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Thanjavur collection at LFW X FDCI

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Reliance Jewels previewed, Taapsee captivated  Reliance Jewels, one of India’s leading Jewellery brands, brought Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur region’s rich heritage to life with the preview of their Akshaya Tritiya Collection, Thanjavur, exclusively at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI and in collaboration with renowned designer Monisha Jaising.  The showcase featured Monisha Jaising's signature styles of ‘Luxury pret' and Couture, which were beautifully complemented by the opulence of intricately handcrafted fine jewellery by Reliance Jewels at Mumbai. Inspired by a tropical island wedding, Monisha’s showcase promises to take the audience on a journey through tropical sunsets, wedding wows, imagination, and reflection, where resort wear meets jewels and couture effortlessly. The collection featured a range of designs that seamlessly blend couture and jewellery, creating a perfect fusion of elegance and luxury. The newest design by Reliance Jewels, Thanjavur was unveiled on

India gear up to celebrate Gudi Padwa!

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Welcome with the timeless metal, Platinum   As Maharashtra and some key Western states of India gear up to celebrate Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. This joyous occasion not only marks the start of a new year but also the beginning of the harvest season.   And what better way to welcome prosperity than with the timeless and resilient metal of Platinum? Born from the stars, Platinum maintains its form and white sheen through the passage of time, making it an ideal choice for an occasion as auspicious as Gudi Padwa. Its inherent strength and durability ensure a strong hold on precious stones, making it an ideal purchase. With 95% purity, Platinum truly deserves to be the metal of choice for this joyous occasion.   Commenting on this auspicious occasion, Vaishali Banerjee, Managing Director-Platinum Guild International-India said, “Celebrated as the Hindu New Year in Maharashtra, Gudi Padwa is a time to usher in prosperit

Celebrating Gudi Padwa even at high gold price!

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Gold price support over Rs 61K per 10 grammes   Right now our auspicious festive Gudi Padva, is just at latch and gold price trend is on rock! At the occasion Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India at World Gold Council (WGC) said, “This year Gudi Padwa is being celebrated even as gold prices are headed for historic highs in the domestic market.    As economic growth influences demand significantly and this gets reflected in gold purchases on such auspicious days, demand is poised for good growth in 2023. Price pressures could keep rural demand subdued. Urban buying and digital gold accumulations which permit flexible low-ticket sizes could be emerging stories during this festive season.”  In general WGC is not focussing much on gold price trend and gold price outlook. In the perspective Colin Shah, MD, Kama Jewelry expressed as an expert on gold prices hitting Rs 60,000/10gm level.  He said, “Gold prices have risen almost 7-8% in the past month.    The rally in the yellow metal is p

UN World Water Conference 2023!

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Accreditation to Dholakia Foundation to participate Dholakia Foundation, philanthropic arm of Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., has been granted special accreditation to participate in the UN World Water Conference 2023. With a focus on supporting society and preserving the environment through charitable and conservation activities, it is one of only 29 Organisations in India out of 728 Organisations globally to receive this accreditation. Dholakia Foundation has made significant contributions to the environment, including creating 111 lakes in drought-prone regions in India, planting 2.5 million trees, and promoting the protection of Mother Earth. These achievements directly support several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG13 (climate action), SDG14 (life below water), and SDG15 (life on land). "Savji Dholakia, Chairman and Founder of Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., has announced plans to create 75 new lakes, with the groundbreak

NDC to launch new education program

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Program on naturaldiamonds.com from April 3!   The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) releases the results of a new study by CXG, a leader in the luxury consumer insights space, verifying that natural diamond education at the retail point of sale is critical to sales conversion. Findings proved that 93% of customers were more inclined to make a purchase of natural diamond jewelry when they felt sufficiently educated on natural diamonds by a sales advisor.   As the study presents, there is significant opportunity for deeper education on natural diamonds at the retail points of sale. The NDC will unveil a new Education Partner Program next month offering educational tools for retailers and sales professionals to foster natural diamond knowledge leading to increased sales.   The study was conducted across national, regional, and exclusive retailers to uncover how natural diamonds are presented in retail settings when shopping for a diamond engagement ring. A total of 116 store evaluations were

IIJS Tritiya 2023 debuts with over 1500 stalls!

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Dr Murugesh inaugurates the show to run during 17th to 20th March India’s apex body, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents India International Jewellery Show - IIJS Tritiya – in Southern India at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 17th to 20th March 2023 – a month prior to Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious gold jewellery-buying festival. IIJS Tritiya follows the stupendous success of IIJS Premiere - Bengaluru 2021, which revealed the latent potential of Southern region.  The inauguration of IIJS Tritiya 2023 was graced by Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka (Chief Guest); and T. S. Kalyanaraman, Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers (Guest of Honour); along with Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; R. Arulanandan, Director of the Department of Commerce; Suresh Kumar Ganna, President, Jewellers Association Bengaluru; Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhi

Notice the real star of the show..!

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Platinum jewelry, the best supporting!   Platinum Guild International (PGI) highlighted the platinum metal & said, did you catch the 95th Academy Awards? Hollywood's elite were fabulously dressed, but we couldn't help but notice the real star of the show… platinum jewelry!   From statement necklaces to drop earrings, platinum proved to be the metal of choice for celebs as they celebrated their achievements on the famous red (ahem, champagne) carpet. And why wouldn't they? Platinum's natural white color enhances the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones, while also keeping them very secure. It's no surprise then, that it's the go-to choice for luxury jewelers.  High jewelers like Tiffany & Co, Kwiat, Fred Leighton, and Harry Winston styled a plethora of A-list celebrities in platinum for the big night. Scroll to see your favorite celebs dazzling in platinum! At the 95th Academy Awards.   Three celebrities that spotted with platinum & Tiffan