IIG Conducts Two-Day Industrial Immersion for Students in Surat
The International Institute of Gemology organized a two-day industrial visit to Surat, covering diamond processing, technology integration and jewellery manufacturing to align academic training with industry practices.
US Jewellery Market Holds Strong as Sales Rise Despite Tariffs, Gold Surge and Industry Contraction
Despite soaring gold prices, steep tariffs and rising crime, US jewellery sales continue to climb in 2025 — driven by resilient consumer demand, strong independents and a smaller but stronger retail base.
India–Botswana Diamond Corridor Gains Momentum as President Boko Welcomes GJEPC’s White Paper
GJEPC’s White Paper receives high-level endorsement during President Murmu’s State Visit to Botswana, advancing plans for a direct India–Botswana diamond trade route designed to strengthen MSME access, transparency and bilateral growth.
India’s Gems & Jewellery Sector Set to Reach $128 Billion by 2029, Finds 1Lattice Report
India’s gems and jewellery sector is on the cusp of transformative growth, with a projected market value of $128 billion by 2029, according to a new report by 1Lattice titled Glimmers of Growth
India Poised to Lead $132 Billion Lab-Grown Diamond Market by 2029
India is emerging as a global powerhouse in the lab-grown diamond (LGD) industry, set to dominate a market projected to be worth $132 billion by 2029. According to RedSeer Consultants, LGDs are expected to capture 16 per cent of the global diamond market by that year, up from 12 per cent in 2024 and 9 per cent in 2019
Government Launches Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme to Strengthen India’s Diamond Industry
The Government of India has announced the reintroduction of the Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme, aiming to boost India’s competitiveness in the global diamond trade and support the domestic industry
GJEPC Seeks Jewellery Repair Policy To Make India A Global Outsourcing Service Centre & Hub
Seeks 4% import duty on gold, silver & platinum; allowing sale of rough diamonds in SNZs and Zero duty on Lab Grown Diamond seeds
Piyush Goyal Attends GJEPC & SJMA Meet
The Commerce Minister appreciates the progress of the Surat diamond industry and suggests way forward
Budget reforms optimise G&J sector for peak performance: GJEPC
GJEPC has said it is pleased that the Government considered its recommendation to reduce the customs duty on cut and polished diamonds, gemstones and sawn diamonds
GJEPC asks for duty cuts in its Budget proposals to Government
Some of the major aspects of budget representation are duty cuts primarily for gold, cut and polished diamonds, precious and semi-precious gemstones
Craft Pavilion at IIJS 2019, taking the initiative to revive traditional artforms of Indian jewellery
GJSCI has taken onus of nurturing the dying art form of Indian Jewellery. Several skill development initiatives to increase skilled workforce in jewellery industry
Chinese man made diamonds flood processing units in Gujarat and Rajasthan
Chinese manufacturers with huge capacities to grow artificial diamonds in laboratories may have sent as much as Rs 3,000 crore worth of the stones to India; most of them have been processed for re-export to the US.
Union Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu unveils GJEPC's Parichay Card for gem & jewellery sector workers, artisans and craftsmen in India
GJEPC creates “Swasthya Kosh” a special fund to offer health insurance to Parichay card holders & their family
Recent Import Duty Hike to strengthen Jewellery Manufacturing in India
Diamond export trade to be impacted: GJEPC
Good for gold, average for jewellery, slow for loose stones @ IIJS Signature
As always gold segment witnessed maximum footfall as compared to loose stones and jewellery, reports Indian Jeweller team.
