GEPC made a strong statement on diamond sustainability and global collaboration at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held in Russia on 19 June. Representing India at the forum were Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; and Mr. Ajesh Mehta, Convener, Diamond
In a watershed step to boost consumer demand for natural diamonds, GJEPC joined top diamond-producing nations and industry bodies in signing the Luanda Accord on 18th June 2025. The signatories—including mining ministers of Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and DRC, in collaboration with
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of the Indian gem and jewellery industry, will be participating in the Ministerial RoundTable on Natural Diamond Promotion, scheduled to take place on 18 June 2025 in Luanda, Angola. Representing India at
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
