A new, first-of-its-kind report on Fancy Color Diamonds, released today by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), in collaboration with the Choron Group and the Fancy Color Research Foundation, offers an exclusive and in-depth exploration into one of the world’s most extraordinary   more

Facing significant losses from illicit gold trade and seeking to formalize a vital, yet often dangerous sector, Côte d'Ivoire has joined forces with the World Bank and the World Gold Council in an ambitious partnership to transform its small-scale mining. The agreement signed today seeks   more

The WFDB Presidents’ Meeting 2025 in New York, in cooperation with the Diamond Dealers Club of New York, concluded last night after 2.5 days of speeches, panels, site visits, a gala dinner and networking among the leadership of the international diamond community. “We are not just preserving the diamond industry — we are building its future.”   more

Dr Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO, World Jewellery Confederation, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) for his contributions in supporting the global colored gemstone industry. Dr Cavalieri received the award during the May 19-22 ICA Congress in Brasilia. “Gaetano Cavalieri stands today as one of the most respected and influential figures in the global jewelry community,”   more

DMCC has appointed Neil Ventura as Special Advisor within its Precious Stones Ecosystem, further reinforcing its leadership in the global diamond and precious stones industry. Ventura brings over three decades of international experience to the role, having previously held senior positions   more

The World Diamond Council (WDC), the U.S. based organization representing the international natural diamond value chain, acknowledges the U.S. Government’s emphasis on fair and reciprocal trade and advocates for policies that support   more

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the UAE’s Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), has revealed over 1.06 billion carats of combined rough and polished diamonds were traded through Dubai in the past five years. Almost 179 million carats of rough   more

In a landmark development for India’s diamond manufacturing industry, Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has announced its plans to establish a rough diamond auction centre in Surat.   more

A leading force in contemporary jewellery, De Beers takes design inspiration from the House’s roots in Southern Africa, enriched with London’s creative flair. Nature is De Beers’ eternal muse: from Namibia’s golden dunes to Botswana’s lush Okavango Delta and South Africa’s diverse ecosystem. The House translates the beauty of nature into timeless and elegant designs that reflect London’s unique blend of heritage and modernity. Drawing on diamond expertise stretching back to 1888, the Jewellery House marks life’s gradual evolution with meaningful creations.   more

The Young Diamantaires (YD) are proud to announce their official transformation into an industry association incorporated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for the group, made possible through   more

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the industry organization representing the interests of Belgian diamond companies, welcomes the provisions of the 16th sanctions package against Russia, announced today by the G7. AWDC considers the postponement of the deadline for the mandatory implementation of a traceability mechanism   more

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the UAE’s Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, presenting the UAE’s 2024 Chairmanship achievements under its ‘Year of Delivery’ and introducing the   more

The so-called Liberation Day in the US had a catastrophic effect globally, making a deep dent in an otherwise Free Trade Era. We are indeed in a new phase, one that is protectionist, arbitrary and dangerous. For decades, the US was a benchmark and an inspiration   more

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) proudly announces SAJEX 2025, a premier B2B jewellery exhibition set to take place from 11th to 13th September 2025 at the iconic Jeddah Superdome, Saudi Arabia. Positioned as a strategic gateway to the thriving Middle Eastern market,   more

Titan Company, the jewellery and watch arm of the Tata Group, is reportedly in talks with Qatar-based Mannai Corporation to acquire a substantial stake in Damas Jewellery, a leading Middle Eastern retailer. Damas Jewellery is estimated at around ₹4,500 crore ($518 million). Titan has been aggressively expanding its presence in the Middle East, recently launching new Tanishq and Titan Eye+ outlets in Dubai during the October   more

Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V.DMI), (OTCQB-DMIFF), (FRA:DC3A), ("Diamcor" or the "Company"), a well-established Canadian diamond mining company with a proven history in the mining, exploration, and sale of rough diamonds is pleased to announce the Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for a non-dilutive financing (the “Financing”) of up to USD $5,000,000 with a well-established Dubai based   more

In an exclusive with Mr. Osama Imseeh, Chairman - Imseeh Jewellery Group, The New Jeweller bureau gets an insight on the evolution of Imseeh Jewellery to lead from being a leading wholesaler / retailer / manufacturer of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Middle Eastern region and other   more

It is with great pleasure that the management of Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) announce the expansion of our operations and the opening of our new, fully equipped tender facility in Johannesburg, South Africa. This secure facility will provide a state-of-the   more

International Diamond Laboratory (IDL), Dubai, a leading provider of jewels grading and reporting services in the region, today announced a change in ownership. Mr. Peter Meeus, the founder and owner of IDL Dubai, has transitioned ownership to Mr. Shaunak Shastree and Mr. Francesco Natale, effective immediately . “It has been an honor to have been involved with   more

Following the overwhelming response to the launch of Jemora Gemhouse, we are pleased to announce an additional viewing opportunity for its inaugural auction in New York, scheduled for March 24-26, 2025. This follows the initial viewing on March 17-19, 2025, at the DMCC’s Almas Tower, Dubai, UAE. The auction results will be announced on March 27, 2025.   more

The Diamond Technical Team of the G7 and Botswana announced today in a joint statement that an Export Verification Point for rough diamonds will be established in Botswana. For the development of this G7 verification point, Botswana will receive support and expertise from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), which has been operating as a G7 verification and certification hub since March 1, 2024, ensuring that   more

Jemora Gemhouse confirms its inaugural auction to occur from March 17-19, 2025, at the Dubai Diamond Exchange. This exclusive event will showcase an unparalleled collection of sapphires from some of the world's most renowned sources, including Kashmir, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka.
Inaugural Sapphire Auction: Featuring an exceptional selection of high-value, rare sapphires, including blue, pink,   more

The CEPA, signed in Dubai, is part of a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening economic and financial cooperation ties with strategic partners and boosting sustainable development. Once implemented, this bilateral agreement will   more

The inaugural Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference will be held in Doha , the capital of Qatar, at The Ned, from January 29 to 31st, 2025. “The conference endeavours to be different from other global industry events staged over the past few years.  more

Jemora Gemhouse, an innovative auction house dedicated to rare and valuable polished coloured gemstones, is set to redefine the gemstone market by bridging the gap between coloured gemstone owners and an exclusive network of buyers. Jemora Gemhouse (JGH), led by Dev Shetty and his team,  more

The inaugural Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference concluded today, marking a pivotal moment in Qatar’s journey toward becoming a new hub for luxury, trade, and innovation in the diamond and coloured gemstone industry. Held alongside   more

The goldsmithing, jewellery and watchmaking world is set to meet in Vicenza from 17th to 21st January for the new edition of Vicenzaoro January - The Jewellery Boutique Show. Having celebrated its first 70 years of history in 2024, a milestone that has made the Italian Exhibition Group show the longest-running event in the industry’s global panorama, Vicenzaoro is ready to write the future   more

In a landmark event set for 2025, African government leaders, industry stakeholders, and key figures in the mining sector will gather for the Ministerial Symposium, a critical platform aimed at advancing collaboration, addressing challenges, and fostering sustainable   more

The UN-mandated Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary concluded in Dubai, UAE, on Friday as part of the historic Dubai Diamond Week which gathered hundreds of representatives from across   more

The three-day subscription window for International Gemmological Institute (India) Limited IPO or IGI IPO opened between Friday, December 13, 2024 and Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The issue witnessed a bidding of shares of 1,9786,25,565 against the offered shares of 5,85,60,902,   more

At its recent meeting in Carlsbad, California, the Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) announced the addition of two new members - Lisa Bridge, President and CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweler and   more

DMCC – the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai – has successfully concluded the 12th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC), convening over 800 global industry leaders and stakeholders   more

In an exclusive with Mr Ahmad Enezan, PR & Business Development Manager, Salem Al Shueibi Jewellery he talks about the factors responsible for the success of Salem Al Shueibi in the gem and jewellery world.   more

The World Diamond Council President, Feriel Zerouki (WDC), delivered her opening address to the 2024 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary with a compelling call for unity and action, addressing industry challenges and the need for essential reforms. In her keynote speech, she emphasized the WDC’s commitment to strengthening the KP and promoting an equitable and sustainable diamond industry.   more

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, today released a special edition of its Future of Trade thought leadership report focused on the precious metals   more

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, today opened the highly anticipated Dubai Diamond Week with its flagship Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC).   more

The voters in Botswana delivered a shock victory to President Duma Boko’s party overthrowing Ex-President Masisi’s BDP party after close to 6 decades of rule. Mr Boko is taking office at a time when the Botswana economy needs   more

In a world where conscious consumerism reigns, today’s buyers seek more than just sparkle; they crave knowledge. These consumers are looking not just for financial but emotional and repeat value in every purchase they make.   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that   more

The UN-mandated Kimberley Process (KP), chaired by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, CEO and Executive Chairman of DMCC, today inaugurated the historic   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced the agenda for Dubai Diamond Week, a world-first gathering of the global diamond   more

DMCC [Dubai Multi Commodity Centre], the world’s largest flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise has released its latest Future of Trade report, a special edition   more

The Dubai Business Group for Gold and Jewelry Designers is thrilled to announce a landmark collaboration with Ebdaa, launching the first international edition of the Ebdaa Jewelry Design Competition. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the competition’s history, which   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced a 21% rise in the number of companies joining from Colombia since the start of the year.   more

Tomorrow’s cutting-edge industrial applications across telecommunications, defense, and artificial intelligence (AI) will place unprecedented demands on power and energy efficiency. Enabling these technologies to reach their full potential requires novel   more

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited (ASX:LOM) (“Lucapa” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the recovery of the fifth +100 carat diamond this year, a 176 carat Type IIa gem diamond from the Lulo Alluvial Mine in Angola.   more

From January to May of this year, the country collected revenues estimated at 288 million dollars, with the sale of 2.5 million carats of diamonds produced by the Catoca, Luele and Lunhinga projects. In five months, 4.2 million carats were recovered, 88 percent of which came from   more

The Board of Directors of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the umbrella organization defending the interests of Antwerp’s diamond community, appointed Karen Rentmeesters as the new, permanent CEO. Rentmeesters, who have more than 14 years of experience within the   more

The Singapore International Jewelry Expo the most prestigious and longest running jewellery show official opened doors to global buyers. Chief guest for the opening Mr Alvin Tan Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Culture, Community and Youth did the   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced key performance results across the first half of 2024, recording 1,023 new member   more

Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) & Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) proudly hosted DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), in a visit aimed at strengthening the global diamond trade and fostering deeper ties between two of the world’s leading   more

The South African Diamond Producers Organisation (SADPO), a leading non-profit entity representing the smaller sector of the diamond industry, proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Authentia SA. This collaboration,   more

In an exclusive with Mr Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, Kimberley Process and Executive Chairman & CEO, DMCC, the New Jeweller UAE bureau gets to know the importance of the current theme of KP, “Year of Delivery”   more

The much-anticipated reveal transpired a month back when a teaser video made rounds across media. The teaser announced that a surprise was to be revealed at the Venus Jewel booth (#8037)   more

The African Diamond Manufacturers Association (ADMA), a vested international organization that represents and unifies diamond manufacturers based in and operating within the bounds of the African continent, signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding   more

In the wake of Antwerp World Diamond Centre's Board elections held two weeks ago, the organization announces the confirmation of Isidore Mörsel as President of the Board. Mörsel succeeds himself while Ravi Bhansali, who is joining AWDC's Board for the first time, was appointed Vice-President.   more

At AWDC, we strive for a transparent and sustainable diamond industry worldwide and we put the utmost importance to the highest ethical standards. This has been our position for years and will be   more

In an exclusive with Mr. Rafeeq Nandoli, Founder & Director, Rafmoh Group of Companies, the New Jeweller UAE bureau gets to know about the key factors concerning the company's success as Mr. Rafeeq opens up on the expansion   more

The UN-mandated Kimberley Process (“KP”) Intersessional and historic special plenary concluded in Dubai, UAE, on Friday with progress made in key areas that will have bearings on global trade in natural diamonds. Hosted in Uptown Tower, Uptown Dubai, the headquarters of   more

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again cemented its leading position as a global commodity trading powerhouse, maintaining its second place ranking in the Commodity Trade Index presented in the Future of Trade 2024 report by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre).   more

Global trade growth and resilience will be maintained in 2024 as an accelerated shift to regionalisation drives deeper bilateral and multilateral partnerships. This will be underpinned by deep supply chain restructuring, modest and uneven goods trade growth, a surge in digital services   more

The World Diamond Council (WDC) concluded the 2024 Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional with a renewed commitment to ethical practices,   more

JCK, the most important jewelry buying experience globally, operated by RX, has opened registration today for the highly anticipated   more

The UN-mandated Kimberley Process (“KP”) Intersessional meeting opened in Dubai, UAE, yesterday with resounding calls to accelerate consensus and decision-making to secure the long-term security, efficiency   more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), the association of the world’s major diamond bourses, and the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), the only designated platform for diamond import and export in China, signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday   more

With 2024 being declared the “Year of Delivery” by the Chair of the Kimberley Process, World Diamond Council President Feriel Zerouki reminded delegates of the KP Intersessional meeting in Dubai that Participants can choose to apply best practice over and above the minimum requirements of   more

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) in association with SODIAM are delighted to report the successful conclusion of their Tender in Luanda.   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and   more

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), led a delegation from the UAE to the West African countries of Sierra Leone and Ghana in March to evaluate the local implementation of Kimberley Process procedures and gain insights into best practices applied in the two countries. This marked   more

As of Tuesday, April 16, Karen Rentmeesters, currently active as Chief Officer PR & Industry Relations at AWDC, will take on the role of CEO ad interim within the organization. With Karen Rentmeesters, who has been with AWDC for 15 years now, the Board of Directors is choosing someone who knows the   more

In this exclusive with Mr Faisal Ahmed, Managing Partner & CEO, AKW Consultants, The New Jeweller UAE bureau gets to know the key factors that have made AKW a dependable name when it comes to adhering to regulatory framework and compliances for companies in critical sectors such as Precious metals. In this interview Mr Faisal also opines on the measures and initiatives that have been taken by the government of UAE to promote   more

The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has opened immense opportunities for Indian   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced Dubai’s   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Gold Council (WGC) Middle East,   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced the launch of the DMCC Sustainability Hub, a new ecosystem to pioneer environmental, social  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has today published its 2023 Annual Report and confirmed its second-best year on record as companies continue to flock to its business district. A total of 2,692   more

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), recently led a delegation from the UAE to the Central African Republic (CAR) in February to assess the diamond situation   more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded its annual Presidents’ Meeting for 2024, held in Shanghai, China. The three-day meeting explored the most pressing issues facing the world diamond industry   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Gold Council (WGC) Middle East,   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced the launch of the DMCC Sustainability Hub, a new ecosystem to pioneer environmental, social  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has today published its 2023 Annual Report and confirmed its second-best year on record as companies continue to flock to its business district. A total of 2,692   more

The 10th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today,   more

Passing of the baton within Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), Jewellery & Fashion Division. While the Global Exhibition Director of the Jewellery & Fashion division, Marco Carniello, takes on the role of Chief Business   more

Stargems Group, with a distinguished four-decade legacy in the diamond industry, is making history by becoming the first tender house to integrate Sarine Technologies Ltd's AutoScan™ Plus. This system facilitates the high-efficiency registration of large quantities of diamonds into the Diamond Journey™ traceability program. Once registered by Stargems the diamonds can be tracked, incorporating additional measurements during the polishing process,   more

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi launched the world's largest Diamond and Office Complex, Surat Diamond Bourse. Thousands of people joined by International Diamond Industry dignitaries, Indian diamantaires, and the Ministerial   more

De Beers Group Ignite has officially launched its latest diamond verification instrument, AMS Micro, one of the first devices to offer rapid, automated and autonomous screening of high volumes of the smallest melee diamonds. The first AMS Micro instrument will be delivered to the Swiss office of leading   more

Explore Mining Indaba 2024 day one highlights, from the Opening Ceremony to impactful Presidential Addresses, Disruptive Discussions launch, and global dialogue at the   more

De Beers Group, Angola’s National Mineral Resource Agency, Angola’s state-owned diamond company, Endiama, and Angola’s state-owned diamond trading company, Sodiam, today signed a Memorandum   more

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 5 February 2024 deliver a keynote address during the 30th anniversary celebration of the Mining Indaba in Cape Town. This year’s theme "Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African Mining," marks three   more

Following numerous successful tripartite funding projects in the natural diamond and coloured gemstone industries, Bonas Group and the DelGatto Diamond Finance Fund are pleased to offer an innovative new funding model for junior miners and mid-sized miners in Southern   more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) would like to commend the French Ministry of Economy and Finance for its decision to ban the use of all terminology other than synthetic for non-natural diamonds. The decision means that the use of the term lab-grown or cultivated diamonds will   more

The world’s largest mining event, Investing in African Mining Indaba (https://www.MiningIndaba   more

Storm Mountain Diamonds (Pty) Ltd (“SMD”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Choron BV (“Choron”) for the spectacular pink diamond weighing 108.39 carats discovered at the   more

The Jewellery Boutique Show, opens the 70th anniversary of the gold and jewellery event in Vicenza. From today until Tuesday 23rd January, Italian Exhibition Group's international show will host over 1,300 exhibiting brands from 37 countries occupying the entire Vicenza   more

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) announced today that it has signed an agreement with AV Globale, a Dubai-based ICA member, to establish the ICA GemBureau Middle East, a Dubai-based dedicated facility designed to meet the needs of ICA members and trade representatives, including those   more

The recent statement from G7 leaders, informing of a decision to impose direct import restrictions on Russian-origin diamonds effective January 1, 2024, and on diamonds processed by third countries from March 1, 2024, while not surprising, raises valid concerns for the Indian Gems and Jewellery trade. We had engaged with the G7 to discuss such sanctions and their implementation.   more

The Management of TAGS are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of their second Tender in association with Sodiam EP in Luanda.  more

A staple programme at the annual Jewellery & Watch Show – Abu Dhabi (JWS), the Ebda’a Awards returns to the 30th edition of the event to celebrate its 11th year of successfully   more

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-constructed Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) Complex, part of the Diamond Research and Mercantile (DREAM) City, in Gujarat on December 17, 2023. The PM will also inaugurate the newly-upgraded international   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has concluded the 11th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC). The event was held in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy. Held under the theme of “The Future of Precious   more

One of the most significant challenges confronting the gold and diamond industry is the assurance of complete adherence to ethical and sustainable sourcing. Accredited by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), Rand Refinery is one of the world’s leading gold and silver refiners and the only referee status Refiner in   more

Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), the trade body for the jewellery industry in the region, announces its triumphant return to the iconic Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with a captivating   more

Abu Dhabi Finance Week – Singapore based Fintech-powered Fund management firm TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow) and Abu Dhabi   more

Addressing the Opening Session of the 2023 KP Plenary at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on October 6, World Diamond Council President Feriel Zerouki emphasized the WDC’s determination to drive forward the ambition of the KP, which serves to foster peace, security and benefit all   more

Anna Martin, GIA’s senior vice president of Institute and industry relations, will retire from GIA on December 31, 2023, after a very successful nine years with the Institute, 14 years on the GIA Board of Governors and more than 40 years as one of the most well-known and respected leaders in the gem and jewelry industry.   more

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally started its chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP), a critical United Nations initiative to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the mainstream rough diamond market. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, has assumed the role of Chair of the Kimberley Process for a second time following UAE’s chairmanship in 2016.   more

The symbiosis of traditional regional crafts comes from the Czech Republic, the birthplace of the famous Bohemian crystal. The tradition of minting in the Czech Republic dates back hundreds of years when the Czech  more

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (“DGCX”), the largest and most diversified derivatives exchange in the Middle East, today announced the launch of the GCC’s first Shari’ah Compliant Silver   more

The Israel Diamond Exchange will once again host a professional diamond conference and international diamond exhibition during International Diamond Week, to be held from April 1 – 4, 2024. The events will include the second annual Israel Diamond Conference on April, 2024, which will feature talks and panels by major international personalities in the diamond world, including key diamond producers, government officials, bankers, analysts, influencers, and others.  more

The government of Botswana and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre today concluded the co-organised, two-day diamond conference, FACETS 2023, Motswedi Wa Khumo – Diamonds For Change, in the country’s capital, Gaborone. The conference, inaugurated by  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that the American lawyer, investment banker, New York Times bestselling author and precious   more

For the first time since the inception of the Natural Diamond Council (formerly the Diamond Producers Association), a collective agreement has been reached with a significant number of major businesses in the natural   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has been named ‘Global Free Zone of the Year 2023’ by the Financial Times’ FDI Magazine for a record ninth consecutive year.   more

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales Ltd recently announced the opening of their State-of-the -art tender/auction facility on the 16th Floor of the Almas Tower, Dubai. ‘’Our facility’s cutting-edge design occupies 400 square metres, and offers 22 spacious and fully equipped showing rooms, combining   more

Angola, during the first half of 2023, sold approximately 2 million and 933 thousand carats of diamonds at an average price of US$202.61 per carat, which corresponded to a gross value of approximately US$594.17 million, according to information provided by the National Director of Mineral Resources, Paulo Tanganha, on the 25th of August.   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today released a special edition of its Future of Trade thought leadership report series focused on lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), the rapid global rise of this nascent technology and its transformative impact on the industry.   more

Mr. Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, presided over the opening of the 68th   more

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (“DGCX”), the largest and most diversified derivatives exchange in the Middle East, has announced that it is waiving   more

Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA) successfully concluded its first big event since 2019 on 25 June, setting the stage for renewal and transformation as the industry undergoes a massive transition. In a format similar to its pre-pandemic   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – hosted the world’s first Lab-Grown Diamond Symposium, during which participants discussed opportunities and challenges to shape the   more

Further solidifying its distinctive position as a top-tier destination for B2B sourcing worldwide, Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) is returning for its third edition with new pavilions and an enhanced selection of products from 6 to 8 February 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The result of a collaborative effort between world-leading event organisers Informa Markets Jewellery and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG), JGTD will present a diverse range of product offerings from around 400 exhibitors   more

Lightbox, the De Beers-owned lab-grown diamond brand that once maintained its products should be limited to “fun fashion” rather than romance, is now selling engagement rings. At press time, the Lightbox homepage spotlighted a 2 ct.  more

UAE has delisted Emirates Gold Refinery from carrying out business related to Gold and other Precious metals trading, refining and any other services that they have offering to the trade sector. ‘Emirates Gold Refinery’ has been in business over 3 decades and has arguably flouted ‘responsible sourcing’ rules prescribed by the UAE Good Delivery Standard.   more

The Government of the Republic of Botswana and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will convene the second edition of the FACETS Conference. The successful conference is called FACETS 2023 and it will take place in Gaborone, Botswana, on October 24 – 25, 2023.   more

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world's sixth-largest jewellery retailer, inaugurated its newest showroom at London's famous East Shopping Centre. Marking its global presence with expansion into its 11th country of operation, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has an extensive retail presence in India, the Middle East,   more

Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announces that De Beers Group (“De Beers”) and the Government of the Republic of Botswana (“the Government of Botswana”) have reached an agreement in principle on a new 10-year sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production (through to 2033)   more

SODIAM E.P., the Angolan National Diamond Trading Company, is a state-owned organization in charge of controlling and supervising the purchase, sale, and export / import of diamonds in Angola; under the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas has appointed ‘The New Jeweller International Group’ as an   more

Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba) (https://www.MiningIndaba.com) is honoured to announce that the President of the Republic of Angola, H.E. João Lourenço, will attend Mining Indaba 2024 where he will deliver a keynote address to delegates.  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has successfully concluded its Made For Trade Live trade roadshow last week in India. Throughout the roadshow, which covered the Indian cities of Mumbai, Surat and Jaipur, DMCC highlighted Dubai as   more

The 2023 Intersessional Meeting of the Kimberley Process concluded yesterday in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Addressing the Closing Session of the gathering, World Diamond Council President Feriel Zerouki was positive about headway having been made during the four-day event.   more

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has analyzed and certified a 50.25 carat lab grown diamond, the first to surpass the significant “half-century” mark in carat weight. Produced by Ethereal Green Diamond LLP (Ethereal Green), this newly created gemstone represents a landmark achievement in the lab grown diamond sector.   more

The 10th Israel Diamond Exhibition 2023 opened today to a record number of participants: 450 buyers from over 40 countries, on the huge trading floor of the Israel Diamond Exchange. This is the first Israel Diamond Exhibition since   more

The courage to change rewards the evolution of Oroarezzo 2023 with +40% attendance compared to 2022. The Italian Exhibition Group event dedicated to Made in Italy jewelry   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has further expanded the comprehensive offering of the DMCC Crypto Centre ecosystem with the addition of a major global technology partner, Enya Labs. Founded by a team of Stanford faculty and alumni   more

Istanbul Jewelry Show held by Informa Markets on 16-19 March 2023 under the sponsorship of Elmas Kule brought together the representatives of the jewelry sector from five corners of the world in Istanbul Expo Center. The products and services of 1500 companies and brands from   more

The first Israel Diamond Conference, which brought together the senior leadership of the global diamond industry, today opened a week-long series of events sponsored by the Israel Diamond Exchange, after a three year hiatus. Israel International Diamond Week will also include the 10th International Diamond Exhibition   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced   more

GIA will return to producing printed GIA Diamond Dossier reports beginning April 9. All diamonds in GIA laboratories on April 9 or submitted on or after that date for the Diamond Dossier service   more

Inspired by the region’s discerning audience who covet timeless elegance, Tanishq has launched Rifa, a collection designed to celebrate the beauty and heritage of the Middle East with the 8-pointed star, an iconic symbol of faith, courage, harmony, and balance, used as the main motif. Dating back to   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced it will host the inaugural Lab-Grown Diamond (LGD) Symposium in Dubai. Set to   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has unveiled prototypes of a new series of gold and silver bullion coins that celebrate the achievements of the UAE over the last 50 years. The coins will be   more

In an exclusive with Mr. Ashish Vijay, Founder & Chairman of AV, The New Jeweller UAE bureau gets to know the key factors that   more

The fourth edition of the Bharat Diamond Week, popularly known as BDW will be held between 6th to 8th April, 2023 at the sprawling Bharat Diamond   more

At MWC Barcelona 2023, Botswana's Debswana and Huawei jointly announced the world's first 5G-oriented smart diamond mine project. Debswana's Head of Information Management Molemisi Nelson Sechaba said that the Huawei-enabled smart   more

The 40th World Diamond Congress, which will be held in Israel from March 28 – 30, 2023, will feature a full roster of illustrious speakers, from the world of diamonds and beyond. Here’s an alphabetical list: Edward Asscher, President   more

David Block, CEO - Sarine Technologies Ltd. explains on the cutting edge Research that has taken the company to a status of Leadership in the Diamond Industry. He also talks tough on the   more

With a show footprint that is 46 percent bigger than the 2022 edition, Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) is throwing open its doors today with impressive product launches, endless networking opportunities   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has reported a 17% year-on-year increase in the   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that it achieved its best-ever year for new member company registrations, attracting 3,049   more

More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries' minerals and metals strategies attended the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry   more

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promote and support the natural diamond industry has partnered with leading jewellery brand, Jawhara Jewellery, to enhance aspiration   more

The 4th edition of Middle East Jewellery Designers’ Forum organized by the New Jeweller International media Group and presented by 50th Middle East Watch & jewellery show Sharjah saw huge success as Creative Jewellery designers    more

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA),  more

In an exclusive with Mr.Tom Moses, GIA Executive Vice President & Chief Laboratory and Research Officer, the New Jeweller Bureau gets an insight on the ongoing research and history regarding   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – successfully concluded the tenth edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC),   more

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) is pleased to announce the schedule and speaker line-up for the 2023 ICA Congress. The featured speakers for the four-day event include Dr. Jeffrey Post, PhD, Curator-in-Charge, National Gem and Mineral Collection, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History; Tom Moses, Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer, Gemological Institute of America;  more

The historian and scion of the famous Cartier family, Mrs Francesca Cartier Brickell, concluded her historic trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain during which she was hosted by the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT). The visit was made over a century since her great-grandfather, Jacques Cartier, first came to the island in   more

The Israel Diamond Exchange is celebrating its first diamond happening in three years with a full week of exciting events. The Israel International Diamond Week, March 27-30, 2023, which will include a professional conference, an international   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Katowice Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) aimed at creating new business opportunities and expanding   more

Asia’s leading digital gold platform, SafeGold, has signed an MoU with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise. The MoU aims to further contribute to SafeGold’s   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced a partnership with Comtech Gold to digitise the trading of gold by tokenising the precious   more

Leena Al Ayoobi, one of Bahrain's foremost artists and designers, and My Gold Souq, a Bahrain-based jewelry startup, have collaborated to create the world's first collection   more

The 2022 Kimberley Process Meeting ended successfully in the early hours of November 5, after a compromise proposal offered by the World Diamond Council managed to break an impasse that could have prevented the gathering dispersing without issuing a Final Communiqué.   more

De Beers is proud to announce Lupita Nyong’o as its first Global Ambassador. The Academy Award-winning actor stars in the new brand campaign, De Beers: Where It Begins, which tells the story of the only global luxury brand that starts at the source. As a core element of the partnership Nyong’o will support   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – recently announced that the UAE will be appointed chair of the Kimberley Process in 2024, assuming the role as Vice Chair in 2023.   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that the 10th edition of the annual Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) will be held on 22 November 2022 at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. Over the last decade, DPMC has established itself as one of   more

Israel’s diamond trade in the first three quarters of 2022 showed positive growth in polished diamond exports and imports, with only a slight rise in rough diamond exports and imports. According to figures released by the Diamond Controller of the Israel Ministry of Economy and Industry, in the first three quarters of the year, Israel’s net polished exports rose 25% to $3.2 billion, compared to the same period last year.   more

If the Kimberley Process (KP) does not adopt the reforms necessary to ensure that its rough certification scheme remains relevant in a changed world, natural diamonds could lose relevance with the new generations of socially conscious diamond consumers, said WDC President Edward Asscher, in his address yesterday to the Opening Session of the KP Plenary in Gaborone, Botswana.   more

In an exclusive with Mr.Anthony Peter, Founder - Trans Atlantic Gem Sales, the New Jeweller Bureau gets to know about the cutting edge technology and highly skilled specialists housed in the company that has gone a long way in evolving the ‘Tenders’ and ‘Auctioning’ business   more

Dubai saw the launch of its first 'All Lab Grown Diamond Jewellery' store in Ithra gem and jewellery complex Dubai. Evermore Lab Grown diamond jewellery store is the result of growing demand for Lab Grown diamond   more

Ending a year of many events and great partnerships made by Mubri International Jeweller´s Association, the next destination will be in the stunning city of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates from the 8th to the 10th of November where the Mubri delegation will participate of IGJS( International   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – and Synova SA, the Swiss based provider of revolutionary water jet guided laser systems, have announced that Synova SA has joined DMCC’s growing community   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has confirmed its continued support for Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai) as the   more

Speaking on June 24, 2022, during the closing session of the 2022 Kimberley Process Intersessional in the town of Kasane, Botswana, WDC President Edward Asscher noted a positive shift in the readiness of members to reforming the KP. “This year, throughout our engagements with many   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today hosted the unveiling of one of the world’s largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamonds   more

GJEPC, the apex body of the gem & jewellery trade in India, announced the Election Results of the new GJEPC board members for the tenure of 2022-2024 on 30th August 2022. Mr. Vipul Shah, the Vice Chairman of GJEPC   more

When inspecting the quality of diamonds, it is widely acknowledged to be aware of four key characteristics: cut, clarity, colour, and carat. In becoming a global centre, there are another three ‘c’s which have played an   more

Lebanese media figure, communication advisor, and strategy-led business developer, Wissam Breidy, has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypto Oasis to empower the region with education and knowledge   more

Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds held the Inauguration Ceremony of its Diamond Manufacturing Factory in Windhoek, the capital of the Republic of Namibia on 15th July, 2022. This event celebrated the beginning of their beneficiation journey in Namibia which began in April 2021. The operation carries out all the stages of Diamond manufacturing- right from Planning to Polishing of Diamonds   more

Since 1985, every two years, young and innovative designers get the opportunity to compete in the biggest jewelry design contest worldwide. But it has been in 2017 that this prestigious competition held its live red carpet final event. This year, HRD Antwerp decided, for its 18th edition, to come back and   more

The ENDIAMA, Lucapa Diamond and Rosas & Petalas , Lulo Diamond Company partners, are proud to announce the recovery of an historic 170 carat pink Type IIa diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine. The 170   more

The first India International Bullion Exchange was inaugurated by Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi at GIFT CITY an International Financial Services Hub situated in Gandhinagar   more

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) announced the results of the Q2 2022 Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI). The price rise in all colors and sizes of fancy color diamonds   more

Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai) is anticipated to get an overseas boost when it returns for its second edition from 12 to 14 February 2023 at the Dubai World Trade   more

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has maintained its position among the top global commodity trading hubs, according to the third iteration of the Commodity Trade Index presented in DMCC’s latest Future of   more

Digital Financial Exchange (DIFX) , an EU-regulated crypto exchange, marks a major milestone in its Blockchain journey by partnering with Crypto Oasis, the world’s fastest-growing crypto ecosystem. With the support of Crypto Oasis’ world-class talent and infrastructure, DIFX will cement its place as the leading cross-asset   more

Since March 2022, both the polished diamond import and diamond retail market have taken a toll from a new wave of Covid-19 pandemic in China, as the local administrations nationwide have strengthened preventive and control   more

Iris Van der Veken has been appointed Executive Director and Secretary General of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI2030). Iris Van der Veken will directly report to the Board of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030,   more

Figures released by the Israel Diamond Controller for the first half of 2022 show that the positive trend in the diamond industry continued. All four major trade categories reported growth from January to June 2022, continuing the   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, coloured stones, and pearls, the Gemological   more

Highlighting the proven ability of natural diamond resources to serve as a driver for the development of sustainable economies and societies, World Diamond Council President Edward Asscher warned that this potential is threatened if the   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has reported its best ever performance in the first half of a year, registering 1,469 new companies in the first   more

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has appointed Douglas K. Hucker ?to serve as its next chief executive. He will replace   more

The Kimberley Process (KP) being unable to even discuss whether it should continue certifying Russian diamonds as conflict-free, proves what the KP   more

The Israel Diamond Exchange will host a week-long series of professional diamond-related events from March 27-30, 2023 in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, Israel. The events   more

Meeting in video-conference on June 16, 2022, the Board of Directors of the World Diamond Council (WDC) has decided that, in light of the unusual set of circumstances currently prevalent,   more

In lieu of the sanctions imposed on Russia affecting Alrosa supply of rough diamonds, the retailers / buyers of polished diamonds from United States have started demanding “Place of Origin” of procuring rough diamonds from manufacturers from cutting and polishing centres. India is the largest cut and polish   more

Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association extends their continuous support in ensuring their industry contributes to the strengthening of the economy during the current economic and financial crisis. SLGJA shares the growing concern for the current economic crisis the country is   more

Dubai's DAMAC Group has purchased celebrated Swiss jewellery brand, de GRISOGONO. The brand, which filed for bankruptcy early 2020, was identified by Hussain Sajwani, Founder and Chairman of   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – successfully hosted a two-day training session on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter   more

Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated towards increasing transparency and upholding the integrity of the modern natural diamond industry,   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that a total of USD 11 billion (AED 40.4 billion) of rough and polished diamonds were traded in the   more

In an exclusive with the New Jeweller Bureau, David Bondi, Senior Vice President of Informa Markets in Asia and Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery, speak about the success   more

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, passed away on Friday, May 13, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced. “The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles   more

Consumers can now experience graded high-quality diamonds with larger carats at a better value. Siroya, announces partnership with ALTR Created Diamonds to launch a new jewellery collection called Evermore. These top-quality Type 2A diamonds from ALTR are manufactured with cutting-edge technology with each precious bespoke   more

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning,   more

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan brother of late Sheikha Khalifa Bin Zayed was appointed President of UAE. Crown prince of Abudhabi since 2004 he would be in control of worlds fourth richest wealth fund and about 6% of proven reserves of crude oil. He has always helped build UAE's   more

On May 12th the London Diamond Bourse held its first in person Annual General Meeting since 2019. An election year, the meeting greeted four new members to the Council of Management and elected a new Vice-President, David Troostwyk. Alan Cohen, LDB President said,   more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses announced today that the Moscow Diamond Bourse has suspended its membership in the organization. The move comes after the Moscow bourse temporarily stopped its activity   more

The Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC), a leading Central Counter Party (CCP) in the region and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the DGCX, today announced the renewal of its recognition as a third country CCP (TC-CCP) by the European Securities and Markets Authority  more

Oman India Joint Investment Fund II (OIJIF II) announced that it has invested ~INR 75 crores in Senco Gold Limited, a pan India jewellery retailer based out of Kolkata. Senco Gold operates 127 showrooms across the country.   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)   more

Jean Jureidini, a Beirut-based gemstone dealer who does business with the world’s top wholesalers, and a jeweller whose family have created high jewellery for royalty, has been appointed as executive Commercial Director   more

GJEPC, the apex body of the gem & jewellery trade in India, today unveiled the first of its kind The India Jewellery Exposition (IJEX) centre in Dubai. IJEX is a Global Business Touchpoint especially for GJEPC members   more

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – welcomed a senior delegation from UK-government owned The Royal Mint – “the world’s leading export mint   more

The Jewellery World Awards (JWA) has unveiled its highly anticipated list of Recipients during a recently concluded gala dinner and awards ceremony at the Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai).   more

Jewellery & Gem WORLD (JGW) is temporarily relocating from Hong Kong to Singapore this September to stage Asia’s biggest and most significant B2B sourcing fair of the year – JGW Singapore.   more

Vicenzaoro - The Jewellery Boutique Show, the international trade fair organised by IEG - Italian Exhibition Group and the first European event for the gold and jewellery sector, closed today after much satisfaction on the part of the   more

ALROSA has voluntarily stepped down from the position of Vice-Chair of RJC, temporarily leaving the Board of Directors. This was communicated to the Board of Directors during the meeting on March Yd. ALROSA stays committed to the RJC's highest standards of responsible   more

DMCC – the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced the opening of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) representative office at the   more

DMCC – the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today hosted its flagship Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) held under the theme "The Future of   more

A first of its kind "Saurimo Diamond Hub Investment Forum" held in Dubai on the 22nd of February to present to potential diamond manufacturing companies the business opportunities in the Saurimo Diamond Hub, Angola attracted Diamond   more

In an exclusive with Dr Martin Leake, Special Advisor Precious Stones - DMCC Dubai Diamond Exchange, The New Jeweller bureau gets to know about the importance of Dubai as an ultimate gateway to Trade   more

In an exclusive with the New Jeweller International Bureau, Tom Moses, GIA Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer talks about Dubai as an important gateway to the world of trade   more

The United Arab Emirates is India's 3rd-largest trade partner globally. The 880-page deal was negotiated in just 88 days. The deal also features a permanent safety mechanism to protect domestic businesses in both nations against sudden surges in trading volumes.   more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded a very successful Presidents’ Meeting at the DMCC in Dubai last week, during which the organization adopted a resolution in support of social responsibility, transparency, compliance and full disclosure. This was also the first time that representatives of the Young Diamantaires   more

The New Jeweller International bureau in this exclusive with Ravi Bhansali, Managing Director - Rosy Blue NV gets to know about the importance of Dubai as an important trade centre for the global supply chain. In this interview he also talks about the Dubai Diamond Conference and the growth of Lab grown diamonds   more

Founded by Shailesh Javeri, Stargems Group is a vertically integrated diamond and jewelry house with a legacy spanning four decades. Stargems is internationally known for sourcing and polishing of   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that its Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) has hosted a tender this week featuring an   more

Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai) is ready to welcome overseas buyers from more than 70 countries and regions when it opens its doors at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) next   more

In exclusive with Ms.Maha Al Sibai, Founder & Director, Maha Al Sibai Jewellery, The New Jeweller UAE bureau gets to know her inspiration to create masterpieces in Jewellery. In this interview she also spells her future plans and opines on her interest   more

In recognition of his exceptional achievements as an entrepreneur, industry leader and philanthropist, Jawhara Jewellery® founder and CEO Tawhid Mohammad Taher Abdullah Al Mohtadi has been selected as the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural   more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) will hold its bi-annual Presidents' Meeting from February 23 – 25, 2022, at Almas Tower in Dubai. The meeting, the first in-person WFDB meeting since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, will be attended by presidents and officials from the 29 member bourses of the WFDB. It will be the concluding event of the Dubai Diamond Week.   more

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales [TAGS] has been selected by SODIAM E.P as an advisor and conducting Online Auctions / Tenders in Luanda, Angola for the upcoming Angola Diamond Exchange. TAGS was selected among   more

DMCC – the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – hosted an exclusive viewing of an extremely rare black diamond named "The Enigma" at the   more

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) has partnered with Ajman University to embark on a strategic collaboration that will enable the exchange of expertise as well as foster the development   more

diamonds4crypto.com is the world's first diamond company to accept payment in cryptocurrency. 9 cryptocurrencies are accepted including Bitcoin, Etherium , and Dogecoin. Digital Currencies are accepted for purchases across a broad range of natural diamond sizes and price points.   more

DMCC – the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the fifth edition of its Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) with the support of leading industry organisations.   more

DMCC – the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that it achieved its best year on record, attracting 2,485 companies to Dubai in 2021. The year also saw DMCC achieve its best June, August, September and November,   more

World-class precious metals refinery, SAM Precious Metals is also referred to as SPM and the company is managed by a team of more than 200 years of collective professional experience. The Company's vision   more

Gem Auctions DMCC founded by mining entrepreneur Alan Davies, held its first-ever rough diamond auction in Dubai this week. The company sold 120,000 carats for over $57 million USD, marking the largest rough diamond auction   more

In line with the current government's focus on "minimum Government and maximum governance," by easing the procedures of doing business in India, the Govt. of India has mandated membership of The Gem & Jewellery   more

DMCC – the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – will be hosting its flagship Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) on   more

In an exclusive with The New Jeweller UAE bureau, Mr.Mike Aggett, Director, Trans Atlantic Gem Sales DMCC talks about the important factors that have led to the company to a   more

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world’s leading standard-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry with 1,500 member companies in 71 countries, recently announced that it will develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs) to establish best practice, including the requirement for full disclosure, for such materials when used in jewellery products. The RJC LGM standard will include laboratory-grown stones and will be   more

With fewer than six weeks to go to the opening of the 2021 CIBJO Congress on November 1, 2021, the third of this year’s CIBJO commissions' Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Precious Metals   more

As Expo 2020 Dubai opened its doors to the world for the first time, crowds of visitors flocked to the spectacular site, eager to witness first-hand the first day of the first World Expo in the region.   more

Despite the impact of Covid-19, investment in precious metals has remained well supported and gold consumption will likely benefit from global economic recovery throughout 2021 and 2022. With changes to the supply-demand dynamic of multiple   more

The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (MIREMPET) informs the public that the first International Diamond Conference in Angola will, be held from November 25 to 27, 2021,   more

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one among the largest jewellery retailers globally with a strong network of over 260 outlets spread across 10 countries is scheduled to open a new manufacturing facility in Qatar by leasing an area of 3,000 sq. mts at the Birkat Al Awamer Logistic Park, Manateq Economic   more

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world’s leading standard-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry with 1,500 member companies in 71 countries, recently announced that it will develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs) to establish best   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, and its Special Advisor - Precious Stones, Dr. Martin Leake, have been appointed as   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced today that an exceptional 100+ carat rough diamond was successfully sold for USD   more

The long-awaited jewellery and watch event that forms a milestone in the Bahrain calendar has been confirmed to take place from 16-20 November 2021 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,   more

The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) is delighted to announce that it will showcase an array of first-hand experiences of Bahrain’s rich pearling heritage for visitors to its stand at the Kingdom   more

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) unanimously approved Debbie Azar, President and Co-Founder of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest   more

Global trade will rebound in 2021 after showing surprising resilience in 2020 despite the economic challenges posed by the pandemic, according to DMCC’s latest special edition Future of   more

Angola Diamond E-Conclave 2021 was organised on 1st July 2021 presented by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas - Republic of Angola and the New Jeweller International Media Group. The purpose   more

Signet Jewelers Limited ("Signet") (NYSE: SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, recently announced its results for the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2021 ("first quarter Fiscal 2022").   more

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Markets Regulatory Authority (FMA) in Sudan to strengthen bilateral   more

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has been designated as the knowledge partner for Dubai Gold and Jewelry Group’s “City of Gold”   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today announced it recorded its best August on record since its establishment in 2002,   more

The arrival of a powerful delegation of 20 Antwerp diamond company CEO’s in the capital Luanda, in a mission organized by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC)  more

Icecap, LLC, the first company to offer diamonds via NFT “token” technology, has moved its headquarters to Dubai within DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Center) and has launched a line of high-end diamond and jewelry   more

Trans-Atlantic Gem Sales held the April Tender between the 25th and 29th April 2021 in Dubai. Despite the serious Covid situation in India, which resulted in the imposition of severe travel restriction into UAE and around the world, virtually all the leading manufacturers   more

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (“Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group”, “the Group” or “the Company”; SEHK stock code: 1929), a Hong Kong Main Board listed company with over 90 years of heritage, is delighted to   more

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is seeing an increase in the number of laboratory-grown diamonds submitted for update or verification services with counterfeit inscriptions referencing GIA natural diamond reports.   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced that the Dubai Design Academy (DDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with   more

NBF announces its results today for the three month period ended 31 March 2021. Operating income stood at AED 360.2 million, up 11.4% compared to Q4 2020 and down 13.7% compared to AED 417.5 million in the corresponding period of 2020 reflecting the testing operating conditions   more

The Israeli Diamond Industry is showing clear signs of recovery, after the coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll during the past year. Figures for the first quarter of 2021, published by the Israel Ministry of Economy, show a significant increase in the volume of activity in leading trade categories: rough diamond exports, rough diamond imports, polished   more

The Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) and the Executive Office of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) will continue to work with industry stakeholders to   more

Kalyan Jewellers backed by Warburg Pincus the equity partner has opened one of the largest public offering in recent times. Flowing along with continued upward stock market graph in the post pandemic era Kalyan has announced a mammoth Rs 1,175 crore public   more

After a tense election campaign, which included a second round of voting, Boaz Moldawsky was declared recently the new President of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). Boaz Moldawsky, a second-generation diamantaire, whose family was among the founders of the Israeli diamond industry,   more

DMCC-the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – welcomed 216 new businesses to their Free Zone in April 2021, the highest recorded number for April in 7 years. Q1 2021 was also the Free Zone’s best   more

GJEPC, the apex body of the gems & jewellery in India is all set to organize its 14th edition of IIJS Signature 2021 from 7th to 12th April 2021 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon. It will be the first Mega Gems & Jewellery Show of this stature since the onset   more

Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Mr Diamantino Azevedo announced in high profile meeting that Angola will indigenously cut and polish close to 20% of Rough Diamonds mined in the country. This, according to him would make Angola self reliant and help generate employment and revenue that would be Beneficial for the growth of the economy. A plan to   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone, business hub and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced record-breaking performance in 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.   more

The President of ARSINI, Edgar Hovhannisyan, met today (26) with the PCA of ENDIAMA EP, José Manuel Ganga Júnior, in order to present the project for the construction of a diamond polishing factory in Angola. The delegation of that institution, coming from Armenia, will visit the cutting units   more

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has granted his patronage to the upcoming edition of Jewellery Arabia, the Middle East’s premier jewellery and watch exhibition, which will take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition   more

Gemcorp, an emerging markets trade and investment group, and ENDIAMA Mining, LDA, a subsidiary of ENDIAMA EP, Angola’s state-owned diamond company, have entered into a joint venture agreement to develop the Mulepe diamond deposit in Lunda Norte, Angola.The Mulepe site,   more

ALROSA will name a large gem-quality rough diamond after Russia’s “Sputnik V” COVID-19 vaccine. “Sputnik V” was the world’s first registered vaccine based on the well-studied human adenoviral vector-based platform. A 100.53-carat rough diamond has   more

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) will change the 66th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair scheduled for February 2021 from a physical fair to become the BGJF Virtual Trade Fair in May 2021 in order to ensure the continuity of the trade show and provide   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced two new price packages for businesses of all sizes looking to set up operations in   more

In an exclusive interview with The New Jeweller, Sarine Technologies CEO David Block answers questions following a dramatic raid by Indian tax authorities on a large diamond service provider in Surat last week which has allegedly copied Sarine’s   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – will host six diamond tenders in its Dubai Diamond Exchange, the world’s largest diamond tender facility, in January 2021. This follows a record-breaking  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – registered a record breaking 2025 new companies in 2020, the highest number of registrations in 5 years.  more

SODIAM has received interest from 5 global tender and auction houses related to the development of these services in the soon to be established Angolan Diamond Bourse (ADB). Hon. Diamantino Azevedo said: “Angola today has 14 active mining sites and has produced a total amount   more

Bharat Diamond Bourse, World’s largest Diamond Exchange in its 10th successful Year has approved an important step towards building the Diamond business for the future by embracing Lab Grown Diamond Trade into its fold. The Bourse committee and members passed a resolution during its meeting on 28th December 2020 regarding   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced that the first phase of their Uptown Dubai district, Uptown Tower, has reached 153m, with over 32 floors completed.   more

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) documented another notable achievement with its certification of a Guinness World Record holder. Created by Renani Jewels and Jewelry Designer Harshit Bansal, the historic ring totals 12,638 diamonds – smashing previous records by more than 4,800 stones. Floral-inspired, “The Marigold – The Ring of Prosperity”   more

Emerald has been awarded with the title MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR 2020 by JNA Awards – one of the most prestigious award programmes. Emerald Jewel Industry India Ltd based in Coimbatore has won the title   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced that it has successfully hosted the largest rough diamond tender ever to take place in the   more

"With the end-of-year holiday shopping season now officially underway, UNI and EZcalc have announced their inaugural White Diamond Tender, which will take place December 10 to 14, 2020, and following that   more

The Bahraini Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, the CEO of the Bahrain Bourse Sheikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa and other high level government officials visited the Israel Diamond Exchange today to sign a Memorandum of Understanding   more

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was elected the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, promising to restore political normalcy and a spirit of national unity to confront raging health and economic crises, and making Donald J. Trump a one-term president after four years of tumult in the White House.   more

Yoram Dvash, the outgoing President of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), was elected as Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) by the IDI Board of Directors for a three year term. Dvash replaces Boaz Moldawsky, who resigned the position last week.  more

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks among the top three global commodity trading hubs, according to DMCC’s latest Future of Trade 2020 report. The Commodity Trade Index (CTI) assesses the role of 10 key trading hubs within global trade. The rankings are based on an analysis of 10 indicators across the three key areas of: locational and trading partners,  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – welcomed His Excellency John Rakolta Jr., the United States’ Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced recently the official opening of its representative office in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel. Based   more

Hundreds of attendees logged on to the opening session of the World Diamond Congress held online yesterday. They represented member bourses of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), manufacturing associations that are members in the International Diamond Manufacturing Association   more

There is the potential for an USD 18 trillion (AED 66 trillion) boost to trade according to DMCC’s latest Future of Trade 2020 report released today. The application of technology to trade, the growth of cross-border services, innovation   more

Dear Industry Colleagues,
I hope that this letter finds you, your colleagues, and your families all well.
As we approach the festival and holiday period, I would like to take this opportunity to update you on the progress of our strategy and to give you a first preview of the next phase of   more

Surat, the world’s leading cutting and polishing diamond manufacturing hub, is humming again. Despite the imposed restrictions due to the pandemic till sometime back, many leading manufacturers aren’t reporting any new Covid cases.  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has been awarded Global Free Zone of the Year 2020 by Financial Times’ fDi Magazine for a record sixth   more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced today that it has recruited industry veteran Kim E. Pelletier to serve as CEO of the newly formed Get Diamonds B2B diamond trading platform. Get Diamonds, which is owned by the WFDB, is the only non-profit entity diamond trading platform whose slogan is “By the industry, for the industry.” Get Diamonds is operated by Lucy Platforms, an Israel-based hi-tech company that uses state-of-the-art technologies including artificial intelligence   more

In the wake of the agreement to normalize relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, the Israel and Dubai diamond exchanges have signed a strategic agreement of collaboration to promote   more

Akil Zubir appointed as Managing Director of ALROSA BELGIUM NV following an internal competition among ALROSA Group employees. Sergey Panchekhin, who has worked at ALROSA for more than 20 years, plans to retire after his employment contract expires in late October.   more

The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) reports brisk traffic on the first day of the online diamond trade show that it is hosting with the Antwerp World Diamond Center (AWDC). The show,  more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) have announced that the next World Diamond   more

The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) and the Antwerp World Diamond Center (AWDC) will hold a second online diamond trade show on September 14-17, 2020. The show, to be held on the Virtual Diamond Boutique trading platform, enables traders to buy and sell diamonds in a virus-free   more

Surging gold prices have boosted export opportunities for Thai silver jewelry, senior industry executives told Jewelry Outlook in recent Instagram Live interviews. Watch replay https://www.instagram.com/p/CCNpOh_FJrw/ Thailand is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silver jewelry, using state-of-the-art manufacturing and deft craftsmanship.   more

Gemological Science International (GSI) has appointed Alethea Inns as its Chief Learning Officer. The new role is part of GSI’s commitment to ongoing education programs, courses and tools for the trade and consumers. As a seasoned professional, Ms. Inns' extensive background and evident passion for diamonds will be a valuable addition to GSI’s research and   more

Early this year, the GIT- Gem Testing Laboratory (GIT-GTL) in Thailand received two greenish blue faceted stones claimed to be new gemstone “Laurentthomasite” for identification (Figure 1). This mineral was discovered in Madagascar’s Toliara Province, and it was approved   more

India being the global leader in diamonds, it produces 14 out of 15 diamonds set in jewellery worldwide and polishes one billion stones each year. In FY 2019, India’s major export markets for cut & polished diamonds were USA ($6,960.09 million), Hong Kong ($6,381.97 million), Middle East ($2113.63 million), Europe ($1,534.50 million).  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Guangzhou Diamond Exchange (GZDE), establishing a strategic partnership with   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has welcomed Lumex to the expanding community of laboratory-grown diamond businesses within the Free Zone.   more

Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Thailand Ministry of Commerce and its affiliates have been carefully monitoring the development of the global community efforts to diminish the COVID-19 situation in the past months.  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced today the launch of its latest discount campaign to encourage international diamond companies  more

In a letter from WFDB to the Diamond Industry Yoram Dvash, Acting President stated concern about the reverse policy of Rapaport in terms of publishing of price list. Just Two months back the Diamond Industry experienced a furore regarding Rapaport price list and the pricing platform had to face the angst of its members. According   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today announced that 805 new member companies joined the business district in the first half of 2020, highlighting the   more

Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, and Get Diamonds, the world’s largest B2B online diamond marketplace that is backed and supported by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB),  more

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), apex body for gems and jewellery trade in India , under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, today announced the appointment of Colin Shah as the Chairman of GJEPC. Colin Shah will take charge as Chairman from the outgoing Chairman Pramod Kumar Agrawal. Also, Vipul Shah has   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has expanded and extended its ‘Business Support Package’ which will run until 31 August 2020. The announcement follows the positive market reaction from the Dubai business community to the original package launched in April   more

Two of the UAE’s leading jewellery retailers are taking drastic actions to counter the COVID-19 impact on gold demand. Joyalukkas, the first jewellery retailer to create a multi-store network in the Gulf, is closing its “weak performing” outlets, while Malabar Gold & Diamonds, with more than 100 outlets in the GCC states, has decided to delay opening all stores until there is clarity on rent reductions from   more

The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or GIT invites Thai and foreign designers to showcase their creativity by submitting their jewellery designs to win GIT’s World Jewelry Design Award 2020. The application ends on 30th June 2020. This year, the contestants must design jewellery under the concept of “Beyond Jewelry: Artistic Elegance of Gems”, where their products should   more

The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the world’s largest diamond tender facility, is open for business and ready to host regular activities, including tenders, in line with the easing of restrictions across the Emirate. Located in DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government   more

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is inviting key players in the global diamond and jewellery industries to join its ranks, in an effort to expand the influence and the relevancy of the organization, which was founded in 1947 specifically to protect   more

CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has announced that its annual congress, which this year was scheduled to have taken place in Dubai, UAE, October 5 to 7, will be postponed to 2021, as   more

GemCloud technologies - focused on the colored gemstone supply chain – transform gemstone inventories into a shareable digital interactive library, create a unique, secure, vetted and curated online marketplace and enable transparency and traceability.   more

The World Federation of the Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that the Ownership Committee of Get Diamonds has decided that the Board of Directors of the Get Diamond Subsidiary, to be formed shortly, will comprise of 12 members: five representatives of major bourses, five diamond dealers from various countries and two public representatives who are not diamond dealers.   more

Despite the current economic challenges facing businesses as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Damas Jewellery continues to add retail locations to its extensive portfolio of over 200 retail stores across the GCC region.   more

With Dubai gradually rolling out measured steps to resume economic activities across sectors following the success of its robust response to the COVID-19 crisis, the emirate’s iconic Gold Souk has started welcoming visitors to its  more

Just a month and a half after the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) acquired the digital trading platform Get Diamonds from the Israel Diamond Institute, the platform has grown to become the world's largest B2B diamond digital marketplace. Today the number of diamonds listed is over 1,200,000, with total value of over $5.5 billion, and the WFDB is investing   more

Mr Kiran Bhatt, jewellery connoisseur and Design lover breathed his last leaving behind his Son Aditya Bhatt and wife Mrs Nirupa Bhatt in grief. Kiran Bhatt was ailing for over sometime and was a true fighter till the end befell. Regarded   more

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) declared a return to “normal” activity today, with the opening of its massive trading floor, which had been closed during the two month lockdown. From today, the trading floor will operate under a new format, in compliance with government   more

De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds, part of De Beers Group Industry Services, is providing free access to its online-only Diamond Foundation Course in response to Covid-19.   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – recently announced the roll-out of a Business Support Package to   more

Yoram Dvash, President of the Israel Diamond Bourse, was yesterday unanimously elected as the Acting President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). “The diamond industry like all other industries is going through   more

The organizing committee of Bharat Diamond Week [BDW], world’s foremost ‘only diamond show’ decided that the BDW will go Digital. The decision was taken by the committee over an online meeting today. The Bharat Diamond Week in its 4th edition was slated to   more

I am writing to you from sunny spring-time London. Except it is a very strange spring and all of London is eerily silent. Right now, my thoughts are with our members, all of our stakeholders and their families around the world. On a personal level, not being able to visit Belgium to see my son and my parents who are both in their 70s has been a bit challenging. My thoughts are   more

Diamonds Do Good®, in partnership with JCK, has announced a submission extension for the first annual Diamonds Do Good Jewelry Awards, which recognize members of the jewelry industry who’ve made charitable giving an important component of their business strategies. The new deadline for entry is June 30.   more

As we have all seen from countless examples of goodness around the world due to the extraordinary changes that the Coronavirus crisis has forced on entire populations, it's at times of crisis that people come together. Although it's unfortunate that we don't always do this during normal times as well,   more

National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) PJSC, today announced that it has appointed Dr. Raja Al Gurg, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG), as the new Deputy Chairperson of its board. Dr. Raja Al Gurg will be taking over the role of her   more

ALROSA has launched a digital tender for special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats). It allows customers purchasing stones despite current travelling restrictions imposed between countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The auction takes place between March 23 and April 6. Due to the global   more

Yoram Dvash, President of the Israel Diamond Bourse, was yesterday unanimously elected as the Acting President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). “The diamond industry like all other industries is going through a very difficult time due to the coronavirus pandemic that has struck so   more

Nirupa Bhatt announced her transition from her full-time position as managing director of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (“GIA India”), effective June 15.  more

When diamond industry members are sitting on stocks of goods that they obviously cannot sell, the recent decision by Martin Rapaport of the Rapaport Group to reduce the prices of goods on his pricelist was extraordinarily insensitive and   more

The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) concluded on 29 February with record participation from both exhibitors and visitors. Organised by Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister   more

25th The India Pavilion at the 17th Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) was inaugurated by DJWE brand ambassador and Bollywood Diva Mrs. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja in the presence of Indian Ambassador His Excellency P. Kumaran. India Pavilion is one of the   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – took its Made For Trade Live roadshow to Barcelona, Spain, on 21 February 2020. The event highlighted the commercial appeal of Dubai to Spanish firms looking to expand their business   more

Debbie Azar, President and Co-Founder of Gemological Science International (GSI), was interviewed on six major broadcast outlets where she was invited to speak as an industry expert in the lead up to Valentine’s Day 2020. Azar was asked to comment on various industry topics  more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – participated in the official opening of TRIGEM’s Charlotte Boiling facility yesterday. The facility is located   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the largest derivatives exchange in the Middle East, and   more

IIJS Signature got off to a roaring start albeit slow movement of the gem and jewellery sector in Mumbai, India. With over 1330 booths and over 600 large and medium sized gem, jewellery and machinery companies showcasing the best of their products and services, this years’ Signature show   more

Dear Exhibitors and Visitors of the 65th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Show Statement   more

The 17th edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), organised by Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) was opened by His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime   more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The critical role of design in the global jewellery industry was at the heart of two panel discussions at the 3rd edition of the Middle East Jewellery Designers Forum held on Wednesday at VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show held at the world trade centre.   more

NBF is pleased to announce its results for the year ended 31 December 2019 in accordance with the approval received from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the largest derivatives exchange in the Middle East, and Richcomm Global Services, the   more

In celebration of 25 years of Dubai City of Gold and Dubai Shopping festival, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG), the largest trade body for the jewellery industry in association with Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE) has revealed a special 'Dubai City of Gold' commemorative coin and also announced their   more

International diamond manufacturer Dali Diamond, one of ALROSA's long-term clients, signed a loan agreement with EXIMBANK OF RUSSIA (part of the Russian Export Center Group) for the financing of   more

The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) – a subsidiary of DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced recently that it had successfully hosted   more

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), has joined forces with John Glajz, a Singapore-based authorized partner of Argyle Pink Diamonds for nearly 25 years, to certify these gems, which are some of the rarest in the world, creating The Collector's Edition: An Exclusive Selection of Argyle Pink Diamonds. As the Australian mine that produces the majority of the diamonds is   more

The second show in 2019 of Istanbul Jewelry Show, one of the top five jewelry exhibitions in the world, has just ended. Organized by Informa Markets for the 49th time Istanbul Jewelry Show -October 2019, introduced over 800 companies and brands from 20 countries to 20.172   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – released today the approved Arabic translation of the ‘Diamond Terminology Guideline’. The guideline sets a universal standard for the diamond and jewellery trade when communicating   more

DMCC – the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – announced today details surrounding its latest campaign to boost international diamond trade through the emirate of Dubai. On 2 December 2019, in conjunction with attending the Milan   more

ALROSA announces the results of the international auction for special size rough diamonds (weighing over 10.8 carats) held in Dubai. The overall sales revenue exceeded $7 million. ALROSA sold 112 large rough diamonds with a total weight of 1,740 carats. There were 84 participants from major diamond trading centers, such as UAE, India, Belgium, Russia, Israel   more

F.P.Journe celebrates the opening of its first ever GCC Boutique in Dubai today at the prestigious Dubai Mall. Guests were welcomed through the doors by François-Paul Journe. Accompanying him for the official ribbon cutting was   more

The event on Italian Exhibition Group's (IEG) Jewellery Agenda is the region's only reference for jewellery: scheduled from November 13th to 16th and organized in joint venture with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DV Global Link), thanks to its format it is open to sector insiders and end consumers. Jewellery will be playing the star role during the four days that DV Global Link,  more

There was a festive atmosphere at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) on October 14, with the opening of the Bharat Diamond Week (BDW). Around 1,000 visitors are expected to attend the show, said Bharat Diamond Bourse Vice-President Mehul Shah, who heads the Bharat Diamond Week. "We are delighted to be   more

In the space of just a few short years, Nemesis International has become a major player in the global diamond industry, and specifically in the Dubai trade. Following the Dubai Diamond Conference organized by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and the Dubai Diamond Exchange, Albert Robinson , Vice - President of International Business for The New Jeweller, spoke with the CEO of Nemesis International, Konema   more

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – today inaugurated the Dubai Design Academy (DDA). Offering exclusive jewellery-design programme, DDA will equip students with innovative design development training and   more

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Kimberley Process (KP) Office – the body responsible for regulating the entry and exit of all rough diamonds to the UAE – announced today that it has been awarded the ISO 9001 Certification for Quality Management Systems (QMS) by Lloyd's   more

DMCC – the world's leading free zone for commodities trade and enterprise – stages the fourth edition of its highly anticipated Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) on 26 September at the Almas Conference Centre, Almas Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The one-day conference gathers global industry professionals   more

In an exclusive discussion with The New Jeweller-UAE magazine - Mr. Akavut Tangsilikusonwong (Tony), Founder and CEO of Vega Intertrade and Exhibitions details more about the upcoming 10th Edition of the Muscat International Jewellery Exhibition to be held this December in the Sultanate of Oman.   more

DMCC, the world's leading free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, today hosted its flagship Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) welcoming nearly 400 government officials, financiers, retailers and investors. Held under the theme Disruption in Diamonds: Harnessing Innovation and Technology, delegates and participants spent the day   more

World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom says the organization's Presidents and their delegations are all set to hold in-depth debates and brainstorming sessions at the 2019 Presidents Meeting in Dubai from September   more

Olympus is a world leader in high-end optical and digital precision technology for sectors including healthcare, life sciences, energy, petroleum, construction, aviation,  more

The Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair is an international gem and jewelry trading platform and offers a stage for Thai entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and designers to present the best gem and jewelry products to international markets in line with the government’s policy.   more

Damas Jewellery, the leading luxury brand and retailer in the GCC, born in 1907, revealed the “City of Gold” marketing campaign, lighting up the Burj Khalifa with a breath-taking 3-minute Arabian sea and treasure themed underwater extravaganza. The spectacular event was hosted by Damas Chairman, Hamdi Chatti and CEO Asil Attar,   more

Strategically located on the Arabian Peninsula, Oman has been an arterial trading route for over 5,000 years. It is for these reasons that Oman will continue to be an important meeting place for people to exchange ideas and do business. The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is situated within a purpose built,  more

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (“Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group”, “the Group” or “the Company”; SEHK stock code: 1929), a Hong Kong Main Board listed company with 90 years Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited   more

• NBF posted a record net profit of AED 357.1 million for the six month period ended 30 June 2019, a rise of 15.1% over the corresponding period of 2018, which exhibits   more

Precious coral is a biogenic gem material that has been used since the Neolithic times and cherished in various cultures and geographies. It is produced in eight species of colonial marine polyps (cnidarian invertebrates), belonging to the family Corallidae of the Anthozoa class, that live in relatively deep water. The vast   more

The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a subsidiary of DMCC, the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, announced today the successful completion of three rough and polished diamond tenders hosted between 16 and 23 July 2019. Over 200 companies   more

At Vicenzaoro September, the European Trade Show for international Gold and Jewellery, organized by IEG– Italian Exhibition Group and scheduled to take place in Vicenza from 7th to 11th September 2019, will see a repeat performance of T.Evolution, the technological and innovative soul of the Show. Focused on the  more

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and IBMC Financial Professionals Group (IBMC) announce today that they will jointly hold the first UAE Africa Gold Convention on 8 January   more

Economic Adviser announces that draft of the Gold Policy will be shared with Union Finance Ministry in December 2018 GJEPC seeks ease of doing business and reduction of customs duty on gold to 4% to double exports & create 3 mn jobs Commerce Secretary seeks self-regulation & innovation .  more

The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a subsidiary of DMCC, the world's flagship Free Zone and Dubai government authority on commodities trade and enterprise, in collaboration with Stargems Group, today announced the completion of six successful rough diamond tenders of SACIM goods (Anhui-Congo Mining Investment Company) with over 2 million carats sold. The tenders were   more

VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show (VOD DIJS), an event organised by DV Global Link, a joint-venture company between Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), has come to an end after hosting local, regional and international exhibitors from 21 countries,showcasing over 25,000   more

Al Zain Jewellery launched its new "Al Merriyah" Collection across its boutiques on 25th October,2018. Deeply ingrained in the Khaleeji culture, dates represent an integral part of daily lives, and occupy a special place in their hearts. Known for its multiple benefits and nutritional value, every house has this fruit readily available. Just like the multiple types of dates that the palm trees generously provide; this collection displays a wide range of designs, from short   more

The Mid East Jewellery and Watch show, Sharjah is being planned to be organised on the first week of October and is pitted as an important exhibition in the GCC region   more

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) has traded 18.8 million contracts year-to-date (Y-T-D), up 35% year-on-year (Y-O-Y), and is on track to break its annual volumes record of 19.67 million contracts.   more

DANAT boasts truly world-class testing facilities and expertise in both pearl and gemstone analysis. In addition, research is a vital part of DANAT.
In this exclusive with Mr Kenneth Scarratt, CEO - Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones (DANAT), The New Jeweller bureau gets an insight on the development of DANAT, within the Kingdom of Bahrain and other markets. Mr. Scarratt   more

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) announced that Chinese retailer LAELIM Jewelry and Belgian diamond manufacturer IGC Group will pilot GIA's M2M program that allows for complete transparency and traceability of diamonds along the value chain. This is one of the first instances where   more

Design as an element of a business is of immense value. In understand the power and financial value of a good design. In this "Era of Design" successful brands seem to really value design and utilize it to secure a competitive advantage' The Designers' fraternity in the Middle Eastern region have played an important role in transforming the gems and jewellery industry in the gulf and have highlighted the importance of designer jewellery and the aspiration that it builds   more

Through a communication addressed to GJEPC, De-Beers informed it's foray into synthetic diamond business with the launch of a new line of fashion jewellery in September, 2018. Simultaneously on Tuesday, De Beers through a press statement introduced Lightbox, a label selling   more

38 Indian gem and jewellery exporters are participating under India Pavilion organized by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council(GJEPC) for the 15th consecutive year at the   more

The Italian Exhibition Group has presented recently in Vicenza comprehensive details about its project to upgrade and expand the city's Exhibition Centre (Fiera di Vicenza).  more

According to China Gold Association, the co-host organizer of China Gold Congress and Expo, Dr. Mark Mobius, Emerging markets fund manager and founder of Mobius Capital Partners is confirmed to be the Keynote speaker at the coming event held on July 24-26, 2018 in Beijing.   more

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a series of senior appointments to its Board of Directors as the organization continues to strengthen its position as the jewelry industry's foremost standards-setting and certification body. Ms. Debbie Azar was appointed as one of the Broad Directors. The appointments were announced at the RJC's Annual   more

KGK, the global Diamond manufacturing giant and a DTC Sightholder has expanded operations in Namibia by investing in a state of the art factory to cut and polish Diamonds. Tom Alweendo,   more

De Beers Group recently announced that it has successfully tracked 100 high-value diamonds along the value chain during the pilot of its industry blockchain platform, marking the first time a diamond's journey   more

It is with much regret that the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) announce that as a result of the   more

The 2018 World Diamond Congress, the official forum of the general assemblies of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will be held in Tel Aviv from June 19 -21, 2018 at the Tel Aviv Hilton. In keeping with Israel's focus on   more

Ripe for industrialisation in the trade sector, technology advancements could bridge the current $1.5tn trade finance gap, with potential to inject new growth in trade, according to a report on 'The Future of Trade' from DMCC, the world's flagship Free Zone and Dubai government authority on commodities trade and enterprise.   more

The King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan's much talked about blitzkrieg one-day trip to the Middle East witnessed unprecedented crowds in all three countries - Dubai, Doha and  more

On April 24, during the City of Antwerp's Mission to Russia, organized in cooperation with the Port of Antwerp, leading partner Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) signed a cooperation agreement with the world's leading diamond mining   more

In the sidelines of the Bharat Diamond Week, GJEPC [The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council] Launched the 3rd edition of the DDES – Diamond Detection Expo and Symposium. The expo is an annual affair of the GJEPC and brings together a number of technology and machinery companies to   more

The World Diamond Council (WDC), an industry group focused on preventing conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate global supply chain and protecting the value of natural diamonds, announced today its support of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence   more

Bharat Diamond Bourse, Worlds largest Diamond Bourse with over 5000 members opened its first edition of Bharat Diamond Week. Over 100 exhibitors of Loose Diamonds prepared for a showdown to more than 500 buyers and members of the New York Diamond club over a period of 3 days. In his inaugural speech   more

Behind an item of jewellery lies the workforce and various professional figures. Authentic artists who collaborate in the creation   more

The Diamond Empowerment Fund has announced the recipients of its 2018 'Diamonds Do Good' Awards, to be presented at the D.E.F. annual gala on May 31 at the Four Seasons   more

De Beers Group Recently announced it is preparing to pilot a programme called GemFair to create a secure and transparent route to market for ethically-sourced artisanal and small-scale mined (ASM) diamonds. GemFair will use dedicated technology to record ASM production at mine sites that meet   more

Zebra Diamonds Ltd., the Botswana diamond polishing factory part of the group of companies around Belgium-based IGC Group, has proudly celebrated its 10th Anniversary. An event was held on April 12 in the presence of honorary guests from Botswana's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and   more

Russian diamond mining company ALROSA launched its representative office at Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, on Thursday, April 19, 2018. In the grand opening ceremony, the officials Mr. Anoop Mehta – President, Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mr. Mehul Shah, – Vice President, Bharat Diamond Bourse,   more

The official website of the 38th World Diamond Congress has gone live, allowing participants to register for the June 19-21 biennial gathering of the World Federation of Diamond   more

Diamond Services, the Hong Kong-headquartered developer of technological systems and services for detecting synthetic, imitation   more

De Beers Group is pleased to announce a donation of US$250,000 to the Kiran Hospital in India's diamond capital of Surat, to support the recently-opened facility in continuing to provide vital, accessible and high-quality healthcare to patients. The donation reflects De Beers' commitment to helping create   more

OROAREZZO, the Italian jewellery Show organized by IEG, Italian Exhibition Group, has defined the theme of the 2018 PREMIERE contest, the competition that spotlights the season's latest ideas, designs and fashions trends; the most eagerly awaited event of the 4 Arezzo days which this year has reached its   more

Leo Schachter is pleased to welcome Rosy Blue as a minority investor in its business. This transaction, anticipated to close soon, will mark a culmination of over thirty years of a trading relationship built between the two groups. Leo Schachter will continue to operate independently under the Schachter family's   more

De Beers Group recently announced that its Forevermark diamond brand has launched in Indonesia as it continues on its global growth trajectory. For the market launch Forevermark is partnering with Indonesia's premier jewellery company, Central Mega Kencana (CMK),   more

My focus is to make unique jewellery, maybe a fusion of Middle Eastern and Denmark Jewellery. One of the biggest retailers in the Middle East have chosen us to supply this particular jewellery which is a combination of the Middle   more

CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, will welcome exhibitors, visitors and CARAT+ Club members to its second annual CARAT+ Night evening event on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Taking place from 18:00 until 22:00, CARAT+ Night is an invitation-only networking and informal buying event featuring   more

In an exclusive with The New Jeweller UAE bureau, Gautam Sashittal, Chief Executive Officer, DMCC discuses the upcoming 'Dubai Precious Metals Conference' and opines on growth of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre evolving to become the World's leading Free Zone. Excerpts:
Tell us about the factors that have played an important role for the success of DMCC as the World's   more

CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, is pleased to announce that GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer, Tom Moses, will speak at a GIA GemFest during the 2018 edition in May.   more

DMCC, the world's leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise, is set to hold an in-depth discussion on "The Evolution and Impact of Taxation on Gold" and "Challenges in the Jewellery Sector" on the first day at   more

In a historic move, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has signed a cooperation agreement with UBM Asia Ltd, for organizing the India pavilion at   more

Hong Kong diamond jeweler Coronet® is proud to announce its accomplishment of its third GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with the Most diamonds set on a handbag at BASELWORLD 2018 in Hall 1. Following the launch of the world's Most valuable guitar in 2015 (400 carat diamond) and the worlds' Most   more

The GCC's first and the world's only Shari'ah Compliant Spot Gold contract (DGSG), was listed on the DGCX on March 29th. The contract opened with world-record Exchange traded Shari'ah Compliant Gold volumes on the first day of trading. The product traded volume of 84 Kilograms worth USD 3.56 million, on its  more

CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, is pleased to announce that GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer, Tom Moses, will speak at a GIA GemFest during the 2018 edition in May.   more

HE Sheikh Khalid Bin Issam Al Qassimi, Chairman of Sharjah Civil Aviation, inaugurated the 44th edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show on Tuesday at Expo  more

One of the highlights of the upcoming 4th Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference (MGCJ), to be held May 18-20, in Budva, Montenegro, will be the introduction of an affordable synthetic diamond identification kit and other portable instruments that will   more

The 7th Dubai Precious Metals Conference [DPMC] concluded with significant outcome relating to responsible Gold sourcing. An important panel discussion comprising of Andrew Bone executive director RJC, Effie Marinos Global Technical Governance Manager – SGS, Manoj Dwivedi,  more

Seeded in the dream 'City of Gold', Taiba Jewellery came alive in the famous Dubai Gold Souk in 1998. Over the years our unique designs have won the hearts of locals and visitors from different parts of the world. Today, we have a special place in the hearts of Middle Eastern women because Taiba is the brand they seek, the brand that creates magic with our founders having a heritage of over 40 years of authentic Middle Eastern Jewellery crafting experience.   more

DMCC, the world's leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise, recently announced that it will hold the 7th edition of its industry-leading annual Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) on 9 April 2018, at The Westin Hotel, Habtoor City, Business Bay. All set to bring a fresh global outlook on the precious metals sector and what   more

CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, is pleased to welcome the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) as its Main Partner for the 2018 edition. United by a shared commitment to   more

De Beers Group recently announced that its Forevermark diamond brand will enter the German market for the first time after signing with an exclusive   more

In an era that is celebrating the rise of female power, "Blessings of Love" has been announced as the 2018 theme for the 19th annual PlatAfrica jewellery design and manufacture competition. Presented by the world's leading producer of platinum group metals, Anglo American Platinum and South African refiner   more

HRD Antwerp has announced the opening of a jewellery grading lab in the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) in Mumbai, established for manufacturers exporting to various international locations. "Our customers will have   more

CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, is thrilled to welcome British actress and model, Elizabeth Hurley, as show ambassador and special guest for CARAT+ 2018 in May.The iconic film and TV star will open CARAT+ Night on Sunday, May 6, before meeting exhibitors and discovering the loose diamonds,  more

ALROSA Group, the largest diamond miner in the world, reviewed the results of geological prospecting in 2017. Total diamond reserves, taking into account the explored deposits under the National Reserves Committee   more

The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences Laboratory announced that Japan Germany Gemmological Laboratories (JGGL) has joined the Gem Alliance, which was   more

The accreditation by the UN's Economic and Social Council, which is extended through CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, recognises IEG's key role in promoting CSR and sustainability within the global jewellery sector, in support of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.   more

CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, has announced that more than 90% of its exhibitors from the 2017 edition will return for the second edition in May 2018. The latest figures reveal high-levels of satisfaction among exhibitors and a shared commitment to make CARAT+ the most successful diamond event   more

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 35th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show starts its five-day run (1-5 March) today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year's show welcomes more than 2,580 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions,   more

Regal RA DMCC, subsidiary of Regal Assets inc, an internationally renowned gold investment company, and the Middle East's first company to have been issued a Crypto trading license, launched today a "deep cold storage" solution for investors and traders. For   more

In yet another landmark step, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of Indian Gem & Jewellery Industry has signed a Memorandum of Association (MoU) with Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation   more

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the trade with two wonderful opportunities to commence the Year's buying season with the 11th edition of Signature IIJS and the 5th edition of India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME). Mr. Arunkumar Mehta (Chairman,   more

Ministry of Commerce's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), announces its readiness to hold the 61st edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) under the theme of "Heritage & Craftsmanship" which highlights Thailand's cultural heritage and the exquisite craftsmanship of   more

DMCC, the world's leading Free Zone for trade and enterprise, announced that its Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) signed a strategic partnership today with Stargems, specialized in the sourcing and supply of the finest diamonds, to host a series of rough diamond tenders in 2018.   more

Namdeb Holdings, a 50/50 joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and De Beers Group, today announced it is to seek a buyer for its Elizabeth Bay mine to secure its long-term   more

Sergey Ivanov, CEO of ALROSA, held a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium Didier Reynders and President of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) Stephane Fischler. The parties discussed issues related to the   more

ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, held an annual meeting with its long-term clients on February 7. This is the first meeting of the new three-year client period, which started in January 2018. In January 2018, ALROSA signed long-term agreements with 56 Russian and foreign companies for the purchase of   more

Stargems Group, one of UAE's leading international diamond companies in collaboration with SACIM SARL (Anhui-Congo Mining Investment Company) successfully tendered 641,962 carats of high-quality rough diamonds, in the Emirate. On the   more

DMCC, the world's leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise in Dubai, and Richcomm Global Services, the Dubai-based international commodity services company, in collaboration with DGCX, welcomed industry experts today at Almas Tower for the fifth edition of the 'Global Commodity   more

​ Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the largest and most diversified derivatives bourse in the Middle East, began 2018 on a positive note by recording its best January in volumes and value ever, growing 40% from last year with 1,909,488 lots traded,   more

After a very difficult 2015, the Antwerp diamond trade stabilized in 2016. This trend continued over past year as the industry traded a total of $US46 billion in diamonds. In 2017, a total of 233.6 million carats of diamonds were imported to and exported from Antwerp. This again represents an increase in the volume of diamonds traded, with a particularly   more

DMCC, the world's leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise in Dubai, and Richcomm Global Services, the Dubai-based international commodity services company, in collaboration with DGCX, the region's largest and most diversified derivatives bourse, will be hosting the 'Global Commodity   more

According to The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), the fourth quarter of 2017 saw a slight rise in fancy color diamond prices over the previous quarter. There were significant increases in prices of fancy blue diamonds, offset by continued softness in   more

In Vicenza the Oscars are those of Jewel and yesterday, January 19th, at the Palladio Theatre of the Vicenza Fair, the awards ceremony of the 9 winners of the most prestigious international award in the sector was carried out as every year during the January edition of VICENZAORO.  more

Nine of the leading diamond and jewellery industry organisations (AWDC, CIBJO, DPA, GJEPC, IDI, IDMA, USJC, WDC and WFDB) have released a jointly developed Diamond Terminology Guideline to encourage full, fair and effective use of a clear and accessible terminology for diamonds and synthetics   more

​ CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, has launched its VIP CARAT+ Club to offer leading diamond industry professionals and buyers exclusive benefits during the show's second edition in May. Those who are accepted into the initiative will receive   more

The Prime Minister of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh and other government representatives and Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques met in Ulaanbaatar today to progress their partnership. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the relationship by setting up   more

Jim Vimadalal, who previously worked at Indian offices of Rio Tinto and Swarovski, was appointed as Director of ALROSA's representative office in Mumbai. The official opening of the Indian office is scheduled for March 2018. Currently, preparation works for the opening are underway there.   more

The membership of the World Jewelry & Diamond Hub, Panama, Latin America's first and only diamond exchange, has elected Edi Faltz as its new President. He replaces Mahesh Khemlani, who served in the position since September 2015. The vote took place on January 10, following an earlier decision   more

ALROSA formed a list of clients for the new contract period 2018-2020.The Company signed 67 long-term agreements with 65 companies for the sale of gem quality and industrial rough diamonds. The new list of   more

The second edition of The World's Premier Diamond Event, CARAT+, will open at the Antwerp Expo Belgium on May 6, introducing new show features and welcoming leading industry professionals from across the globe. Launched for the first time in 2017, CARAT+ won the   more

CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, has launched its VIP CARAT+ Club to offer leading diamond industry professionals and buyers exclusive benefits during the show's second edition in May. Those who are accepted into the initiative will receive dedicated show privileges, including early-bird access to show   more

The Gübelin Gem Lab, one of the most renowned gemmological laboratories, and Everledger, a leading global emerging technology enterprise, have partnered to drive more transparency in the gemstone industry by creating the Provenance Proof Blockchain for coloured gemstones.   more

CARAT+, The World's Premier Diamond Event, will welcome leading coloured gemstone specialists for a debut Coloured Gemstones Sector at its second edition in May 2018. This carefully curated new show feature will host world-renowned exhibitors,   more

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) continues to promote the importance of upholding credibility and high industry standards through its submissions to independent external auditors. The Institute today announced that IGI – North & South   more

​The President of the Republic of Angola João Lourenço signed the Decree permitting the redistribution of 16.4% stake in the share capital of Catoca Ltd Mining Co to Wargan Holdings Limited that belongs 100% to PJSC   more

In December 2017, a sports festival "Cheer" took place in the diamond province of Yakutia. ALROSA brought stars of basketball and acrobatic rock'n'roll to Mirny, Aikhal and Udachny. During two weeks, locals of the towns had opportunity to participate in master classes, open lessons and exhibition games for free. Several thousands of children and adults   more

ALROSA Group, the world leader in diamond production, announces diamond sales results for December and interim results for 2017. In December 2017, ALROSA Group sold USD 237.8 million worth of rough and polished diamonds. Rough diamond sales by value amounted to USD 228.3 million,   more

VICENZAORO January 2018, the largest international Gold and Jewellery Show in Europe, scheduled to run from 19th to 24th January, confirms its highly successful exhibition format - "VICENZAORO The Boutique ShowTM – which subdivides the offer into 6 districts of homogeneous companies,   more

In Vicenza the Oscars are those of Jewellery. On January 19th, the Palladio Theater of the Vicenza Fair will host the awards ceremony for the 9 winners of the most prestigious international award in the sector, as every year with the January edition of VICENZAORO.   more

​ The introduction of a Value Added Tax (VAT) regime in the UAE marks the beginning of a new era in the history of the UAE economy where the general public will start sharing the burden of budgetary expenditure, starting today (January 1, 2018). While the VAT is expected to contribute Dh12 billion to the UAE exchequer, studies show the consumption tax across GCC countries is expected to raise additional revenues between 1.2 to 1.6 per cent of   more

Golden Star Bogoso/Prestea Ltd has been adjudged the Mining Company of the Year at the 2017 Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA). The company saw of competition from leading mining companies to emerge as winner of the coveted award. The event, which was graced by the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Barbara Oteng   more

In the current fiscal starting April 2017 in India, Gold Jewellery exports have dropped by over 6% in the last 8 months and is destined to further go down once UAE intorduces VAT [Value Added Tax]. Falling oil prices and escalating costs have compelled the UAE government to introduce VAT and at a time when the shopping   more

The Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ), an educational project of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) celebrated its 11th Convocation Ceremony in the presence of Shri Vinod Tawde (Honorable Minister for Higher & Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra)   more

In December, ALROSA's Udachny Mining and Processing Division completed the removal of 75 tons of diamondiferous ore from Verkhnyaya Muna for the trial processing at Processing Plant No. 12 and   more

​ Chow Tai Fook is proud to be the sponsor of the Investor Relations Symposium 2017, co-organised by Hong Kong Investor Relations Association "HKIRA" and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited "HKEx" this year,   more

ALROSA has recovered a large gem-quality diamond of 98.63 carats from Jubilee (Yubileynaya) pipe. The company's business unit Aikhal Mining and Processing Division (MPD) extracted this diamond at the processing plant No.14. A transparent yellow-tinted octahedron crystal with inclusions   more

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s leading gemological institutions, recently announced it has expanded its’ synthetic testing services for finished diamond jewelry to Hong Kong, India, New York and Dubai. This service is offered to manufacturers and retailers that wish to have goods as small as melee set in finished jewelry tested. At the same time, GSI’s loose diamond testing services continues  more

On December 22, ALROSA Supervisory Board approved the sale of ALROSA gas assets at a public auction and key terms and criteria of the sale.To vote on this issue, representatives of the Russian Federation in the Supervisory Board received   more

PJSC ALROSA ranked among the top three in the environmental responsibility rating of the Russian mining and smelting companies. The rating results   more

​ Public Joint Stock Company ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, centralizes the work of ecologists of its structural subdivisions. The new Environmental Center   more

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), representing the largest diamond trade hub worldwide, and diamond mining company De Beers today announced they are discussing a potential collaboration in De Beers’ recently announced blockchain platform. AWDC CEO Ari Epstein: “We have been exploring many initiatives   more

In 2018, PJSC ALROSA is planning to hold 30 international auctions for the sale of special size natural rough diamonds over 10.8 carats.Two auctions will be held in New York where ALROSA's trade office will resume its full-scale operation. Five auctions will be held in the I quarter, ten - in II, six in III,   more

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) today announced the launch of, igialumni-italy.org, a website designed specifically for its Italy Alumni Association. The first-of-its-kind site is written in Italian and provides gem-related course   more