India Pavilion at Cannes

India Pavilion Inaugurated at Cannes Film Festival 2018

Co-production opportunities between India and France Explored

The inaugural session of the Indian Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival 2018 was held at Cannes, France. Hosted by noted actor Shri Sharad Kelkar, the Indian delegation present consisted of H.E. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to France, Shri Ashok Kumar Parmar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Govt. Of India, Shri Prasoon Joshi, Writer, Poet and Chairman, Central Board of Film Certification India.

Gemfields auction from 15-18 May

Gemfields Driving Proof of Origin and Greater

Transparency for Coloured Gemstone Sector

Gemfields has once again partnered with the Gübelin Gem Lab to embed nanoparticles proving origin into all Kagem Mine emeralds for sale at the upcoming auction in Lusaka, Zambia from 15-18 May 2018, to drive greater levels of transparency in the coloured gemstone sector.

#PamperHerEveryDay

Reliance salutes the Spirit of Motherhood                           

Motherhood is the greatest joy in the world. A woman who selflessly meets the needs of their families deserves a huge honour and privilege. From nursing a baby, to spending time with their children, mothers are the lifeline of any household, and that’s why they are our real life super heroes.

Late-19th-century necklace under hammer

Christie’s jewellery specialist Marie-Cécile Cisamolo marvels at the wonderful gemstones and possible royal connections of this ‘incredibly rare’ late-19th-century necklace. On 16 May it is offered in our Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva.

‘Tiffany is well-known today for its amazing designs. It is also passionate about gemstones. This Tiffany & Co. necklace is an amazing design, with amazing gemstones in the middle,’ observes Marie-Cécile Cisamolo, jewellery specialist at Christie’s in Geneva.

Carat+ 2019 to be held at Antwerp Expo

2nd edition of Carat+ closes with

boosted visitor numbers

The second edition of Carat+, The World’s Premier Diamond Event, closed on Tuesday, May 8 after a positive three-days of buying, networking, glamour and evening entertainment.

The trade event surpassed its attendance goals, with a total of 3,829 visitors across all three days (up from 2,927 last year). Among those visitors were diamond professionals, buyers and members of the press from 50

countries, including India, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and the United Kingdom.

GJEPC publishes white paper

Suresh Prabhu unveils white paper on

Diamond and Jewellery Financing 2018

Diamond and Jewellery financing 2018: GJEPC and Banks come together to deliberate on Mitigating Risks effectively!

Hon’ble Minister for Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Mr Suresh Prabhu unveiled a white paper drafted by GJEPC at the one-day seminar titled “Diamond and Jewellery Financing 2018: Mitigating risks effectively.” The event organized by the Gems and Jewellery industry to find ways to reduce risks and infuse confidence into financiers, attended by leading banks and financial institutions including the SBI, Central Bank of India, IndusInd Bank, ECGC etc. also witnessed a huge turn out from the major industry players.

India is the fastest advertising market

India’s strong traditions of storytelling!

Inaugurating the 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2018 here, she said that India will have around 969 million internet users by 2021 and Indian media industry looks upon the digital world not only as a challenge but also as an opportunity. How do we attract, retain and develop talent which frees good content from the trappings of revenue needs and brings about a balance in media institutions, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani further asked.

2018 World Diamond Congress cancelled!

 WFDB and IDMA Announce Cancellation

It is with much regret that the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) announce that as a result of the weak response to registration for the 38th World Diamond Congress due to be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, from June 19 to 21, no doubt also influenced by the rising tension in the region, they have reached a decision to postpone the Congress.

An Ensemble of Dream Flowers

The sight of flowers invokes a sense of freshness, beauty and glory in the mind and the fragrance of fresh blooms induces a feeling of warmth, glow and charm. Taking a cue from flower blossoms, Adawna launches its even more sparkly jewellery collection called Dream Flowers.

The collection is a mélange of intricate earrings and rings. Every piece is meticulously crafted and exquisitely finished with semi-precious colour stones and sterling silver with Swarovski crystals. It represents a fascinating tribute to woman.

Nature’s magnificent beauty

Embrace the opulence of Indian heritage and beauty with Mirari’s latest creations – Peacock Arsi ring and Elephant Ring.

Majestic Bequest by Mirari is luxury defined and celebrated, combining the most beautiful & stately creations of the natural world, with the creative flair that is unique to Mirari. Indian Jewelry has always been an evolving art form; Jewels that tell a tale are a definite conversation starter. With exquisite designs meant to capture the imagination and fancy of traditional Indian jewellery, these statement rings retain the allure of the past while reflecting contemporary aesthetics.

Peacock Arsi Ring:

Inspired by the most feminine jewel concept of the Mughal era, this ring is a contemporary version of the ARSI or the Mirror Ring. Originating with the Mughal reign, the Arsi ring was a flat, jewelled mirror fitted on a thick ring and reputedly worn by courtesans so that they could preen themselves gracefully or by brides so they could sneak a look at their bridegrooms' faces.