Marco Paonessa, a craftsperson for London fine jewellery brand PureJewels, won a Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GCDC) award in March for craftsmanship for a second straight year
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As Women’s Day approaches, a fascinating shift is unfolding in the way women engage with jewelry. It’s no longer solely about heirlooms or milestone gifts; today, jewelry is an extension of identity, an assertion of individuality. While the sparkle of a diamond remains eternal, women are exploring color, texture, and customization like never before. The notion of “forever” is evolving; it’s no longer just about permanence, but about self-expression, adaptability, and personal storytelling.
Following the successful soft launch announced earlier, Gemological Science International (GSI) officially commenced operations at its exclusive lab facility within Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, Mumbai an initiative by the Ministry of Commerce and GJEPC. The inauguration ceremony on 27 February 2025 marked a significant milestone in strengthening India’s jewellery ecosystem with advanced gemological services
INHORGENTA 2025, Europe’s leading platform for jewelry, watches, and gemstones, set new standards once again from February 21 to 24, 2025. The four days were filled with inspiration, captivating worlds of jewelry, watches, and gemstones, and many exciting highlights. With international growth and groundbreaking partnerships, INHORGENTA provided momentum for the industry in challenging times
The most significant highlight of the delegation was the signing of three Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on the opening day of the Bangkok Gem and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) on 22nd February 2025. These landmark agreements were signed in a grand ceremony in the presence of key Thai industry stalwarts and highlighted the commitment of both countries to fostering long-term cooperation in the gems and jewellery sector.
Further to the announcement made by the Company on 8 January 2025, Gemfields is pleased to announce that the Honourable Minister of Finance of Zambia, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, has suspended the 15% export duty on precious gemstones and metals by issuing Statutory Instrument No. 4 of 2025 on 18 February 2025 (the Customs and Excise (Precious Stones and Metals) (Export Duty) (Suspension) Order). This suspension is effective immediately.
In a significant step towards fostering gemological education in India, Gemological Science International (GSI) recently organized an immersive gemstone mine visit to Nepal for students enrolled in its Colored Stone Professional Diploma (CSP) program at GSI Jaipur. This initiative aimed to provide students with hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of the gemstone mining process, enriching their understanding of coloured gemstones and their significance in the jewellery industry
As per the data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body for the Gems & Jewellery Industry in India, the overall gross exports of Gems & Jewellery in January 2025 stood at USD 2237.14 million (Rs. 19302.280 crores), showing a decline of 7.01% compared to USD 2405.78 million (Rs. 19995.66 crores) for the same period last year. This is due to the economic uncertainty looming in the market on the back of tariff threats by Donald Trump right after his arrival in the power again
Gemfields, a world-leading miner of coloured gemstones, today launched a report entitled Understanding the Global Supply of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire, authored by Lauriane Pinsault. Building on Gemfields’ 2022 report entitled Global Emerald & Ruby Supply: Analysing Market Data, this latest analysis goes a step further in understanding the supply of coloured gemstones. Gemfields invites industry experts to review the information provided with a view to collaborating on further research, to improve transparency and understanding in the coloured gemstone industry
The Grammy Awards 2025 kicked off in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena and the brightest stars in music stepped out in the brightest natural diamond jewellery. Every year, the highest echelons of the music industry gather to celebrate each other’s most outstanding accomplishments, and fans can always count on their favourite musicians to push the envelope when it comes to their bling at the Grammys 2025
