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The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealed that annual demand (excluding OTC markets) has recovered many of the COVID-induced losses from 2020 to reach 4,021t for the full year in 2021. Demand for gold reached 1,147t in Q4 2021, its highest quarterly level since Q2 2019 and an increase of almost 50 per cent year-on-year, according to...

The De Beers Group has reported that its rough diamond production is up by 15 per cent to 7.7 million carats, reflecting planned higher production of rough diamonds to meet continued strong levels of demand. In Botswana, production has increased by 23 per cent to 5.2 million carats primarily as a result of the planned treatment of higher-grade ore at...

De Beers Group today announced that Stephen Lussier, De Beers Group Executive Vice President for Brands & Consumer Markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 1 April 2022 after 37 years with the company. Stephen will continue to contribute to De Beers as a strategic advisor and will continue to serve in his role as Chairman of...

De Beers Forevermark, one of the most trusted diamond brands, is upbeat about the demand for diamonds in South India in 2022. 'The brand had already witnessed a huge response last year and is expecting to grow in double digits this year too given the pent-up demand. The brand continues to grow in South India, the largest market for...

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organisations in the world and a global leader in diamond and jewellery certification, announced today that Jonathan Tack will join the organisation as Executive Vice President of Business Development. "I am thrilled to welcome Jonathan Tack to GSI," says Debbie Azar, President, and Co-Founder of GSI. “Our team is made up of...

BVC Logistics has been appointed as the Official Logistics Partner for the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature 2022. BVC Logistics, as the official logistics partner for this edition, will provide secure transportation and vaulting services for over 1000 exhibitors. BVC has created solutions for secure logistics from the venue during the exhibition and overnight vaulting solutions for exhibitors...

Sixteen of the world’s finest jewellery brands will exhibit at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva from 30th March – 5th April 2022, as Haute Jewels Geneva returns bigger and better, promising to be a glorious celebration of fine jewels.  The leading brands in attendance include: Yoko London | Roberto Coin | Sutra | Crivelli | Bayco | Etho Maria |...

De Beers announces a new global campaign centred on commitments to ourselves, to one another, and the wider world. It marks a fresh, purpose-led brand strategy and a new chapter in the company’s 133 year-long history. The statement ‘I do.’ is one of the most significant and time-honoured expressions of intent. Deeply emotional and instantly life-changing, it is an eternal...

BVC Logistics, the market leader in Secure Logistics of precious cargo for the past over 60 years, has expanded its Fulfillment Centre business with the launch of a state-of-the-art Service Unit within SEEPZ-SEZ in Mumbai. This BVC Service Unit offers trade vaulting and related logistics services for overseas bullion suppliers who supply gold and silver to the jewellery manufacturing...

Gemological Science International (GSI), the leading gemological organization for major U.S. jewellery retailers, announced today the official launch of its new Assurance by GSI™ – a multi-faceted solution that offers various services for retailers. The new initiative includes an e-commerce fulfillment program and drop-ship service to consumers, as well as quality control for all new merchandise. Effective immediately, the...