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GJEPC kickstarted the IGJS 2022

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IGJS 2022: Reaffirming India’s position as jeweller to the world! 200 leading exhibitors will showcase their finest gems and jewellery to 600+ International buyers from 48 countries! The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully kickstarted the IGJS 2022 in India’s colored gemstone capital, Jaipur today. It is the first ever gem and jewellery physical event hosted exclusively for international buyers in India to increase exports and to exemplify India’s strong hold on the G&J industry. India plays a prominent role in the global gem and jewellery industry with exports of nearly USD 40 billion annually. Top markets are the USA accounting for 37% of India’s G&J exports, Hong Kong (24%), UAE (14.5%), Belgium (5%) and Israel (4%).  The show was graced with the presence of R. Arulanandan, Director, Department of Commerce, Govt. of India;  Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Dilip Shah, Convener, International National Exhibitions, GJEPC; Nirmal Bardiya, Regional Chai

Purvii Asher, everyday haute jewelry!

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One-stop-shop for traditional and spunky eclectic styles! Purvii Asher’s jewelry is synonymous with style, elegance, and simplicity. Every piece is unique to its design, with each piece having its own story to tell. Purvii’s deep love for metal and stone found a way into Jewelry design and in 2006, she decided to bring her art to life. The Mumbai-based designer’s entire collection is a keeper. Handcrafted by experienced artisans every item gracefully fits and accentuates any look one adorns.  Purvii Asher’s designs are for every woman who likes it chic yet occasionally delving into the pool of classic beauty. Her designs are mostly on 100% gold and silver, studded with precious gems and jewels.  Each piece is made to order and the designer likes to keep each piece exclusive from the other.  Another key offering under the brand, apart from creating new pieces, is regaining and refurbishing old jewelry. A beautifully broken piece is mended and weaved together to create a masterpiece.   T

Entice launches Collection for Mother's Day

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Entice by KGK launches Jewellery Light-weight Diamond Collection for Mother's Day   With Mother's Day around the corner, Entice by KGK, 1905 has launched a lightweight diamond jewellery collection for Mother's Day.  Keeping in mind the subtle and simple look, Entice by KGK has unveiled the new lightweight diamond collection range for this beautiful occasion. The collection has been designed with the aim to create beautiful pieces for mothers who want to wear quality jewellery on a regular basis.    The new collection includes neckpieces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. This collection works well for various occasions like daily wear, office meetings, evenings get together, etc and is not limited to one single event. The design of the pieces is modern and classic, crafted beautifully keeping in mind the upcoming jewellery trends.  

Every child’s first Icon-MOM

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Gift the De Beers Forevermark Icon Collection to mark that special moment   A mother and her child’s bond is precious, timeless, forever as symbolic as a diamond. A mother instinctively knows what her child needs: inspiration, courage, resilience, encouragement and bundles of love! This Mother’s Day, present the De Beers Forevermark Icon Collection crafted with genuine and natural diamonds to your mom, as a reminder to all that she is. The classic yet contemporary design is crafted to complement this era’s modern on-the-go moms who lead by example. Representing the brilliance of the stars in the night sky, the Forevermark Icon collection is perfect for those seeking to capture a significant moment.    Crafted to maximise the radiance of the beautiful, rare diamond at its heart, the selection of rings, earrings, bangles and pendants available in plain gold or with the added allure of pavĂ©-set diamonds. A reminder to your mother to always embrace who she is, what she does and to celebr

Where reality and fantasy live as one!

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Marvelous Creations by Harry Winston   Imagine a magical world, where lightness is magnified by brilliance.  A world where the greatest wonders and elements join forces to bring unprecedented beauty to all it bestows.  A world where reality and fantasy live as one.  Welcome to the wonderful world of Winston. From deep within the earth to land, sea and sky, in Harry Winston’s world nature’s most magnificent creations mingle in an ecosystem full of luminosity and life. From deep within our planet’s core, some of nature’s most glorious treasures are unearthed. Precious gemstones of unmatched beauty are brought to life by the House’s team of experts through incredible techniques in artisanship and design.    On land, magnificent creatures mingle in a world of beauty and bliss. Extraordinary gemstones are expertly paired and arranged in symbolic designs that foreshadow the fascination that lies ahead.     An ethereal butterfly takes flight through a suite of jewels that glisten with subli

ICA mourns the passing of Andre Assaf

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Founding ICA member, dedicated to the global natural colored gemstone   Andre Assaf was born in Fez, Morocco in August of 1942. While completing his graduate studies at Hebrew University in Israel, he met his future wife, Malka, where the two would embark on an epic journey through life.   After spending a few years living in France and Switzerland, they were offered French teaching positions in the Ivory Coast, and later in Nairobi Kenya, where all three of their children were born. It was during this time that Andre was introduced to the local gemstone market, and he began buying and cutting stones.   In the coming decades, his name would become synonymous with fine tsavorite and other rare and exotic gems. His adventurous spirit carried him throughout the globe, in the process making multiple countries his home such as Israel, Canada, the United States, and Thailand.   "AndrĂ©'s passing is a great loss to our industry and to ICA," says Roland Naftule, one of the

Asanko sales 41,929 ounces of gold in Q1 2022

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An average AGM realized gold price of $1,846/oz Galiano Gold Inc reports first quarter (Q1) operating and financial results for the Company and the Asanko Gold Mine (AGM). Asanko Gold Mine Key Metrics (100% basis)are, Gold production of 42,343 ounces, in line with 2022 production guidance of 100,000- 120,000 ounces of gold. Total cash costs per ounce1 of $1,361 and all-in sustaining costs1 of $1,559/oz during the quarter, resulting in positive cash flows from operations of $3.9 million and AISC margin1 of $12.0 million. The AGM produced 42,343 ounces of gold during the quarter, as the processing plant achieved milling throughput of 1.5Mt of ore processed at a grade of 1.3g/t with metallurgical recovery averaging 69%. Sold 41,929 ounces of gold in Q1 2022 at an average realized gold price of $1,846/oz for total revenue of $77.5 million (including $0.1 million of by-product silver revenue), a decrease of $33.3 million from Q1 2021.  The decrease in revenue quarter-on-quarter was a functi