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Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest geological organisations in the world, has announced the opening of its newest laboratory in Jaipur, India. The Jaipur laboratory will offer all GSI’s core services. The new laboratory includes a dedicated division specialising in colored gemstone geographical origin and identification as Jaipur is the capital of the colored gemstone industry. The laboratory...

Adorning neckline and collar has been a penchant for women folks in India since time immemorial. Rajasthani Aad, north Indian Kanthi, and Hansuli, south style Kantaabhushanam, Bengali Chik, or Maharashtrian Chinchpeti are some of the collar necklaces testimony to this very fact.  But with the influence of European culture, the term choker with french origin became a common term for...

To help share knowledge and spread awareness about coloured gemstones, GIA India has organised the Knowledge Webinars ‘March Birthstone - Aquamarine’ and ‘The Big 3 – Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald’ for members of the Indian gem and jewellery trade in March. More than 90 participants attended these webinars to learn important information about coloured gemstones. On the topic, ‘March Birthstone -...

Eastern Uttar Pradesh’s most preferred Jewellery Chain, Aisshpra Gems & Jewels has launched its latest bridal campaign featuring the gorgeous, Mouni Roy. Spread across eight stores, the brand is known for trendsetting initiatives in their region and the summer bridal series with Mouni is one such initiative from them. The refreshing campaign showcases Mouni in a royal bride avatar, where...

The Diamond Store by Chandubhai has launched its ‘Wedding-Edit’ collection that is inspired by elements of Persian architecture in combination with Indian elements.  Natural elements like leaves, flowers, trees, and fruits have been aesthetically used. The diamonds in this collection vary from round to fancy shapes of pears, baguettes, and tapers set along with different stones of rubies, emeralds, tanzanite, etc.  The collection includes...

Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group, has introduced the Forevermark Icon™ collection, a celebration of the brand’s distinctive ‘icon’ motif, which has been intrinsic to its DNA since its inception.  Originally designed to represent the romance and brilliance of a star in the South African night sky, while also mirroring the outline of a diamond - two everlasting...

The magic, splendor, and grandeur of India can be felt in its festivals. Every region in India follows different culture and celebrates New Year's day at the time of harvesting crops. GudiPadwa in Maharashtra, Ugadi in South, Bihu in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, and Poila Boisakh in Bengal amongst many others that marks the start of the new season...

CaratLane – A Tanishq Partnership appointed Avnish Anand, Co-Founder at CaratLane as its Chief Operating Officer. An industry veteran, Avnish Anand brings in his 18+ years of experience and has been critical to the growth of CaratLane and the Omni-channel business in recent years. As COO, he will lead CaratLane’s new opportunities by growing the core business, Omni-channel strategy, and...

Mumbai-based International Institute of Gemology (IIG) has announced that it will hold its 27th Convocation Ceremony virtually. The annual event will be held in association with India Bullion & Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA). The IIG Convocation Ceremony will be held on 10th April 2021, Saturday 2 pm onwards at IBJA, Zaveri Bazar. We share our special thanks to the Chief...

Forevermark diamonds shined via virtual telecast at the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards on SAG award winner Viola Davis and presenter Cynthia Erivo.  Cynthia Erivo dazzled wearing the recently debuted Forevermark Avaanti™ Collection at the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Inspired by the Italian word for “forward,” the collection represents a sense of possibility, inspiring the wearer to realise their...