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Effective 6th November 2025, IIGJ Lab (A Project by GJEPC India) sponsored by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India has updated description for ruby treatments to harmonise with major   ...  more

Ahead of the upcoming CIBJO Congress 2025 in Paris on 27 October, the CIBJO Pearl Commission, led by Kenneth Scarratt, has released its latest Special Report. The report underscores how scientific research is strengthening trust and transparency in the pearl industry, positioning pearls as potentially the first “nature-positive” gem.  ...  more

A new, first-of-its-kind report on Fancy Color Diamonds, released today by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), in collaboration with the Choron Group and the Fancy Color Research Foundation, offers an exclusive and in-depth exploration into one of the world’s most extraordinary gemstones. This landmark report provides a comprehensive journey into the allure of these stunning diamonds, shining a light on their formation   ...  more

The Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC) has reported significant progress towards its goal of achieving the harmonisation of language used on gemmological reports, following its latest meeting, which was hosted by the Swiss Gemmological   ...  more

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,   ...  more

Golden Carat Pvt Ltd, India’s foremost Diamond Jewellery Manufacturer launched GOLDIS | 'Jewel of Time Awards’ at the IIJS Premiere show in Mumbai. The award was launched during the India Jewellery Designer & Artisan Forum held at the IIJS Premiere 2025. ‘Jewel of Time Awards’ is initiated by Golden Carat Pvt Ltd to recognize the valuable services offered by Industry   ...  more

The ASEAN Gems & Jewellery Trade Association (AGJA) and the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association (HKJJA) proudly marked a milestone collaboration during HKJJA’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, hosting the 2025 AGJA Conference at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event drew a strong   ...  more

The New Jeweller Group and TNJ Studio successfully hosted a focused industry forum on Advertising, Communication, and Brand Building for the gem and jewellery sector. The session brought together senior leaders and experts to share insights on building impactful   ...  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 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

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

Gemological Science International (GSI) and Mindron are proud to announce the launch of the Trusure Apex, a state-of-the-art and advanced diamond screening instrument, at a recent event. Powered by GSI, this groundbreaking tool is engineered to detect natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds (CVD and HPHT), and non-diamond   ...  more