The government recently increased the customs duty on categories of diamond such as semi-processed, half cut or broken, and cut and polished coloured gemstone to 7.5 per cent, from 5 per cent earlier, and increase in import of jewellery articles from 15% to 20% in a move to narrow the current account deficit (CAD). Mr Pramod Kumar Agrawal, Chairman, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion
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ALROSA, the largest diamond mining company in the world, presented the first of its kind collection of large coloured diamonds at the Hong Kong Jewelry & Gem Fair. This is a stepping stone of a new strategy, executed by ALROSA to become the world leader in the production of coloured polished diamonds. 
Fascinating one-offs, beautiful jewels, fossils millions of years old – at the 41st Mineralien Hamburg, you can look forward to some 400 exhibitors of unique objects and exhibits from the most diverse nations. This, the fourth largest minerals fair in the world and the largest jewellery fair in northern Europe, attracts numerous visitors 
Even though more than 700 people from 35 countries have already confirmed, there is still time to register for the sixth International Gemological Symposium on Oct. 7-9 at GIA's world headquarters in Carlsbad, California. Focused on the theme "New Challenges. Creating Opportunities," the three-day event will showcase the latest research in gemology and related fields by GIA researchers 
After years with no government backing, the Israeli diamond industry has entered a new era. That was the message brought by Israel's Minister of Finance, Moshe Kahlon, when he visited the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) today for a New Year celebration on the bourse trading floor
"The relationship between the government and the 
Buyer registration for the seventh Israel Diamond Week in New York, to be held October 15 – 17, 2018, is now open. The popular annual event, jointly organized by the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) and the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) is inviting bourse members, jewelers and other buyers from the New York metropolitan area and around the United States to take part 
The Gomti 'Magic Eye' Chakra necklace, which symbolizes protection against evil spirits, is showcased in the Jewelry Trade Center in Bangkok in August and is available for wholesale purchase.
The jewel features a naturally formed shell-stone from a rare sea snail obtained from the Gomti River in India, and is enclosed in 18k gold-plated sterling silver and a fine yellow sapphire
On August 13, 2018, two research projects from The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) won honorable mention awards at Thai Research Expo 2018 held by the National Research Council of Thailand.
The first research entitled "The Study of Gem Treatment by Heating with Pressure" focuses on the qualification 
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced that the 2018 World Diamond Congress, the biannual meeting of the WFDB and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will take place in Mumbai, India, from October 23 to 25. WFDB President Ernie Blom said: "I am delighted to be able to confirm the dates for 
Poland is a true power in jewellery production, especially when comes to amber products. That's why national stand of Poland will be present at one of the leading trade shows in the Asian industry taking place at Hongkong Convention 
Jewellery Arabia 2018, the Middle East's premier jewellery and watch exhibition, is returning to the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 20 – 24 November 2018. Now in its 27th year, this prestigious annual event takes place under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. 
DMCC, the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, today attended the official opening of TRIGEM's manufacturing workshop in DMCC's purpose-built Jewellery & Gemplex facility in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT).
TRIGEM DMCC has launched its purpose-built coloured gemstone, diamond and jewellery operations in 
ALROSA, the world leader in the diamond mining industry, has successfully completed its own specialized "True Colours" auction with a total sale of $9 million worth of coloured diamonds. 210 unique diamonds were sold in the first round. The bidding was very active, and most of the lots were sold for well above their starting price. The "hero stones" - stars of the collection with a 
The 62nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair experienced overwhelming success with Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) revealing that sales at the fair totaled 2,389.74 million baht, exceeding the initial target. Buyers worldwide expressed interest and admiration 
