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The success of Dubai Precious Metals Conference heralded a new era for the gold and precious metals sector with discussions on future movement of
precious metals, role of digital gold, and other important subjects. The DPMC
also saw the launch of DMCC FinX. DMCC FinX has been initiated as a strategic
expansion designed to connect capital market players, trade finance professionals
and fintech innovators. The platform aims to link real world supply chains with
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GJEPC on India–EU FTA: Zero Duty Access Paves Way to Double Bilateral Gem & Jewellery Trade to USD 10 Billion (~Rs. 91000 Crore)
 The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) welcomes the elimination of import duties on Indian gem and jewellery products under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This removes 2-4% duties more
DGCX SEES 30% INCREASE IN TRADE VOLUMES IN 2025 TO SURPASS USD 46 BILLION, DCCC SECURES ESMA COUNTERPARTY RECOGNITION TO BOOST GLOBAL DUBAI MARKET CONFIDENCE
 The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) has announced a strong operational and market performance in 2025, with traded volumes rising 30% year-on-year and gold futures activity increasing sharply, reinforcing its role in regional and international derivatives markets. more
Angola joins De Beers Group and Botswana in funding diamond marketing
 Last year, we signed the groundbreaking Luanda Accord, and agreed to jointly fund the Natural Diamond Council. Now, we’ve made good on that promise: Angola’s two major diamond companies, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM,E.P. have formally joined. Ethical diamonds more
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International Institute of Gemology (IIG) has introduced Diamond Fundamentals, a learning resource that uses storytelling to simplify diamond education. Authored by Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of IIG, the book revisits diamond 
GIA, the Gemological Institute of America, will launch redesigned colored stone reports and new services on January 1, 2026. The new reports will feature an elevated design for enhanced storytelling, 
Gemological Science International (GSI) and Mindron are proud to announce the launch of the Trusure Apex, a state-of-the-art and advanced diamond screening instrument, 
Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in jewelry set with natural brown diamonds. The discovery comes at a critical time, 
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will launch a 100-Ounce Silver futures contract on February 9, 2026, pending regulatory review. "Silver is increasingly appealing to retail traders looking to diversify their exposure across a wider 
On 18 November 2025, the OECD Council approved the 2025 Update to the OECD Model Tax Convention, which remains the primary reference point for negotiating and interpreting thousands of bilateral tax treaties. The update introduces targeted 
Sri Lanka unveiled an exceptional gemstone, the Star of Pure Land, a natural purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats. The stone is being cited by local gem experts as the largest known purple star sapphire of its kind.
Unearthed near Ratnapura, the country’s historic gem-mining region, 
GJEPC facilitated a delegation visit to the Vicenza Gold Academy, one of Italy’s oldest and most respected jewellery training institutions, established in 1858. The delegation was led by Vijay Mangukiya, 
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the organizer, together with the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or GIT, co-organizer, along with key public and private sector partners, held a press conference to announce 
Exports of polished diamonds recorded significant performance throughout 2025, with sharp growth in terms of volume and value. Between January and December 2025, 23.3 thousand carats of polished diamonds were exported, at an average price of 
De Beers Group is pleased to announce a collaboration between GemFair, the company’s programme to help formalise the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining (ASM) sector, and its luxury jewellery brand, De Beers London, to bring the story and beauty of 
The second day of Vicenzaoro January, IEG's international jewellery show currently underway at Vicenza Expo Centre, opened with CODED COUTURE – Jewellery as cultural code in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The focus was on the new paradigm of jewellery in which heritage, identity 