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Look for alliances beyond the sector Ali Pastorini, Co-owner Del Lima Jewelry brand and President of Mubri - Mujeres Brillantes International Association expressed amid lockdown. Being a Market Consultant with expertise in Latin America region she said about resumption and change in business landscape to Nayan Jani. In the context of doing business & resumption in post Covid-19, Ali said, I have no doubt, things are already changing. It is no longer a discussion about whether it will change, but how we will adapt to this new reality. I, personally, with my jewelry brand have already changed some attitudes and behavior to adapt this new reality in the most effective way, both from the B2B and B2C point of view. Being a market expert she also focused upon buyer’s attitude & buying habits. Ali Pastorini said the way we are communicating and consequently selling has to be more dynamic and global. That consumer who had a certain resistance to buying online or even ...

China to demand 3429 mn oz Palladium by 2022 According to Michael Jones, president and CEO of Platinum Group Metals (PGM), Palladium prices have fallen sharply from last month’s record highs, but the metal’s long-term potential will continue to drive prices higher for years, amid an economic downturn. He said in a release that his company continues to move forward with the development of its South African Waterberg PGM project as he sees further growth potential for palladium. Jone's comments come as palladium prices have fallen nearly 13% from March's historic highs. June palladium futures last traded at $1,376.30 an ounce. In particular, Jones said that demand for palladium will remain strong even if auto sales in the U.S. and China continue to slow. He explained that automakers have to add more of the precious metal to catalytic converters to meet tighter emission standards. “Even if global auto sales cool, [amount of palladium] per car is going up drama...

Celebrate Akshay Tritiya with exciting Offers & discounts at Senco Gold & Diamonds Offer is on & to   run up to May 10 Senco Gold & Diamonds, the one of the largest jewellery retail chains of India and headquartered in Kolkata, announced the commencement of ‘Bangle Utsav 2019’ with more than 5000 exquisite designs to choose from for people. Apart from this, Senco Gold & Diamonds also unveiled exciting offers and discounts on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya.   The prices of jewellery start from Rs 7000/- and making charges range from 8% to 20%. Mr. Suvankar Sen, Executive Director, Senco Gold & Diamonds, said: “Bangle Utsav for us is a celebration of womanhood. It’s a tribute to the Indian women of today who straddle multiple roles and play a critical role in shaping our society. Our endeavor is to adorn their beautiful hands with beautiful bangles since these are the hands that pamper, indulge, decide and believe.” T...

It’s spring, time to show off your cultured diamonds! Ahh… smell those cherry blossoms bloom, the leaves turning from brown to green, hang up that jacket and wear something outside that breathes-for the first time in months! That’s right, it’s spring, time to show off your cultured diamonds! Our amazing planet Earth features so many different regional weather conditions, that it’s entirely possible you might live somewhere in which spring is your only short reprieve of fabulous weather. So what better way to celebrate than by picking up a lab grown diamonds piece from the Lark & Berry collection? Celebrate with manmade diamonds most designed to evoke nature and its natural charms… Are you thinking of the same Lark & Berry created diamonds suite we’re thinking of? If you’re picturing flora, then the answer is yes! The flora suite features some of our most luxurious, world class cultured diamonds. Wearing a flora piece in Spring is perfect, since you’re lik...

It’s Always Happy Hours Themed celebration until  7th May 33 years ago, Anmol began its journey of iconic designs and innovation.   Since then, under the leadership of Mr. Ishu Datwani, Anmol has carved an ‘Era of Design’, emerging as the High Jeweller of the 21st Century. A celebration of this journey, Anmol unfolds an eclectic edition of cocktail jewellery with ‘Anmol’s Club 33’ collection. A splendid composition of vivacious contemporary designs and artistic forms, ‘Anmol’s Club 33’ collection captures the brand’s passion and commitment to excellence in design and craftsmanship. The collection displays finely crafted necklaces, exquisite cocktail rings, classy earrings and statement cuffs. As a celebration of 33 vibrant years of Anmol, the collections brings precious coloured gem stones, briolettes, pearls and clusters of sparkling diamonds that create a perfect symphony of unparalleled rarity and perfection. The collection is crafted in 18k white gold, ros...

With National Geographic a partnership of vital Supporting African communities and conservation Gemfields, the world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, is partnering with National Geographic to lift the veil on vital projects supported by Gemfields in Africa, benefitting both communities and conservation. Gemfields’ gemstone mining operations in both Zambia and Mozambique provide a significant benefit to these African countries, not only through a substantial source of taxation to the national economy, but in additional projects chosen for the difference they make in protecting Africa’s rich biodiversity and promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities. Gemfields operates the Kagem emerald mine in Lufwanyama in partnership with the Zambian government, which owns 25 percent. The two short films created through the collaboration, follow National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Shannon Wild as she explores the communitie...

Authorities’ releases seized Jewellery at Coimbatore With the code of conduct in place, the jewellery sector in India has become one of the soft targets of the law enforcement agencies. Despite having all the necessary documents and papers, seizure and daily obstacles in the movement of jewellery has become a new norm in the jewellery business across the country. In one such incident, the local administrative authorities at Coimbatore seized close to 149 kg of gold recently citing breach of Code of Conduct during General Elections.   However after a fruitful and constructive deliberation with Election Commission of India by All India Gem And Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) - The Nodal Agency of the Jewellery Sector, the seized jewellery was released as per the instruction of Election Commissioner of India Shri. Sushil Chandra. On Tuesday, A delegation of GJC under the leadership of Mr. Anantha Padmanaban had met Shri. Sushil Chandra, Election Commissioner...

Classic motifs yet Contemporary layouts Available now & up to 12th May 2019! The heritage jewellery house, PNG Jewellers revisits its 187 years old rich legacy by launching their newest ‘Katha Collection’. 'Katha – Jewellery from the golden era'. The collection represents the age old traditional techniques and soulful craftsmanship of jewellery making by artisans. This jewellery collection is a tiny effort of bringing back those classic motifs and designs in contemporary layouts for today’s customer. Established in 1832, PNG Jewellers has evolved in all respects to provide personalized and quality service to their loyal customers. The ethereal collection brings to life iconic designs using more than a century old techniques known as repoussé and chasing.   These jewellery designs signify the flawless integration of traditional and new age jewellery, blending effortlessly with the elements of design and innovation. Inspired by more than 100 years of...

No way to close the US-Mexico border Without inflicting serious damage to US economy The National Retail Federation (NRF) sent a letter to Trump administration officials expressing concerns over ongoing threats to close the United States-Mexico border and outlining how a closure would hurt U.S. retailers, workers and consumers. “We share the administration’s goal of fixing the nation’s broken immigration system and enhancing border security,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “However, there is no way to close the U.S-Mexico border without inflicting serious damage to the American economy.” U.S. trade with Mexico exceeds $1.7 billion each day. American retailers and consumers rely on Mexico for many products. “Closing the border for any length of time would result in significant supply chain disruptions for U.S. retailers,” Shay said.  “These disruptions would reverberate throughout the supply chain, impacting everyone from truckers to warehouse work...

Ukraine to lower taxes on GJ India The 4th Meeting of India-Ukraine Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation (IU-WGTEC), under the India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, Industrial and Cultural Cooperation was held today in New Delhi. Indian delegation was led by Bidyut Behari Swain, Additional Secretary, Foreign Trade (CIS), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Ukrainian Side was led by Mr. Oleksiy Rozhkov, Director of Directorate for International Trade and Economic Cooperation and European Integration of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine. A protocol was signed at the end of the meeting. The protocol deals with review of trade, cooperation in the field of small and medium entrepreneurship, cooperation in the field of technical regulation (standardization, metrology, certification & conformity assessment), public-private partnership (PPP) a...

WDC will help create conditions in which Sub-Saharan Africa's artisanal diamond KP to enable CAR to sell artisanally-mined Expanding the scope of the Kimberley Process to include issues related to human rights and labor relations, as is being advocated by the World Diamond Council (WDC), will help create conditions in which Sub-Saharan Africa's artisanal diamond miners can meet their economic potential, and so support the development of their countries' economies, Marie-Chantal Kaninda, Executive Director of WDC, has told the 6th Forum of the Africa-Belgium Business Week, meeting yesterday in the Belgian town of Genval. Ms. Kaninda was delivering the opening address in her capacity as Honorary President of the forum, which is organized by Africa Rise, a Belgian organization that promotes Africa's economic and social emergence through contacts between its entrepreneurs and their counterparts from other parts the world. The guests of honor at the forum ...

FTC Warns LGD Manufacturers, DPA welcomes! The DPA welcomes the FTC’s warning to synthetic diamond manufacturers (LGD) against misleading consumers with their marketing tactics. This warning is an important step toward transparency and consumer protection. It is now crystal clear that synthetic diamond manufacturers cannot use the word diamond without qualifying it with an unambiguous descriptor about the manufactured origin immediately before the word diamond.  It is also clear that the FTC will not tolerate unsubstantiated claims about the environmental impact of synthetic diamonds that violate the FTC’s Green Guides. This FTC clarification comes after several months of DPA expressing serious concerns about the deceptive marketing practices by synthetic diamond manufacturers, especially as the market value gap between natural diamonds and synthetic diamonds keeps growing.  We are hopeful that it will create more discipline and transparency in the...