Tanishq Partners with GSI to Deepen Gemological Expertise Across Teams

In a step towards enriching customer experiences with meaningful knowledge and trust, Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewellery brand from Titan Company Limited (a Tata Group company), has collaborated with Gemological Science International (GSI) to bring specialized gemological sales training to its retail and

GIA announces new initiatives for fast-growing Indian market

GIA launches Finished Jewelry Report to boost trade/consumer confidence GIA (Gemological Institute of America), a global leader in gemology (diamond/gem grading and analysis, education and research), announced a series of significant initiatives to tap the vast opportunities in the fast growing large Indian

Young Visionaries Take Centre Stage as Minister Aditi Tatkare Inaugurates GJEPC’s InnovNXT 40 Under 40

The future of India’s gem and jewellery industry came alive at the launch of InnovNXT 40 Under 40 in Mumbai on 25th June 2025 — a dynamic initiative by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body for the gem

GJEPC Champions Diamond Sustainability at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia

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

GJEPC Signs Historic Luanda Accord that Commits 1% of Rough Sales Revenue to Global Natural Diamond Marketing

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

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

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 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