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Podcast: Oversupply, Tariffs and Silver Linings
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As trade members return from their summer vacations, the Rapaport editorial team outlines the industry’s prospects for the rest of the year. It’s volatile out there with all the talk of recession, rumblings...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 22, 2019
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Rapaport News
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Trade War Sparks Opportunity for Indian Jewelers
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India’s diamond and jewelry trade is hoping to take market share from Chinese suppliers after the US government announced a hike on import duties from China. There’s a changing world order and India is well placed to capitalize...
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Retail
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Aug 13, 2019
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Avi Krawitz
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Weak Rupee Raises Hopes for Indian Exports
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A weaker rupee againstthe US dollar has helped boost exports to leading markets such as the US andChina, attendees at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) reported. “The jewelry anddiamond and colored-gemstone business is flourishing,” Gaetano Cavalieri,president...
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Mining
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Aug 13, 2018
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David Brough
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GJEPC Tightens Ties with Shenzhen
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India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)will open an office in China’s Shenzhen Rough Diamond Exchange (SRDE) in aneffort to promote trade between the countries.GJEPC chairman Pramod Agrawal signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 12, 2018
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Rapaport News
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GJEPC Predicts Strong Year for Jewelry
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India’s gem and jewelry exports will grow by adouble-digit percentage this year, Pramod Agrawal, the newly elected chairman ofthe Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), predicted this week. The high...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 13, 2018
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David Brough
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India Polished Exports Flat During Summer Lull
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India’s polished diamond exports were steady in July, with dealers at the recent India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) noting a slowdown in global demand during the summer vacation period.“US demand from big retailers has...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 23, 2017
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Rapaport News
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GJEPC Unveils 5-Year Plan to Boost Indian Exports
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India’s jewelry trade has outlined a plan to increaseexports by about 40% over the next five years, Praveenshankar Pandya, chairmanof the country’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), saidFriday. The council has...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 30, 2017
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Avi Krawitz
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New Diamond Panel Tackles Undisclosed Synthetics
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A number of organizations have formed a committee toprotect natural diamonds against the threat of synthetic ones, Praveenshankar Pandya,chairman of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), saidFriday. “Our goal is to create a separate footprint for...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 30, 2017
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Avi Krawitz
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GJEPC Calls for DPA Budget Hike to $100M
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TheDiamond Producers Association (DPA) needs to boost its internationalmarketing budget sharply next year, Praveenshankar Pandya, head of India’s Gem &Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), said.“We[the industry] need at least $100 million next year...
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Marketing
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Jul 27, 2017
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David Brough
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Signature IIJS to Run Alongside WFDB Meet
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- The Signature IIJS jewelry show will take place in Mumbaifrom February 6 to 9, coinciding with the World Federation of Diamond Bourses(WFDB) presidents’ meeting.The 10th edition of Signature IIJS will be held at theBombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, a suburb...
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Polished Markets
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Jan 03, 2017
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Rapaport News
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Can India Tap its Diamond Jewelry Potential?
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The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), which took place in Mumbai this week, reflected a cautious local diamond and jewelry trade, even if sentiment was better than expected. Suppliers arrived with low expectations...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 11, 2016
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Avi Krawitz
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De Beers to Launch India Marketing Campaign
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De Beers signed an agreement with India’s Gem &Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to run a marketing campaign duringthe nation’s key selling season this year.The memorandum of understanding is in line with the miner’s initiativesin the U.S....
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Marketing
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Aug 08, 2016
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Rapaport News
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Indian Jewelers Readying for Strong Gold Season
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The recent drop in gold prices inspired strong traffic at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) as local jewelers expect steady sales during the upcoming Diwali festival and wedding season.“Gold prices are down...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 09, 2015
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Avi Krawitz
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Steady but Cautious Start to IIJS India Show
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The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) opened Thursday to steady traffic but sluggish diamond sales. Exhibitors maintained low expectations for the five-day event but expect to strengthen relationships with clients ahead of the...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 06, 2015
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Avi Krawitz
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Supergems India to Tender 200 Polished Diamonds at IIJS Show
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Supergems India announced on Wednesday that it will offer 200 graded and certified diamonds at a polished tender between August 6 to August 10 at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS).The diamonds on offer include round and fancy shape...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 05, 2015
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Ronen Shnidman
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Technology
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Jul 30, 2015
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Rapaport
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Kama Schachter Introduces Tiara Jewelry at IIJS
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Kama Schachter unveiled Tiara, a new assortment of everyday jewelry at IIJS Signature show underway in Mumbai. The Tiara diamond collection was designed to tap into the working woman's passion for fine jewelry with pendant...
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Marketing
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Feb 20, 2015
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Jeff Miller
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India's Diwali Honeymoon
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India’s diamond and jewelry trade has high expectations that the new government of Narendra Modi will enable a more favorable business environment. As a result, amid the low level of activity at the India International Jewellery...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 25, 2014
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Avi Krawitz
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Polished Markets
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Jul 21, 2014
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Avi Krawitz
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Designer Jewelry Popular at IIJS 2014
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Exhibitors observed less foot traffic for the first two days of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS); however, as is often the case, traffic picked up somewhat on the third day. "That has always been...
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Manufacturing
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Jul 21, 2014
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Zainab Morbiwala
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