The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) today introduced a new “GIA GemPassbook™” for the advance purchase of two of its colored stone identification services: the GIA Identification Report and the GIA Origin Report. >>Read More

Police in Kenya arrested six men in connection with the murder of Campbell Bridges according to a Telegraph (UK) report.  >>Read More

Day one of India Diamond & ColourStone Show (IDCS) ended in an upbeat and expectant note.  >>Read More

The first edition of India Diamond & ColourStone Show (IDCS) organized by Gems and Jewellry Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) has been inaugurated at hotel Renaissance, Powai Mumbai. >>Read More

A special line of crystal and gemstone beaded bracelets was launched on 4 May 2009 by Jewel Candy.  >>Read More

The emeralds of Pakistan's Swat Valley in the North West Frontier Province region are now under the control of the Taliban.  >>Read More

The closure of many tanzanite mines in Tanzania's Mererani region last month has left more than 45,000 people jobless, according to media reports.  >>Read More

The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) will bid farewell to their outgoing Chairman, Ashok Minawala on April 11, 2009. >>Read More

Jewelers of America, has sent its members updated guidance on the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta’s Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008, which banned the import of Burmese rubies and jadeite, effective September 27, 2008. >>Read More

Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated its much-awaited research and development (R&D) project in Jaipur. Named the JJS R&D Centre, the project has been initiated by Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) in memory of late Rashmikant Durlabhji, founder convener of JJS. >>Read More