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  A Devotional Tribute in Polki for Ganesh Chaturthi    With the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi ushering in devotion, festivity, and grandeur, Dassani Brothers, India’s finest designer jewellery brand, proudly unveils its special festive collection, Sumukha. Named after Lord Ganesha’s auspicious epithet meaning; the one with a beautiful face, the collection is a heartfelt ode to tradition, divinity, and exquisite craftsmanship.  Sumukha, brings together the timeless allure of Polki and Jadau jewelry, deeply rooted in Indian heritage and celebrated for their royal appeal. Each creation in the collection blends devotional symbolism with contemporary elegance, designed to resonate with the reverence and joy of Ganesh Chaturthi.    Speaking about the launch, Sumit Dassani, Partner at Dassani Brothers, said - “Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that epitomizes auspicious beginnings and cultural pride. With ‘Sumukha’, we wanted to create not just jewelry, but heirlo...

  Initiatives details Marketing & Education report   With fewer than 10 weeks to go to the opening of the 2025 CIBJO Congress in Paris, France, on October 27, 2025, the first of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Marketing and Education Commission, headed by Jonathan Kendall, it provides details about two large-scale educational initiatives currently being undertaken on behalf of the greater jewellery industry.  The first is the CIBJO Academy, which was established in 2023 as the central pillar of a programme to educate both the jewellery industry and its consuming public about the standards, operating principles and terminology that has been developed over the years by CIBJO’s commissions and expert committees.    Led by CIBJO Vice President Kenneth Scarratt, who serves as its dean, it is charged with the preparation and delivery of educational programmes and materials for both jewellery professionals and the cons...

  Supporting enhanced confidence in De Beers-sourced diamonds    Progress on Climate, Livelihoods and Nature pillars, coupled with scaling of blockchain-powered Tracr platform, underpins new consumer propositions.    De Beers Group published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting significant progress across its key focus areas of climate, livelihoods, nature and provenance. These areas were identified as the priorities for De Beers Group’s sustainability work as part of a mid-term review of the Group’s Building Forever sustainability framework initiated last year.    During the course of 2024, De Beers Group made meaningful progress in areas including emissions, safety and conservation. In addition, the business has substantially advanced its work on diamond provenance and traceability, with the blockchain-backed Tracr platform enhancing its effectiveness and scale.    With regards to its focus on climate, De Beers Group has reduced its...

  Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), recognized as the world’s largest diamond exchange, commemorated Krishna Janmashtami on August 16 with joyful enthusiasm and a heartwarming blend of tradition and camaraderie. This memorable occasion seamlessly intertwined festive spirit with uplifting team-building, creating an atmosphere brimming with energy and connection.    In a gesture of deep appreciation, BDB dedicated this vibrant celebration to its exceptional security and housekeeping staff, whose unwavering commitment ensures the complex’s security and harmony. Acknowledging the demanding nature of their roles, BDB sought to infuse the workplace with joy, gratitude, and collective pride by orchestrating an exhilarating Dahi  Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), recognized as the world’s largest diamond exchange, commemorated Krishna Janmashtami on August 16 with joyful enthusiasm and a heartwarming blend of tradition and camaraderie. This memorable occasion seamlessly intertwine...

  New Era in Global Diamond Industry: WFDB   WFDB-President, Yoram Dvash said, I was honored to attend the 30th anniversary celebration of the Catoca mine earlier this month, an event that coincided with the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence. It was a powerful reminder of the central role African countries play in the global diamond industry—and of their growing determination to take an even larger role in shaping its future.   This sentiment was echoed when we hosted the newly elected President of Botswana, Duma Boka, along with the Ministers of Mining of Botswana, Bogolo Kenewendo, and Angola, Diamantino Azevedo, at the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Presidents’ Meeting in June. The message they brought was loud and clear: Africa’s leading producers are committed to being active participants in the international diamond community.   Both Angola and Botswana have taken concrete steps to underline their intentions by expressing their d...

  The gold jewellery market gears up for the festive at latch!    Kavita Chacko, Research Head, India-World Gold Council [WGC] gaze the festive sentiment in India. She said, Signs of demand revival are emerging as the gold jewellery market gears up for the upcoming festive and wedding season (from early August to year-end). Anecdotal reports from industry stakeholders suggest a positive outlook. This optimism was evident at the recent India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), the country’s largest jewellery trade fair. [Reader’s Note: IIJS is the 2 nd largest global gem & jewellery show.]    As per anecdotal reports from the event, many manufacturers reported stronger-than-expected buying interest and a noticeable pickup in orders from both large chain stores and independent retailers. Retailers who had been cautious about their inventories in recent months due to lacklustre demand reported active restocking in anticipation of improved festive sales. And g...

  The ICA would not have continued to thrive over the testing times   The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Directors, led by President, Damien Cody, and was installed at the Board of Directors meeting at the ICA Congress, held in Brasilia, Brazil. “A genuine welcome to our incoming Board members” says Cody, “and a most sincere thank you to those Directors who have contributed so much to our success over the last several years and are now stepping down.”    Joining Cody are new Directors; Lucas Amelung- USA; Ashoo Sinchawla- Thailand; Himas Isab- Sri Lanka; Katherine Kovacs- Australia; Manuela Soares-Brazil; Arun Jain-India; Captain Ramji Sharma-Japan; Saurabh Bansal- Germany & Dacques Nini – USA.    Newly elected ICA Directors serve an initial two-year term and are eligible for re-election to an additional four-year term. Coming off the Board of Directors after many years of dedicated ...