The numbers are in. The consumer has changed. And the jewellery industry is looking for professionals who understand both. For decades, India’s role in the global diamond trade was defined…
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Inclusions in Gemstones: Nature’s Fingerprints Explained
What are Inclusions? Pick up any natural gemstone and hold it under a loupe. Chances are, you will find something inside it, a tiny crystal, a wispy fracture, a bubble…
Diamond Cuts Explained
Choosing the right diamond cut is one of the most important decisions in buying a diamond. The cut determines how light moves through a stone, affecting its brilliance, fire, and…
Angel Cut Diamond Explained: Jacob & Co.’s Patented 37-Facet Innovation
The Angel Cut diamond is a patented, 37-facet diamond cut developed entirely in-house by luxury watch and jewellery house Jacob & Co. Introduced in 2026 as the centrepiece of the…
Precious vs. Semi-Precious Gemstones: What’s the Real Difference?
Many people use the terms “precious” and “semi-precious” without fully understanding what they mean or whether the distinction even matters anymore. If you’ve ever wondered what separates a diamond from…
From Classroom to the Field — IIG South Students Explore Gemology in the Real World
The Gemology and Diamond students of IIG South recently had the opportunity to step beyond the four walls of the classroom and into the field, as part of an educational…
Understanding India’s New Diamond Disclosure Standard: IS 19469:2025
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a groundbreaking regulation that will reshape how diamonds are described and sold in India. The BIS diamond disclosure standard IS 19469:2025, notified…
Natural Diamond Council Launches Premier Retailer Accreditation: A New Benchmark for Trust in Diamonds
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has introduced the Premier Retailer Accreditation Program, setting a new global benchmark for natural diamond retailers. This initiative is designed to recognize jewellers who uphold…
FCRF Expands Access to Printed Rarity Report for Fancy Color Diamonds
The Rarity Report – Fancy Color Research Foundation
India–UK Gem & Jewellery BSM 2025 Draws 100+ UK Buyers
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted its first-ever India–UK Gem & Jewellery Buyer–Seller Meet (BSM) on July 8–9, 2025, at the Arsenal Executive Box, Emirates Stadium…
