Govind Dholakia Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at JCK Las Vegas 2025

Govind Dholakia, the founder of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK) and one of the most respected names in India’s diamond industry, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Diamonds Do Good at their annual gala during JCK Las Vegas 2025, one of

GJEPC Road Show Strengthens Outreach in Vietnam

In a bid to boost bilateral cooperation, GJEPC held a series of constructive meetings with key stakeholders from Vietnam’s gemstone and investment sectors. A key meeting was held with Mr. K.S. Ngo The Hoc, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Association

IGI Names Anoop Mehta as Chairman and Independent Director

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has appointed Mr. Anoop Mehta as Chairman and Independent Director of its Board. His term began on 6 June 2025, pending shareholder approval, according to media sources. Mr. Mehta brings over 50 years of experience to the role,

GJEPC Strengthens Trade Relations with Vietnam: Welcomes Delegation for IIJS Premiere & SAJEX 2025

In a significant step towards enhancing international trade relations, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently hosted key representatives from the Embassy of India in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss collaborative opportunities in the gems and jewellery sector. Mr. S. Chinpau Ngaihte,

GJEPC Welcomes Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India , San Francisco, to India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2025

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) extended a warm welcome to Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India, San Francisco, during his visit to the India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2025, North America’s premier jewellery trade show. Mr. Kirit

De Beers launches ‘Ombré Desert Diamonds’ jewellery beacon and ‘Origin, De Beers Group’ polished diamonds

First ‘beacon’ product in more than a decade will support category demand for natural diamonds, while Origin initiative will differentiate De Beers-sourced polished diamonds Rapid delivery of Origins strategy priorities and reinforced commitment to driving demand for natural diamonds De Beers Group today

GIA to Use New Descriptive Terminology for Laboratory-Grown Diamonds

Change reflects narrow color and clarity range of the manufactured product Beginning later this year, GIA (the Gemological Institute of America) will start using descriptive terms to characterize the quality of laboratory-grown diamonds and will no longer use the color and clarity nomenclature

World Environment Day: GJEPC advocates ‘Green Exhibitions’ with IIJS

On World Environment Day, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) reinforces Commitment to Sustainability with Green Practices at its flagship India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) exhibitions — one of the world’s top 2 B2B Trade shows in the gem & jewellery

GJEPC Raises Key Concerns in High-Level Customs Meeting

GJEPC Highlights Trade Challenges to Customs Officials GJEPC held a meeting with the Customs Department in Mumbai on 4th June to address pressing concerns faced by the gem and jewellery industry. Present at the meeting were senior Customs officials including Ms. Prachi Swaroop, Principal

Bharat Diamond Bourse’s Security & Fire Safety Department Wins Prestigious SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025

Awarded for ‘Best Security & Command Centre in Premises of the Year’ In a proud moment for the city and the gem & jewellery industry, the Department of Security & Fire Safety of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has been conferred with the SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025 – 1st