Latest News in Gemstone

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

With the emerging popularity of gemstones, many consumers who are beginning to form a part of the market for gemstones are looking for answers to various questions with regards to color, cut, price and jewelry styles that are fashionable and trendy.  >>Read More

The Indian government postponed the implementation of the Gold Hallmarking Act, which was scheduled to come into effect from 1 January 2008, due to apprehensions by jewelers, led by the All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), officially representing about three lakh retailers across India. The hallmarking act would have made mandatory for all gold jewellery to be certified for purity at centers spread across the country. >>Read More

A reporter’s request for an interview provides an opportunity to put your store in the spotlight-but you need to be prepared. >>Read More