African Diamond Producers Association congratulates India on assuming Kimberley Process chairmanship for 2026, counters African Diamond Council objections, and confirms cooperation plans, with International Diamond Manufacturers Association amplifying the position.

With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

At the International Diamond Manufacturers Association’s (IDMA) 23rd Presidents’ Meeting in New York, Anoop Mehta, Co-Convener of GJEPC’s Diamond Panel Committee, addressed key concerns affecting India’s diamond industry

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) recently wrapped up its 2024 Presidents’ Meeting in Shanghai, tackling critical industry issues and encouraging collaboration among global stakeholders

The most noticeable platinum jewellery trend throughout the award show season was the statement necklace as seen on Zoe Kravitz, Ariana DeBose, Lady Gaga, and Joe Jonas

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of gem & jewellery trade in India, has forged a unique partnership with global E commerce giant eBay to offer to its Members an Exclusive Jewellery Store on eBay

• * eBay will enable jewellers to have access to international buyers through eBay Marketplace
• * GJEPC to launch an eCommerce Promotion and Facilitation Desk (“EPFD”) at all its 6 Regional Offices

eBay in India recently announced its association with the International Gemological Institute (IGI)

The MOU was signed by Sanjay Singh, Regional Director, GJEPC and Vidmay Naini, Country Head, Ebay

The crème de la crème of the television fraternity was present at the Emmy Awards earlier this week. Their stunning red carpet outfits were paired with even more stunning diamond and other precious stone jewellery. Here’s IJ’s top picks of some of the best jewellery pieces seen at the Emmy Red Carpet.

Linear diamond earrings and statement rings were the top jewellery trends last night.

GJF has urged the Government to remove pan card requirement in jewellery sector and maintain status-quo on application of TCS on sales of bullion on Rs. 2 lakh and on Rs. 5 lakh of jewellery.

PNG Jewellers have garnered trust of millions with their quality and service par excellence.

PNG Jewellers have garnered trust of millions with their quality and service par excellence.