The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) welcomes the elimination of import duties on Indian gem and jewellery products under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This removes 2-4% duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential   ...  more

Last year, we signed the groundbreaking Luanda Accord, and agreed to jointly fund the Natural Diamond Council. Now, we’ve made good on that promise: Angola’s two major diamond companies, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM,E.P. have formally joined. Ethical diamonds provide tens of thousands of well-paid skilled jobs in Africa, supporting communities and livelihoods. Under the leadership of new CEO, Amber Pepper, the NDC will now have the funding to communicate the facts and tell the   ...  more

Sri Lanka unveiled an exceptional gemstone, the Star of Pure Land, a natural purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats. The stone is being cited by local gem experts as the largest known purple star sapphire of its kind. Unearthed near Ratnapura, the country’s historic gem-mining region, the sapphire was identified after detailed examination. When light falls on its surface, it displays a distinct six-ray star, a natural   ...  more

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the nodal agency for the Kimberley Process (KP) in India, welcomes India’s election as Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for 2026. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a UN-mandated initiative, is the only global mechanism governing international trade in   ...  more

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opens today and will run for five consecutive days at AsiaWorld-Expo. The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will be held from 4–8 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “As the world’s largest one-stop jewellery marketplace, the HKTDC’s twin jewellery shows return under ‘Two Shows, Two Venues’ format, presenting an extensive   ...  more

The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs for five consecutive days until 8 March. It is held concurrently with the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show which   ...  more

India’s gem and jewellery exports remained broadly stable during April 2025–January 2026, reflecting resilience amid global trade headwinds and tariff-related pressures in key markets. Overall gross exports stood at US$ 23.19 billion (₹2,03,280.72 crore), registering a   ...  more

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the world’s largest one‑stop jewellery marketplace will return in early March under its proven “Two Shows, Two Venues” format. The 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will take place from 2 to 6 March at AsiaWorld‑Expo and will feature a wide range of jewellery raw materials. Also, the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will be held from   ...  more

The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange (GDGJE) and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) signed a strategic cooperation MOU in Hongkong during the HK International Diamond Gem & Pearl Show (HKIDGPS). Those signing the MOU were GDGJE's general Manager, Mr. Li Zhiwei, and ICA's president  ...  more

JCK has announced its 2026 Keynote speaker, Jesse Itzler, a renowned entrepreneur, globally recognized speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jesse’s session, “Spiritual Billionaire,” will explore how risk-taking, perspective, and hustle fueled his success as a rapper, runner, and entrepreneur, and how attendees can apply these principles to their own   ...  more

Mustang Resources (ASX: MUS) is pleased to announce that following a recentlycompleted review of its sales and marketing strategy, the Company has decided to implement a series of measures which better reflect the current exploration and development status of its Montepuez Ruby Project in Mozambique. The review was initiated and overseen by Mustang's new Managing Director, Dr Bernard Olivier, who has  ...  more

Newfield Resources Limited(Newfield) is pleased to announce an updated JORC-compliant resource estimate for its Tongo Diamond Project in Sierra Leone(Tongo Project or Project). This Resource update is one outcome of the ongoing Front End Engineering design(FEED) program for the Tongo Project, and incorporates data from the recent mine development drilling program of 10,792   ...  more

Caratwise today announced the official launch of its intelligent custom jewelry platform and the appointment of David Berdugo as Chief Executive Officer. David Berdugo joins Caratwise after a decade-long tenure at Signet, ultimately as Chief Operating Officer of Blue Nile and James Allen. During his time there, he helped lead the digital-first brands that reshaped online bridal and intensified competitive pressure on independent retailers. His appointment signals a strategic shift: the executive who helped scale the   ...  more