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The Annual Budget presented by the Finance Minister spelt no relief or reduction on the import duty on Gold. An additional levy on rough color gemstones also added to the woes of the Industry. The only sunrise factor in all this was for those companies with an annual turnover of less than 5cr who more
World’s largest Diamond Bourse BDB
Bharat Diamond Bourse [BDB], the largest Diamond bourse announced the show dates for the fourth edition of the coveted Bharat Diamond Week [BDW], world’s biggest polished Diamond and Diamond Jewellery show. The ‘only Diamond’ show will open on the 5th of August and will run till the 7th of August 2020 in Mumbai, India. BDW in its fourth edition is anticipated to be an important event for the International Diamond sector and is pitted to be a game changer for the more
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After tough 2019 Industry Optimistic: Improvements are on the way in 2020
By Albert Robinson, Vice-President - International Business
As diamond and jewellery industry members are fully aware,
2019 was one of the most difficult that many have ever faced.
The number of businesses that closed down is thought to have
reached a record. Research analytics firm Coresight reported
that U.S. retailers announced plans to close in excess of 9,300
locations in 2019 compared with 5,844 store closures the
previous year as consumers turn increasingly to more
Massive Tech Lab:
Spearheading Innovation And Technological
Advancements Through In-depth Research &
Development In Diamond Detection Equipments
JTM bureau spoke to Mr. Savani and Mr. Dholariya to
understand the growth of Massive Tech Lab in a
competitive economy pertaining to the Technology &
Machine tool sector. In this exclusive our bureau also got
to know about the investment that the company allocates
for research and development to come out with innovative
products and services. more
Tech & Machinery Manufacturers
lead India to Become the Global hub for
jewellery production
All that glitters is due to the optimum utilisation of
cutting edge Technology
and Machine tools and so much so
that technology and latest inventions
have transformed the Gems and
Jewellery industry globally. Large
jewellery corporate have reaped the
benefits of technology by expanding
and growing to more
Human Resource requirement too to increase Year on Year WILL TECHNOLOGY DRIVE JEWELLERY - SALES IN THE FUTURE ?
The Technology & Machine tool Industry is in for achieving the title of a “Shape
Changer” in the gem and jewellery sector. In the current economic scenario where the
demand for jewellery is at its low especially with the US and Europe still hanging in a
state of slowdown and alternative products and services including lab grown diamonds
making a silent but grand entry into the jewellery segment is a cause of worry not only
for the industry members but also for the end users. While the more
Brand News
Angel Instrument
“ New generation Gold Testing Machine”
FISCHER INDIA, Leading Supplier of EDXRF Machine for Gold, Silver and Precious Metal Testing 
HARSH PRECIOUS METALS
PVT. LTD.
HK Malvi
Industries
Modern Chain Machines
Modern Chain Machines, are known to be among leading
Manufacturers, Suppliers, Distributors, Wholesalers, traders and
Retailers of the finest range of Chain & Wire Drawing Machine,
since inception of their respective operations in the year
1960.The range of products produced and distributed by the
company has been highly acclaimed for its superiror quality and
service. Products like Box Chain Machine, Curb Chain Machine
and Automatic Anchor Chain Machine have been much in
demand among users. Almost all the products manufactured are
competitively priced.. Further, all the products made in
accordance with the set industry norms and more
Ravi Malviya Industries
RAVI MALVIYA INDUSTRIES, was incorporated in the year 1998 by Mr. Indermal Malviya as
manufacturers, suppliers & exporters of
comprehensive gamut of Machinery & Spares for the Goldsmith
sector. Launched as a proprietorship firm under the able
guidance of Indermal Malviya, the company has been successful
in bringing in his vast domain consisting of expertise in the sector
and leadership skills. The range of offerings encompasses
Rolling Machine, Drawing Machine & Jewellery Making
Machine. The offered machinery is designed with utmost
precision with the incorporation of high grade materials and
sophisticated technology. Owing to their high
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Technology
Lightbox jewelry Gets into the store as lab-grown diamond collection heads for expansion
 De Beers caused ripples across the diamond jewelry world when it introduced its launch of Lightbox jewelry set with lab-grown diamonds. The jewelry line features pendant necklaces, stud earrings, bracelets and stacking rings set with synthetic pink, blue and white diamonds, priced uniformly at $800 per carat.
Until recently, the range was only available for purchase via the Lightbox website and retail ‘pop-ups. However, the company recently
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GJEPC-Gem Testing Laboratory, Jaipur and eBay sign an agreement for a certification program for eBay sellers
 The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) commences the new year with a significant initiative to add another layer of trust and credibility to “Make in India” products, sold across the world! In a strategic initiative, GJEPC-Gem Testing Laboratory (GTL), Jaipur, and global e-commerce company eBay signed one-of-its-kind agreement
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HRD Antwerp and Arihannt Diamond Institute Tie Up for Academic Collaboration in India
 A Memorandum of Understating (MOU) was signed between HRD Antwerp India and Arihannt Diamond Institute (ADI) for academic collaboration in India on 18th November at the HRD Antwerp India office in Mumbai. This MOU will facilitate the exchange of students, faculties as well as diamond, gemstone and jewellery related courses between the two institutes at Mumbai, Surat and pan India.
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GSI DISCOVERS COLOR INSTABILITY IN CVD DIAMONDS
 Researchers at Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, witnessed a case of extreme color instability of a CVD diamond within its laboratory testing facility. During standard testing procedure, a 2-carat CVD diamond in GSI’s laboratory was exposed to high powered UV rays and went from near colorless to blue color. The stone then was returned to the vault and stayed in it for a week and a week later the stone still retained the
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Events & News
GGJS concludes with
high note &
opens trends for year!  GGJS 2020 concluded with higher success note and
amid busy exhibition domes. Right with the grand
opening, GGJS found full of activities in the
dome. The dome carried number of activities. Key trend
for the year unveiled during buying & selling activities!
Exhibiting & demanding jewellery! Jewellery Trend for the year & for imminent season
showcased! Over all buyers more
DE BEERS GROUP INDUSTRY SERVICES PARTNERS WITH RDI DIAMONDS INC. IN THE US
 De Beers Group Industry Services has announced a new collaboration with leading US wholesaler, RDI Diamonds Inc., to become its premier source of diamond grading reports.
The partnership marks De Beers Group Industry Services’ first step into diamond grading activity in the US. As part of the collaboration, De Beers Group Industry Services will be the exclusive grader of Rare and Forever™ diamonds from RDI and assist in various educational more
HRD Antwerp announces new CEO
 After a long period of uncertainty, HRD Antwerp is looking to the future with a new and ambitious CEO. Ellen Joncheere, formerly the General Manager at Fremach, will be the new CEO at HRD Antwerp as of January 20th. The current interim CEO, Michel Janssens, will be retiring next summer. Ellen has worked in a wide range of other sectors, including the automotive industry and environmental services, where she has transformed companies and more
WDC invites industry stakeholders to review
new System of Warranties Toolkit
 The World Diamond Council (WDC) is encouraging stakeholders to review the WDC System of Warranties (SoW) Toolkit. This follows its unanimous adoption as a working draft by the WDC Board of Directors and its review by WDC members.
The SoW Toolkit, which once released will be made available online at no cost to the industry, is designed to assist members of the diamond trade comply with the revised WDC more
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