
Unearthing Challenges: Is KP ‘Dead’ or ‘Alive’?
(By Suresh Chotai): The Kimberley Process (KP), established in 2003, emerged as a beacon of hope to curb the trade

A Glimpse into the Dazzling Success of IIJS Premiere 2023
In the realm of fine jewellery and gemstones, the IIJS Premiere Show stands as an illustrious beacon of innovation, craftsmanship,

Is New ISO standard for Grading, Historic for Industry?
By Ronnie VanderLinden, President of IDMA A few weeks ago, the International Standards Organisation (ISO), based in Geneva, Switzerland, announced

It is Survival Time
Dear colleagues and friends, I retired from my business on March 2 this year, just a few days before the

Jewellery Industry Trends Post COVID-19
Post-pandemic Consumer Behaviour: (By Akash Talesara): The Covid-19 crisis has taught us the value of things, of what is necessary

The Diamond Manufacturing Challenge
(By Vasant Mehta): The most proper and simple word to describe the past seven odd weeks would be the word

A River Runs Through It
Perhaps it is a result of the global lockdowns, but as I, like you, have worked to manage through the

Impact of Coronavirus on Jewellery Retail in US
(By David J. Bonaparte): In one short month the world has changed in very dramatic ways. In mid-February I was