Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: KP has failed to adapt to contemporary challenges

The United Nations-backed Kimberley Process (KP), established in 2003 to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the mainstream rough diamond market, has failed to adapt to contemporary challenges, such as state-sponsored violence and sophisticated...

Yesterday

Valentin Skurlov: Over the past 25 years, Fabergé Researches have progressed to discussing the new approaches to studying Fabergé’s legacy

Valentin Skurlov is an Honorary Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (St. Petersburg), art historian, professor, Scientific Secretary at the Fabergé Memorial Foundation, consulting researcher in the Fabergé’s masterpieces at the Russian...

03 march 2025

Valery Budny: In the current economy, domestic jewelry manufacturing continues thanks to new technologies introduced over the past two decades

In February, JUNWEX St. Petersburg 2025 International Jewelry Industry Forum, one of the most significant projects of the “Jewelry Russia” Unified Exhibition Program, was held in St. Petersburg. Valery Budny, Head of the Jewelry Russia Program and CEO...

25 february 2025

Tshepo Molusi: South Africa establishes dedicated diamond retail shop in China

T3 Diamonds founder Tshepo Molusi told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa at the inaugural South Africa Diamond Show in Cape Town that the shop opened an opportunity for diamond manufacturers under the incubation to export their products to China. He...

17 february 2025

Nosiphiwo Mzamo: South Africa’s State Diamond Trader to buy diamonds from other African countries

South Africa’s State Diamond Trader (SDT) is set to buy diamonds from other African countries starting with Botswana. SDT’s chief executive Nosiphiwo Mzamo told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa at the country’s inaugural diamond show, which...

10 february 2025

GJEPC invites Maharashtra CM to inaugurate 'IIJS Signature 2024' on 4th January 2024

29 december 2023

The grand premier Show 'IIJS Signature 2024' of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) ' is scheduled to start on 4th January 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai.

Shri Eknath Shinde, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has been cordially invited by Shri Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC and Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC to grace the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 as the Chief Guest.

Shri Uday Samant, the honourable Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, has confirmed his participation as the Guest of Honour for the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 on 5th January 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC).

The announcement was made after a productive meeting between Shri Samant and the representatives of GJEPC, namely, Shri Nirav Bhansali, Convener National Exhibition; Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director; and Shri Shamal Pote, Director - National Exhibitions.

IIJS Signature 2024 is one of the most awaited events in the jewellery industry, featuring 1500+ exhibitors spread across 3000+ stalls, and an expected 25000+ visitors.

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished