Understanding Brides To Be -Study

Girls need support, not permission

On the occasion of Women’s Day, a social media study ‘Understanding Brides To Be,’ conducted by the leading online matchmaking brand BharatMatrimony, attempted to understand what girls want the would-be grooms to know about them, when it comes to marriage.

The study witnessed over 890 responses. BharatMatrimony posed 10 questions to girls including “What does a soon-to-be bride mean when she says she wants respect, more than attention?”, “Why girls would like to have kids a few years after marriage” and “Why post marriage, girls need support, not permission.”

Recovery of 152 carat diamond from Letšeng

Gem Diamonds announces the recovery of a 152 carat, top white colour Type IIa diamond from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho, the highest dollar per carat kimberlite diamond mine in the world. This is the sixth diamond of over 100 carats recovered in 2018.  

Gem Diamonds Limited owns 70% of the Letšeng Diamond Mine, with the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho owning the remaining 30%. The Letšeng mine is located in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho and is renowned for its recovery of large, high quality, exceptional Type II diamonds.

DDA rough tender closes on March 14

DDA Trading announces its March Rough Diamond Tender & it is offering approximately 200,000cts of Bank Stock, Angolan ROM, Large Gem. Viewings has been taken place by appointment only’ in Antwerp at DDA Trading’s office in the Antwerp from Wednesday 7th to Wednesday 14th March with the sale closing on Wednesday 14th.

Rough and polished diamonds are sold on auctions conducted by DDA Trading BVBA, our affiliate company in Antwerp, Belgium, using its proprietary online diamond trading platform. Prior to each auction, our clients can inspect offered diamond parcels at viewings in Antwerp, Dubai or Hong Kong.

Alrosa February sales reached USD 541.9 mn

Alrosa Group, the world leader in diamond production, announces diamond sales results for February and two months of 2018. In February, Alrosa Group sold USD 541.9 million worth of rough and polished diamonds. Rough diamond sales by value amounted to USD 532.8 million, polished diamond sales – USD 9.1 million.

Indian Jewellery on the Oscars red carpet

India’s Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi makes a mark at Oscars with Mary J Blige and Olivia Wilde in their jewellery. India is truly shining on global map with one of India’s most coveted Jewellery brand, Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi creating a mark at the Oscars with celebrities Mary J Blige and Olivia Wilde sporting their stunning New York Fashion Week jewellery collection.

Mary J Blige who made history at the 90th academy awards being the first person to ever receive double nomination for Original Song and Best Supporting actress, gave a soulful performance at the Oscars.

Myntra has launched a campaign!

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Myntra has launched a campaign, #MyntraForHer, in order to celebrate and revere womanhood. The promotional campaign uses wit and humor to showcase women who enjoy flaunting their fashion and follow their own fancies.

At Myntra, 2000+ Brands are coming together to celebrate the spirit of Womankind and bringing with them more than 35000 new season styles to choose from. The proposition offers something for every kind of fashion preference of a woman.

NITI Aayog Celebrates Women’s Day

NITI Aayog, the premier think tank of the country will launch its Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) on 8th March tomorrow, on the occasion of the International Women's Day. NITI Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Amitabh Kant, UN Resident Coordinator in India Yuri Afanasiev and Kailash Kher, along with industry leaders and partners of WEP will be present on this occasion.

Govt has inked DTAAs with over 130 countries

The Government of India has entered into Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) and Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAC) with over 130 countries including tax havens.

These agreements allow exchange of information between countries for tax purposes including information pertaining to money laundering and funding. On request made by Government of India under the above agreements, these countries provide relevant information including information pertaining to money laundering and funding.

DeBeers Cycle 2 valued US $555mn

De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the second sales cycle of 2018.

Bruce Cleaver, CEO, De Beers Group, said: “The second sales cycle of the year saw the continuation of good rough diamond demand. This was in line with expectations, following strong retail sales of diamond jewellery during the US holiday season and positive early signs for consumer demand over Chinese New Year.”

New Diamond Target Area with Dunnedin

Dunnedin Ventures has identified a cluster of new, potentially diamond-bearing kimberlite targets in the south-central portion of its 100% owned Kahuna Diamond Property, Nunavut. The Company also reports that it is on schedule to begin its upcoming drill program in March 2018, which is expected to run through late winter into May.

The drill program will test 10 to 15 kimberlite targets and will focus on circular geophysical pipe-like responses supported by high quality Diamond Indicator Minerals in till immediately down-ice. Dunnedin’s work continues to highlight clusters of priority targets across the Kahuna Property by using unique mineral screening protocols and classification employed by C.F. Mineral Research Ltd. and Dr. Chuck Fipke.