JCK Las Vegas Wraps an Upbeat 2019 Show at the Sands Expo & The Venetian with New Products, Technology and Events
JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry's largest and most iconic North American trade event, recently wrapped its 2019 edition. This year's JCK Las Vegas show brought together over 2,200 exhibiting companies, and 30,000 industry professionals, including over 13,000 vetted buyers, representing nearly 100 different countries around world. Those in attendance experienced JCK's all-encompassing ... 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 
In a strategic move that could reshape the global diamond supply chain, Russian state-owned miner Alrosa is preparing to establish a state-of-the-art diamond polishing facility in India, with Surat and Jaipur emerging as the top contenders for the project. The company is expected to invest around $50 million in the first phase. 
DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has unveiled the world’s largest silver bar – a record-breaking 1,971kg asset officially recognised by Guinness World Records. Revealed at the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) on 24 November, the bar commemorates the founding 
DMCC – the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai – officially launched DMCC FinX today during the 13th Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) at Atlantis The Palm. Bringing together more than 1,000 senior industry figures, the conference convened 
From 16th to 20th January 2026, Vicenzaoro will be back as the international gold and jewellery world’s reference platform, a business, training and information hub for the global community. An indispensable event for market players and the industry’s thought 
Although gold has doubled in price on the markets, it is kept in check by technology. From micro-casting to waste recovery processing, electroplating, additive manufacturing with 3D printers or binder jetting technology, which uses precious metal powders, machinery and technology help both industrial and artisan production to optimise raw material costs and respect the planet. 
The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or GIT, in collaboration with the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Chanthaburi Province, the Chanthaburi Gem & Jewelry Traders Association and a broad network of public and private partners including, Chanthaburi
Italy continues to reinforce its position as a global leader in the jewellery and gemstone sector, with exports to the UAE reaching €836.9 million in the first 7 months of 2025, capturing a 7.9% market share and securing the country’s rank as the third-largest jewellery exporter to the Emirates. This growth, up 13.72% year-on-year, reflects strong regional demand for Italian-made jewellery, 
International Institute of Gemology (IIG) has introduced Diamond Fundamentals, a learning resource that uses storytelling to simplify diamond education. Authored by Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of IIG, the book revisits diamond basics from a learner’s point of view, turning complex concepts into clear, memorable narratives.
The launch took place at Hari Krishna Exports in Icchapore, supported by the Dholakia family. A foreword by 
GIA, the Gemological Institute of America, will launch redesigned colored stone reports and new services on January 1, 2026. The new reports will feature an elevated design for enhanced storytelling, and expanded origin-determination services.
The new colored stone reports will highlight the most relevant gemological information, making it easy for the trade and consumers to grasp the unique characteristics that bring each gem’s story to life. 
