman is sure to cherish forever.”

Bonas Participates in BGJF 2020

The viewing will be held on February 25-28, 2020

Press Release: Bonas, the international diamond brokerage and tender firm, announces highlights from the February 2020 polished colored gemstone tender. Comprised of 514 lots, totaling 221,603 carats of precious and semi-precious stones, the sale will feature a strong selection of impressive sapphires, important rubies, vibrant emeralds, aquamarines, spinels, Paraiba tourmalines amongst other fine gemstones from distinguished private collections.

Bringing together exceptional highlights, Bonas has joined forces with Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) to hold the polished gemstone tender alongside the Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair (BGJF) for the very first time.

DP Jewellers partnered with Forevermark

Beautiful Film star Neha Sharma graces the event

With a legacy of almost 80 years, DP Jewellers known for their quality merchandise and transparency have partnered with Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group by launching the brand at their jewellery store in Indore.

Forevermark diamonds are the world’s most carefully selected diamonds, while DP Jewellers enjoy the customer’s trust to offer some of the best designs in finest quality. The synergies of these two brands has brought about an ideal association to offer elegant diamond jewellery pieces that come with a unique inscription number assuring you that they are the most beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced diamonds.

Swarovski celebrates its 125 Years Anniversary and presented Gem Visions Trend Forecast 2020/21

Swarovski launches 125 facets Swarovski Zirconia stones,

dedicating each facet to every year of Swarovski

This year the world’s largest crystal manufacturer – and a global specialist in genuine gemstones, created stones, optical accessories and lighting – marks the 125th anniversary of its foundation in Austria in 1895 with a series of projects celebrating the past, present and future of the Swarovski brand.

Swarovski collaborate NJA Trophy Partner

15th February 2020, Grand Finale of National Jewellery Awards 2019 presented by NSE & Trophy Partner Swarovski Gemstones was held at Renaissance Hotel Powai Mumbai. Country’s most prestigious award that honors the work of students, designers, manufacturers and Retailers in various categories was glammed up by the guest of honor for the evening Bollywood Star Esha Gupta.

The National Jewellery Awards serves to connect with the National Gems and Jewellery communities which further emphasize and support the upcoming talent in national destinations and communities. It promotes & motivates the traditional essence of Indian culture in the form of jewellery through the craft, inspiration, passion, devotion, enthusiasm and innovative spirit of the jewellers in the industry.