Industry

The winners of the prestigious annual PlatAfrica jewellery design and manufacturing competition are currently on an all-expenses-paid trip to India as part of their prize for winning the competition. The purpose of the trip is to further inspire the winners by exposing them to international trends and techniques, while also assisting them with skills development and networking in the...

Ethical assurances, ‘phygital’ retail strategies, branded offerings and Web3 experiences are key trends shaping how diamond consumers – in particular Gen Z – perceive and engage with diamond jewellery, according to new research published today by De Beers Group in the 2022 Diamond Insight Report, titled A new diamond world: bringing trusted brands to new generations in a digital...

The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council of India (GJC) has felicitated Malabar Gold and Diamonds on being selected as the 6th largest jewellery group in the world, taking the Indian brand to the world stage. M P Ahammed, Chairman Malabar Group; A K Nishad, Director, B2B and Manufacturing (India), Malabar Gold & Diamonds and O Asher - Managing...

Christian Tse Design & Manufacturing (CTD&M) has announced the arrival of its all-new robotic polishing system in its California jewelry production facility. In a unique partnership with the engineering team at Flexible Robotic Environment (FRE), the custom VDK-2300 system has been in development since April of 2021 and will officially launch at the CTD&M factory in late September of...

Kiran Jewels India has organised a 2-day fun-filled event on July 2 and 3, 2022 at Aamby Valley for its creative team. To perform a live skit, stage artists were called and a team from Bombay Drawing Room made the team paint 'Venetian Balcony' using acrylic colors, a knife, and a paintbrush. The cad designers, merchandisers, and jewellery designers thoroughly enjoyed...

GIA India has organised an education seminar, “Diamond (April)”, for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organisation, (FICCI, FLO) Kolkata. The members acquired knowledge about Diamond – the birthstone of April. FLO is the women’s wing of the FICCI and has 18 chapters across India. More than 20 diamond connoisseurs and buyers of diamond jewellery attended...

De Beers Forevermark, the world’s leading and trusted diamond jewellery brand, will showcase a collection of over 1000 diamond solitaires at 21 Joyalukkas stores across the country. These exquisite solitaires will be on display till July 2nd, 2022. De Beers Forevermark’s diamonds are the world’s most methodically selected diamonds and Joyalukkas are known for their transparency, trust and quality....

Reliance Jewels has bagged not just one but two most prestigious awards for the category of, “Jewellery Retailer of the Year” and “Best New Product and Launch Campaign” for their “Rannkaar Collection” at IRec Awards 2022. Main objective of the IReC 2022 Awards is to recognize and honor the retailers and e-retailers who are bridging the gap between operational reality and consumer expectations with great retailing practices.  On...

Greenland Ruby is celebrating its 5th anniversary with the launch of ‘Rubies from Greenland - Fire Under Ice’ campaign in collaboration with designer and artist Reena Ahluwalia. The fundraiser is a Phygital one, a first-of-its-kind from the gem and jewellery world. Created to raise funds for the PinkPolarBear Foundation, Greenland Ruby’s CSR arm, each $150 ticket gives participants the chance to...

Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB), the jewellery industry’s leading technology partner and largest virtual marketplace, has announced today the launch of its new VDB Sales Genie app. An affordable and easy-to-use selling tool, the app allows sales professionals to engage with browsers longer, giving them undivided attention, and creating a unique and personalised experience in or out of the store. Customizable...