GIA synthetic diamond seminar in HK

Building on more than 80 years of industry-leading gemological education programs and more than 60 years of scientific research into natural, treated and synthetic diamonds, GIA (Gemological Institute of America, Inc.) will offer a new synthetic diamond seminar at GIA locations around the world beginning in Hong Kong on June 19, just before the Hong Kong Gem Show.

This one-day program, taught by GIA research scientists and experienced classroom instructors, will combine lectures with practical lab instruction, including the latest GIA instrumentation for differentiating natural diamonds from CVD and HPHT synthetic diamonds and diamond simulants.

3rd India SAARC ME BSM concludes!

Update 2: In an effort to develop new trust and understanding at a cultural, business & professional level and to explore future business opportunities, GJEPC organised the 3rd edition of India SAARC-Middle East (ME) Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) during the 29th April & up to 1st May, 2018 at Hyderabad.

The product profile for the BSM remained a Plain Gold & Diamond Studded jewellery & Precious stone studded jewellery. GJEPC Chairman, Pramod Agrawal said, “GJEPC has always endeavoured to promote trade from India to showcase their best potential in the category they represent, be it Diamonds, Gemstones or Jewellery.  India SAARC ME BSM is one such initiative in that direction where we have invited potential international buyers from across the world.

DDES showcased detection tech well

GJEPC in association with

BDB organized the 3rd Edition

Update 3: The 3rd Edition of Diamond Detection Expo & Symposium (DDES) organized by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in association with Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), was the business Expo & Symposium was managed well to improve detection technology for the diamond industry.

Mr Edgard D Kagan, Consul General, United states of America, Shri Pramod Agarwal, Chairman, GJEPC, Shri. Anoop Mehta, President and Shri Mehul Shah, Vice President from Bharat Diamond Bourse and several other dignitaries from Gem and Jewellery sector were present at the inauguration ceremony of DDES 2018.

46 carat pink diamond recovered from Lulo

46 carat pink is the largest gem quality

coloured diamond recovered from Lulo

Lucapa Diamond Company and its partners, Empresa Nacional de Diamantes E.P. and Rosas & Petalas, are announces the recovery of a large gem-quality 46 carat pink diamond from the Lulo Diamond Project in Angola.

Sarine's AI Based 4Cs DGR Adopted

Sarine Technologies Ltd announces that the leading Japanese jewellery company K-Uno is the first retailer in the world to adopt the new Sarine 4Cs diamond report – the world's first artificial-intelligence based, technology driven automated grading report.

K-Uno, a leader in Japan's jewellery retail market, is known for its innovation. The introduction of Sarine’s 4Cs grading reports in the K-Uno chain was announced last week at the company's flagship store in the Ginza, Tokyo and is currently being rolled out to all K-Uno stores across the country.

Global jewellery demand was roughly flat at 488t

According to the The Gold Demand Trends Q1 2018 report, World Gold Council (WGC), gold demand had a soft start to 2018, reaching 973 tonnes (t), the lowest first quarter since 2008. This was largely caused by a fall in investment demand for gold bars and gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as a subdued gold price environment hampered demand.

Global jewellery demand was roughly flat at 488t, down 1% on Q1 2017. Demand in China was buoyed by holiday demand, and US demand continued to improve in response to the supportive economic backdrop. In contrast, Indian consumers were discouraged by rising gold prices, exaggerated by a weakening rupee, with demand down 12% compared with 2017.

Jewellery demand drops by 12% in Q1

Indian jewellery demand saw a sharp downturn in Q1 2018

According to the data & details -India Demand Statistics for Q1 2018, released by WGC, demand for gold in India for Q1 2018 was at 115.6 tonnes down by 12% as compared to overall Q1 demand for 2017 of 131.2 tonnes.

India’s Q1 2018 gold demand value was Rs 31,800 crores, a fall of 8% in comparison with Q1 2017 of Rs 34,440 crores. Total Jewellery demand in India for Q1 2018 was down by 12% at 87.7 tonnes as compared to Q1 2017 at 99.2 tonnes.

Rose-Gold Cocktail Rings

Kalasha Fine Jewels, a revered jewellery brand captures the elegance of twirling blossoms in an exquisite range of Cocktail Rings. Inspired by the botanical abundance of Valleys in Uttarakhand, every individualistic design is a sheer depiction of eloquent motifs of floral and foliage, defined in the majesty of 18 K rose gold and encrusted with a myriad of fine diamonds set along in symphony.

This collection is a composition of modern art that blends with the time-travelled craftsmanship of Kalasha, the curators of fine jewels with more than a century’s experience. Each unique design is precisely crafted in aesthetics including the golden rose and enchanting tulips and intricately captures the tender and twirly essence of floral beauty.

Abharan launches Taarika Collection!

Abharan Jewellers launches its latest rage of festive jewellery called ‘The Taarika Collection’. It’s a collection that captures the festive mood with its intricate and delicate ornamentation, mesmerizing patterns and exquisite designs.

Inspired by nature’s flora and fauna, the collection showcases motifs like colourful pearls, rose corals, wild flowers and celestial birds. The Taarika Collection brings to light the sheer brilliance of filigree work, Rajasthani hand painting and Abharan’s eye for detail.

US trade fears trade-war over China

Study Shows Tariffs Against China

Would Destroy Thousands of American Jobs

The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports, coupled with retaliation promised by China, would reduce U.S. gross domestic product by nearly $3 billion and destroy 134,000 American jobs, according to a new study released today by the National Retail Federation and the Consumer Technology Association. The report finds that four jobs would be lost for every job gained.

“As administration officials prepare to head to China for trade talks, the livelihoods of American workers hang in the balance,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “We hope this is the start of a serious negotiation process that leads to a more open Chinese market and protects U.S. jobs and economic growth. We must resolve this trade dispute without resorting to job-killing tariffs and retaliation.”