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GJEPC on India–EU FTA: Zero Duty Access Paves Way to Double Bilateral Gem & Jewellery Trade to USD 10 Billion (~Rs. 91000 Crore) The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) welcomes the elimination of import duties on Indian gem and jewellery products under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This removes 2-4% duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential ... more	Angola joins De Beers Group and Botswana in funding diamond marketing Last year, we signed the groundbreaking Luanda Accord, and agreed to jointly fund the Natural Diamond Council. Now, we’ve made good on that promise: Angola’s two major diamond companies, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM,E.P. have formally joined. Ethical diamonds provide tens of thousands of well-paid skilled jobs in Africa, supporting communities and livelihoods. Under the leadership of new CEO, Amber Pepper, the NDC will now have the funding to communicate the facts and tell the ... more
Sri Lanka Reveals Rare Star of Pure Land Sapphire Sri Lanka unveiled an exceptional gemstone, the Star of Pure Land, a natural purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats. The stone is being cited by local gem experts as the largest known purple star sapphire of its kind. Unearthed near Ratnapura, the country’s historic gem-mining region, the sapphire was identified after detailed examination. When light falls on its surface, it displays a distinct six-ray star, a natural ... more	GJEPC Welcomes India’s Role as Kimberley Process Chair for 2026 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 ... more

EVENT & NEWS

CaratLane accelerates global expansion with second U.S. store launch in Frisco, Dallas

CaratLane, a Tata product and India’s leading omnichannel fine jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its second retail store in the United States, located in Frisco, Dallas, Texas. The launch marks a significant step forward in CaratLane’s ambition to become a globally relevant Indian jewellery brand. As part of its international expansion strategy, CaratLane is scaling its retail presence across key global markets, with the U.S. ... more

Asia’s No.1 mid-year B2B jewellery buying destination returns this June

This June, all eyes are on Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA), the ultimate mid-year B2B jewellery marketplace for ready-to-ship and seasonal inventory, fair organiser Informa Markets Jewellery announced today. From 18 – 21 June, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) becomes Asia’s ultimate destination for jewellery and gemstone sourcing, featuring two co-located fairs. This dynamic marketplace showcases the industry’s finest, providing trade professionals ... more

Gem & Jewellery Exports at US$ 23.19 Billion Remain Stable in April 2025–January 2026; India–US Trade Agreement Framework Brings Relief and Sets Stage for Recovery: GJEPC

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India’s gem and jewellery exports remained broadly stable during April 2025–January 2026, reflecting resilience amid global trade headwinds and tariff-related pressures in key markets. Overall gross exports stood at US$ 23.19 billion (₹2,03,280.72 crore), registering a ... more

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends

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The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs for five consecutive days until 8 March. It is held concurrently with the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show which ... more

ASSOCIATION

Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange reached a strategic cooperation with the International Colored Gemstone Association

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 Announces 2026 Keynote Speaker Along with JCK Talks & Signature Series Education Program Highlights

JCK has announced its 2026 Keynote speaker, Jesse Itzler, a renowned entrepreneur, globally recognized speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jesse’s session, “Spiritual Billionaire,” will explore how risk-taking, perspective, and hustle fueled his success as a rapper, runner, and entrepreneur, and how attendees can apply these principles to their own ... more

MINING

Mustang implements new ruby sales and marketing strategy

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

7.4 million carats Resource for the Tongo Diamond Project

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

TECHNOLOGY

GIA Opens New Campus in Taiwan

The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry ArtsTM campus in Taiwan officially opened on March 29, 2026. The new centrally located school facility is the only GIA location offering a full program of Chinese language instruction. Just a short walk from Zhongxiao Xinsheng MRT station with quick access to Taipei Main Station, Xinyi District and Zhongshan commercial area, the GIA Taiwan ... more

Caratwise Introduces Intelligent Custom Solution for Independent Jewelers and Appoints David Berdugo as CEO

Caratwise today announced the official launch of its intelligent custom jewelry platform and the appointment of David Berdugo as Chief Executive Officer. David Berdugo joins Caratwise after a decade-long tenure at Signet, ultimately as Chief Operating Officer of Blue Nile and James Allen. During his time there, he helped lead the digital-first brands that reshaped online bridal and intensified competitive pressure on independent retailers. His appointment signals a strategic shift: the executive who helped scale the ... more

TECHNOLOGY

GIA Field Gemology Team Completes One-Hundredth Expedition
GIA field gemologists recently completed their one-hundredth expedition, adding to the Institute’s unrivaled store of independently verified gemological information from colored stone mining locales around the world. During this expedition to Kenya and Tanzania, the GIA team collected large parcels of tsavorite, spinel and sapphire rough, ... more

Registration Now Open for Converge 2025: A Historic Collaboration Between GIA and AGS
Registration for Converge, the singular gem and jewelry event combining the unique expertise of the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), is now open. Industry professionals, including AGS members, can explore registration options and other key details for the ... more