GSI’s CSP Students Gain First-Hand Experience at Sri Lanka’s Rakwana Gem Deposits
The Gemological Science International (GSI) Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Diploma programme recently took its students on an immersive journey to Sri Lanka’s renowned Rakwana Gem Deposit, offering first-hand exposure to gemstone mining, processing, and trading.
Giva Raises Rs 255 Crore in Extended Series B Funding Round Led by Premji Invest
Bengaluru-based jewellery brand Giva has raised Rs 255 crore in its extended Series B funding round, led by Premji Invest with new investors Epiq Capital and Edelweiss Discover Fund
Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery Industry Faces Crisis Amid High Tax Burden
The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) has issued a stark warning that the country’s gem and jewellery industry is at risk of losing its competitive edge due to high taxes, including an 18% Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Gold Jewellers See Sales Surge by 35-40% Following Duty Reduction
A recent reduction in gold import duties—from 15% to 6% in the latest budget—has led to a remarkable 35-40% increase in sales for gold retailers across India. This dramatic shift has provided a much-needed boost to an industry that had been struggling with high prices and stagnant sales
GJEPC Chairman presents pre-budget recommendations during a consultation meeting with the Hon'ble Finance Minister
GJEPC Chairman Shri Vipul Shah presented key recommendations for the gem & jewellery trade at today's pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget 2024-25: GJEPC’s Recommendations To the Government To Propel Gem & Jewellery Exports
GJEPC, the representative body for India's international gem and jewelry trade, has put forth numerous suggestions to the Government in anticipation of the forthcoming budget
Reena Ahluwalia's Bejeweled Royal Mysore Paintings Acquired by C. Krishniah Chetty Crystal Museum
The Maharaja and Maharani of Mysore paintings by artist Reena Ahluwalia record the historic legacy of Indian gems and jewellery on canvas
GJEPC’s IIJS Premiere 2023 generates highest-ever business of over Rs. 70,000 crore
50,000+ visitors across 2 venues of Jio World Convention Centre & Bombay Exhibition Centre with 2100 foreign visitors
IIJS Premiere 2023 Organised Estimates Business of over Rs. 60,000 crore
IIJS Premiere is simultaneously organised at two venues - the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) from 3rd to 7th August, and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) from 4th to 8th August
2023’s First IIJS Signature 2023 & IGJME Inaugurated
Chief guests at the inauguration included State Minister of Commerce & Industry, Anupriya Patel; Member of Parliament Poonam Mahajan and Chairman of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, MP Ahammed
GJEPC to organize IGJS in Jaipur for global buyers
This curated gem & jewellery show will showcase India’s 200 finest leading manufacturers of diamonds, coloured gemstones, gold and studded jewellery, silver jewellery, etc
GJEPC To Organise International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) In Dubai From 14th to 16th August 2021
GJEPC with the support of Govt. of India, is organising the inaugural International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS), an in-person exhibition, in Dubai from 14th to 16th August 2021
Present Form Of Mandatory Hallmarking Doesn't Give Customers Freedom Of Right To Choose; Restricts Jewellery Trade: GJC
BIS allows only gold articles of 14k, 18k and 22k for mandatory hallmarking; excludes other popular karatages(Purities) used in India and abroad
IIJS Virtual 2.0 To Put The G&J Industry Back On The Fast Track
250+ exhibitors and 8000+ registered buyers visiting the show. More than 15,000 meetings booked
Dedicated 5 Halls each for Traditional Gold Jewellery; Gold Jewellery (Mass); Diamond/Colour Gemstone Jewellery; Couture/Bridal Jewellery; Loose colour Gemstone/Silver jewellery / Machinery & Allied
IIJS Premiere Postponed to August 2021
GJEPC’s flagship show IIJS Premiere which takes place every year in the month of August had to be postponed to January 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic
