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Hainan: Marketing strategies adopted during the mass launch of laboratory-grown diamond jewellery have had a negative impact on consumer confidence in jewellery in general, the results of which are being seen today, Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), told the opening session of the 2024 Global Gems and Jewellery Development Conference, in Hainan, China, on December 19, 2024. “The items we sell do not necessarily have inherent value – such is the nature of luxury products,” Dr.
Industry Infighting Has Hurt Consumer Confidence in Jewellery
Hainan: Marketing strategies adopted during the mass launch of laboratory-grown diamond jewellery have had a negative impact on consumer confidence in jewellery in general, the results of which are being seen today, Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), told the opening session of the 2024 Global Gems and Jewellery Development Conference, in Hainan, China, on December 19, 2024. “The items we sell do not necessarily have inherent value – such is the nature of luxury products,” Dr.
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GJEPC Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Grand Style
Mumbai: india’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has completed 60 years of its inception. It was a full house at Innov8 Launchpad, Hall No. 1, IIJS Premiere 2025, on 4th Aug. The occasion was graced by all former Chairmen and esteemed veteran members of the Council, making it a truly memorable gathering. The event concluded with an employee
40 Under 40: Honouring the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recognized 40 of the most promising young professionals under the age of 40 through its prestigious ‘Forty Under 40’ initiative at the IIJS Premiere 2025. This forward-looking recognition celebrates the dynamic new wave of leadership driving the future of India’s gem and jewellery industry. Launched to promote Ease of Doing Business
G2J Exclusive: IIJS Clearly Elevated Its Status
Mumbai: The 41st edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2025, which concluded on 4th August, has generated business worth Rs. 70,000 crore, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). “IIJS continues to grow each year in both scale and impact. This year’s edition is poised to generate Rs. 70,000 crore in business, underscoring India’s
GJSCI and YGROO Launch P.R.E.C.I.O.U.S.
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Sector Skill Council of India (GJSCI), in partnership with YGROO (A Social Enterprise) recentky announced the launch of P.R.E.C.I.O.U.S. Insights for Retail Gems & Jewellery – a pioneering 60-minute, in-store masterclass that brings micro-learning directly to the shop floor. Key Highlights: • First-of-Its-Kind In-Store Masterclass – A compact, high-impact session delivered on-site in just one
De Beers Probe into Data Leak is Nearing End
Gaborone: DE BEERS Consolidated Mines (DBCM) is close to completing a probe into the leak of sensitive data about its pricing of rough diamonds and details of sales to South African clients, company CEO Philip Barton has said. There was a leak of the De Beers price book, which contains diamond valuation data and customer details and invoices in South
Israeli Firms Offered Aid to Open Up in India
Tel Aviv: If you are an Israeli diamond company that has been considering opening up branches in one of both of the two most populous countries in the world, the conditions for you doing so have just ripened, according to the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). The Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce announced that Israel’s Economy Ministry is willing to partially fund
Rio Tinto’s Skill Development Plan at Bunder
Bhopal: Rio Tinto’s Bunder project has announced a unique driver training programme as part of a skills development plan for its diamond project in Madhya Pradesh. A special driver training program focusing on light vehicles has commenced with more than half the existing Bunder workforce eligible to apply. The programme, comprising theory and practical training, is being undertaken in partnership
Japan’s First Lady Visits Rio Tinto’s Pink Diamonds
Perth: Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle pink diamonds were part of the inaugural visit to Western Australia by Japan’s First Lady Mrs. Akie Abe at the invitation of the Western Australian Government. The 2014 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection, comprising around 50 of the rarest and most valuable pink diamonds in the world, were showcased in an exclusive preview for Mrs.
