Diamond is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026

Mumbai: De Beers Group, a global leader in the natural diamond industry with a legacy spanning over a century, is launching A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026, a visual retrospective celebrating its pioneering role in shaping the world of natural diamonds. The book traces how, beginning in the 1930s, the brand reimagined natural diamonds from discreet treasures of the elite into aspirational symbols of love, commitment, and personal achievement, cementing their place as enduring masterpieces of

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Diamond is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026

Mumbai: De Beers Group, a global leader in the natural diamond industry with a legacy spanning over a century, is launching A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026, a visual retrospective celebrating its pioneering role in shaping the world of natural diamonds. The book traces how, beginning in the 1930s, the brand reimagined natural diamonds from discreet treasures of the elite into aspirational symbols of love, commitment, and personal achievement, cementing their place as enduring masterpieces of

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Assocham Demands to Postpone GST Implementation

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Foundation Stone Laid for G&J Institute in Udupi

Udupi: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), apex gem & jewellery trade body in India, laid the Foundation Stone for a premier Gem & Jewellery Training Institute today in Udupi. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) is being set up in association with National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. This training centre shall be amongst the series

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Foundation Stone Laid for G&J Institute in Udupi

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