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

CaratLane, a Tata product and India’s leading omnichannel fine jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its second retail store in the United States, located in Frisco, Dallas, Texas. The launch marks a significant step forward in CaratLane’s ambition to become a globally relevant Indian jewellery brand. As part of its international expansion strategy, CaratLane is scaling its retail presence across key global markets, with the U.S.   ...  more

This June, all eyes are on Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA), the ultimate mid-year B2B jewellery marketplace for ready-to-ship and seasonal inventory, fair organiser Informa Markets Jewellery announced today. From 18 – 21 June, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) becomes Asia’s ultimate destination for jewellery and gemstone sourcing, featuring two co-located fairs. This dynamic marketplace showcases the industry’s finest, providing trade professionals   ...  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

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

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

In honor of World Diamond Day on April 8, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) reveals some of the world’s most famous and fascinating gems it has examined over the years, helping uncover the science, history and rarity behind stones that captivated collectors, museums and the public for generations. Among them are legendary diamonds such as the Hope Diamond, the Dresden Green,   ...  more