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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 ...

The 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection Tender is being showcased with bids closing on 9 October 2019 Rio Tinto has unveiled its annual showcase of the world’s rarest pink and red diamonds in an exclusive preview at the Argyle mine site in the east Kimberley region of Western Australia. The 64-diamond collection, including three Fancy Red diamonds and weighing 56.28 carats in total, make up the 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender. Rio Tinto Copper & Diamonds chief executive Arnaud Soirat said “I am delighted to be at the Argyle mine for this exclusive world preview. These diamonds, each a natural treasure, are a testament to the enormous range and depth of offering from the Argyle ore body, nearly four decades from when production commenced. Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine is the first and only ongoing source of rare pink diamonds in history. With the lifecycle of this extraordinary mine approaching its end, we have seen, and continue to see, unstoppable dem...

Launches exclusive boutique store with Kirtilals Rashi Khanna Adorned with beautiful Forevermark Jewellery Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, opens its exclusive boutique in Hyderabad for the first time ever. Housed at Forum Sujana Mall in Hyderabad, The Forevermark Boutique is the first such store in the city, which will exclusively carry Forevermark diamonds in a wide variety of elegant jewellery and loose diamonds. Forevermark diamonds are the world’s most carefully selected diamonds, while Kirtilals are the leader in the jewellery industry, known for their intricate perfection through their legacy of trust, quality and integrity. The synergy of these two brands has brought about an ideal collaboration over the past few years to offer hallmark diamond jewellery with the assurance of having the most beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced diamonds. Gracing the occasion was the talented actor Rashi Khanna. Adorned with beautiful Forever...

Showcases exquisite Gemstone studded collections P. Mangatram Jewelers, a leading name in the world of gemstone studded jewelry, showcased its collection for the first time in the United States at JCK Las Vegas 2019 & reporting too late. The mega event which was held at the Indian pavilion witnessed a fascinating display of jewelry pieces exclusively crafted for the US market. P. Mangatram Jewelers exhibited the great Indian Jewelry which included the specialized jewelry collection –Deccani, which represents the royal culture and taste of the Nizam’s of Hyderabad as well as the surrounding deccan plateau region of India in precious gemstones, uncut diamonds collection and also an exquisite traditional collection in plain gold. The classic Gutta-Pusalu, a piece of heritage jewelry embellished in rubies and emeralds was a runaway hit among the Indian population. The plain gold jewelry of Nakshi and Temple along with the Indo-Italian lightweight collection was wid...

Teal colour meenakari offer Fifty shades of Blue RK Jewellers   Ultimate jewellery destination of luxury diamonds & gold ‘RK Jewellers South Extension 2’ presents ‘Celestial Affairs’ - it is latest captivating assortment in vibrant hues of blues captures the power of loyalty, wisdom and strength. Each piece in fascinating design has been divinely crafted to reflect the essence of the authenticity of Indian tradition. Blue being the colour of trust and freedom, the collection brings together the best of different worlds of blue to showcase enticing range to have one and all in awe! The collection comprises of teal colour bangle in meenakari, maharani ring in midnight blue, artistic peacock drop earrings and many more to exuberate the beauty of Indian designs. Crafted in 18 K white and yellow gold and adorned with precious blue gemstones & white pearl, the collection takes you to the era of 90’s. Mr. Rohan Sharma, Managing Director, RK Jewellers Sou...

Increasingly turn to Handcrafted gem-set Thai jewelry Thailand’s Showcase at JCK Las Vegas highlighted handcrafted silver and custom cut gem-set jewelry that is becoming increasingly sought-after in the U.S. market is being learned in the late received report. Thailand, with the support of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), presented a pavilion at JCK Las Vegas, showing off the best of handcrafted Thai jewelry, notably custom cut gemstones. Many of Thailand’s leading jewelry suppliers will exhibit at the 64th edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair, which will take place from September 10-14, 2019, celebrating the theme “Thailand's Magic Hands: The Spirit of Jewelry Making” Kwanapa Phivnil, Executive Director of Thai Trade Center, Los Angeles reveals that US market looks for jewelry that is outstanding both in quality and uniqueness and jewelry from Thailand can meet this expectation. “As we can see from the Thailand Pavilion at JC...

Ghaghoo diamond mine The primary asset in Botswana Gem Diamonds Limited has entered into a binding agreement with Pro Civil (Pty) Ltd for the sale of 100% of the share capital of Gem Diamonds Botswana Proprietary Limited (GDB). Pro Civil is a company registered in Botswana. GDB's primary asset is the Ghaghoo diamond mine in Botswana which has been on care and maintenance since March 2017, and which is wholly owned by GDB.    GDB reported for the period ended 31 December 2018, loss before tax of BPW 49.5 million (US$ 4.9 million) and, as at the same date, had gross assets of BWP 42.3 million (US$ 3.9 million). Under the share sale agreement, Pro Civil will make a once-off upfront payment of US$5.4m for the share capital of GDB.   Gem Diamonds will use the sale proceeds for general corporate purposes.   In addition, Pro Civil will assume the environmental liability currently associated with GDB.          ...

Good exchange and ideas To forge the way forward for KP KP Plenary Session scheduled To be held Delhi in November 2019 India, as the KP Chair for 2019, successfully hosted the KP Intersessional meeting in Mumbai. The meeting which started on 17thJune concluded today, 21st June 2019. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) Intersessional Meeting 2019 is an annual mid-year event of KPCS – a tri-partite mechanism that unites participating governments, diamond industry and civil society. KPCS is an international mechanism mandated by UN to reduce the flow of conflict diamonds which were being used to finance wars against legitimate governments. Mr. Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi, KP Chair and Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) hosted and addressed over 200KP delegates from 82 countries including the US, Russian Federation, European Union, Canada, China, Israel, Australia, UAE, and several producing countries from Africa– Sierra Leone, DR Congo, Angola, ...

KP Intersessional Meeting 2019 Scheduled to be held in Mumbai To run through 17th to 21st June, 2019  The Intersessional meeting of Kimberley Process (KP) is being hosted by India from 17th to 21st June, 2019 in Mumbai. Besides meetings of different Working Groups and Committees of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), two special forums regarding Diamond Terminology and Artisanal Mining – Small Steps to Larger Outcomes, will be held during the Intersessional. Around 300 delegates from the Government of India and other participating countries, industry and civil society will be attending the five-day Meeting. India and the KPCS: India is one of the founder members of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and is the Chair of Kimberley Process for the year 2019 with Russian Federation as Vice Chair. India had earlier chaired KPCS in the year 2008. Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi, Director General, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, has been designated as ...

Countrywide Survey is flying to end! The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Minerals Agency (NMA) informs that Xcalibur Airborne Geophysics (XAG), the company contracted to undertake the countrywide airborne geophysical survey, has successfully surveyed and collected data of over 75% of the country. The Company has flown a total of 411,548.5-line km, with an outstanding 135,994.5-line km. We further wish to inform the Public that due to the advent of the rains, which distort radiometric survey readings and affects pilot and aircraft safety, the airborne survey, has been suspended and will recommence in October 2019 for completion of the remaining 25% of the survey. Government, with support from the World Bank, is undertaking the countrywide airborne geophysical survey to collect reliable geophysical data that will help to determine the mineral potential of the country. The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the NMA take this opportunity t...

Over 450 brands offer their exclusive Range of Jewellery at the three-day B2B Fair Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair Showcases Splendid Collection Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair (HJF 2018), India’s premium B2B jewellery trade show, commenced its 12th edition today at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Novotel, Hyderabad. Chief Guest Shri. T. Padma Rao Goud, Deputy Speaker, Telangana; Mr. Mahendra Tayal, President, Hitech City Jewellers Manufacturers Association; Mr. Mukesh Agarwal, Convener, Hitech City Jewellers Manufacturers Association;   Mr.Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India and Mr. Abhijit Mukherjee, Group Director, UBM India inaugurated the fair in the presence of other dignitaries from the jewellery trade. Organised by UBM India, over the years the Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair has been a great platform for the Indian jewellery market, giving an excellent opportunity for the industry players to ...