De Beers is investing more in natural diamond marketing than it has in over a decade: David Johnson, De Beers Group
In order to meet the challenges of the diamond industry head on, De Beers has devised a multi-pronged strategy – the major steps include upping investment in marketing, participating in the Luanda Accord, developing a range of category campaigns, collaborating with key retail partners to grow demand, and investing in branded marketing programmes for its own retail businesses, says David Johnson, VP, Global External Communications, De Beers Group, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.
Bhima Gold Launches Diamond Jewellery Festival Across Stores
Bhima Gold has launched the Bhima Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Festival from December 8 2025, to January 11 2026, across India, targeting increased diamond demand from returning NRIs during the festive period.
Event Plan for JJS held from December 19 to 22 2025
JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.
GIA Announces New Colored Stone Reports and Expanded Origin Services Effective January 2026
GIA will introduce redesigned colored stone reports and extend origin-determination services from January 1, 2026, offering updated categories, fees and broader geographic sourcing data for additional gem materials.
Pritesh Patel Appointed as President and CEO of GIA
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the appointment of Pritesh Patel as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel, who currently serves as GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over the role from Susan M. Jacques, who will retire at the end of this year after more than a decade in the leadership position
Jaipur Jewellery Show 2024: A Glittering Legacy in Its 22nd Year
The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), fondly known as the December Show, returns for its 22nd edition from 20 to 23 December 2024 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura. With over 1200 booths, this premier event continues to blend Jaipur’s rich heritage in gems and jewellery with contemporary trends, offering a vibrant platform for trade, innovation, and design excellence
GIA Grants $93,000 to Mercury-Free Gold Processing Initiative
GIA extends additional funding to bolster the Mercury-Free Initiative, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable practices in the gemstone industry
GIA Creates High School Scholarship Program
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) opens its Spring scholarship application cycle from March 1st to 31st, 2024, allocating up to $2 million to support student tuition. This cycle introduces the GIA Aspire Scholarship as a new initiative
GJEPC Tardeo Office Hosts Specialised Training For 40 Customs Officers
Forty recently appointed Customs officers received specialized training in the "Diamond and Gems Identification Course" at the GJEPC Tardeo Office. The course was conducted with the support of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
GJEPC Unveils Artisan Awards 2023 Winners
Artisan Awards received 600+ entries from 26 cities in India and international regions like the Middle East, North America, and Europe.
eBay Collaborates With GIA For Fine Jewellery Authentication
As part of the collaboration, GIA experts, including gemmologists, will perform a multi-point inspection, verifying metal type, purity, and gemstone quality, to confirm the authenticity of every eligible item
GIA Reports to Go Digital by 2025
New Digital Diamond Dossier to launch in 2023
GIA India Launches Pearl Identification Laboratory in Mumbai
Lab to offer GIA Pearl Identification Report, along with several add-on services
GIA India Conducts its Premiere Graduation Ceremony
The first-ever certificates of the GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program (Blended) given away by chief guest Amish Turakhia, GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG®) and Managing Partner, R Kirti and Co.
Jindal Jewellers launches winter collection
According to the company, the collection is modern, yet retains a traditional touch
