WGS follows Production Data!

No consensus on an updated conflict diamond definition!

KP Concludes, Update 4: India the KP Chair India Kimberley Process hosted Plenary in New Delhi during November 18th & up to 22nd November 2019 was convened as the Sixteenth Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary Meeting. Delegations from KP Participants and Observers along with the Kyrgyz Republic and State of Qatar attended as Guests of the KP Chair India.

Indian motifs by OM Jewellers

The enigmatic yellow metal is accented with delicate craftsmanship, intricate enamel and colour stones that bring a live traditional designs and Indian motifs. These stylish and elegant pieces are ideal not just for the bride but also for the bridal party. Elaborate chokers, stylish necklaces, jhumkas and shoulder-duster earrings, the classics timeless creations will set your style apart.

YuWaah, Youth Skilling Initiative by UNICEF

UNICEF has informed that they have launched YuWaah Generation Unlimited in India on November 1, According to UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, called YuWaah in India, is a multi-stakeholder alliance which aims to facilitate youth to gain relevant skills for productive lives and the future of work.

Which Gifts Mean the Most? DPA Study

From natural diamonds to one-of-a-kind objects and brands, consumer demand for ‘authenticity’ is morethan a trend!

As consumers begin shopping online and in stores for gifts this holiday season,new research shows thatauthenticityis central to the value of a gift, and authenticity brings the mostjoy to recipients, according to a study released today by Yale University professor and psychologist Dr.George E. Newman.

Pramod Agrawal elected as Vice President of CIBJO

Pramod Kumar Agrawal, current Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has become the first member of the Indian industry to be elected one of the three Vice Presidents of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation. He was nominated by CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri, and the decision was confirmed by the organisation’s General Assembly and Board of Directors, meeting in Bahrain, November 18-20, at the 2019 CIBJO Congress.

BOD focuses additional opportunities in Zim!

By providing an update about its proposed diamond exploration and development activities in Zimbabwe, Botswana Diamond (BOD) said, BOD and VAST Resources have agreed the terms of a new agreement in respect of their proposed joint venture in the Chiadzwa or say Marange area of Zimbabwe.

As previously announced in October 2018, Botswana Diamonds concluded an agreement with Vast for the development of Vast’s Heritage concessions in the Marange Diamond Fields (the “Heritage Concession Agreement”), and that a separate agreement would cover the joint development of diamond properties outside of the Marange Diamond Fields.

WGM Chair for 2020-2022 to Botswana!

KP Concludes, Update 3: India the KP Chair Kimberley Process hosted Plenary in New Delhi during November 18th & up to 22nd November 2019 was convened as the Sixteenth Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary Meeting. Delegations from KP Participants and Observers along with the Kyrgyz Republic and State of Qatar attended as Guests of the KP Chair India.

The total number of Participants in the Kimberley Process (KP) now stands at 55 representing 82 countries (including the 28 member states of the European Union, which participates as a single Participant represented by the European Commission).

A gem-set version in a limited edition

More than just a simple ladies’ watch, this beautiful, distinguished, distinctive timepiece features a hand-winding mechanical calibre among the most renowned of the Swiss industry: the famous Peseux 7001, topped with an exclusive Louis Erard complication, a regulator with a power reserve.

Abundant liquidity at Banks: Ind-Ra!

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has published the November 2019 edition of its credit market tracker. The report comments on the systemic and market liquidity with insights on interest rates transmission, short-term yields and aggregate mutual fund sectoral debt exposure. The tracker highlights the monthly changes in liquidity of the banking system, and trends in debt and money markets.

Diamcor tendered more rough in Q3

Diamcor Mining announces the results of its second tender and sale in the Company’s third fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2019.  In the second tender, the Company sold 6,055.28 carats of rough diamonds, which generated total gross proceeds of USD $693,401.94, resulting in an average price of USD $114.51 per carat.

This brings the total rough diamonds delivered and tendered thus far in the Company’s third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019 to 10,088.29 carats, which have generated total gross proceeds to date in the quarter of USD $1,117,474.38, resulting in an average price of USD $110.77 per carat.