Organizers of the 41st World Diamond Congress, scheduled for July 12–15, 2026 in Singapore, have outlined five panel themes addressing markets, geopolitics, demand, and generational shifts in the industry.

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.

Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), one of India's leading diamond manufacturers, has become the first company in the world to craft natural diamonds with a verified negative carbon footprint—marking a significant milestone for the global jewellery sector and furthering India's leadership in sustainable manufacturing

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 19th edition of the IGI D Show concluded at the Grand Hyatt Goa with overwhelming success, marking a significant milestone in the diamond industry's calendar

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

Thrissur, Kerala, now hosts a cutting-edge laboratory courtesy of GSI, garnering praise from key figures in the industry. This state-of-the-art facility promises to drive innovation and advancements in the gemological sector.

Lab services to be displayed include GIA Alumni Collective, the digital GIA Diamond Dossier®, the new GIA mobile app, GIA Match iD™ device, the GIA® Source Verification Service; and remote learning and blended programmes in educational services

Polished diamonds with verified sources accepted from manufacturers

Gold and diamond jewellery exporters are witnessing a steady growth in export orders

Select business owners from across India discuss demand supply issues, inventory-related problems and the way forward, post lockdown with R Sugandha

Under the guidance of Alok Chaturvedi, director general, DGFT, 14 jewellers will meet in Delhi today to discuss the formation of a local gem & jewellery body

Tehmasp Printer, MD, IGI-India