India's Voluntary New Code on Lab Grown Terms
January 01, 26
The Indian government has, from today (1 January 2026), introduced a voluntary standard concerning suitable terms to describe lab grown diamonds. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) says the move is designed to enhance consumer transparency... Read More...
Women in India Buying Their Own Diamonds
January 01, 26Almost two thirds of women in India now buy diamonds for themselves. It reflects a decisive move towards jewelry as a form of self-expression rather than a purely traditional asset, according to Toranj Mehta, vice president - marketing at De Beers India..... Read More...
IDEX Price Report for 1 January: Still No Signs of a Recovery
January 01, 262025 ended, as expected, with more price drops. 2024 ended with cautious optimism about a recovery. There have been some gains during the year in +2.00-cts goods, but there are still no signs of a real recovery. And it may be that we shouldn't expect a... Read More...
Soccer Star Buys Himself 986-ct Birthday Gift
December 31, 25Soccer player Victor Osimhen marked his 27th birthday with a 1.5kg gold chain, encrusted with 986 carats of diamonds. It was created by Benny the Jeweler, the New York City-based celebrity jeweler, with an estimated price tag of over $750,000... Read More...
African Producers Hit out, as India Takes KP Chair
December 31, 25African diamond producers have reacted angrily to India's last-minute selection as chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), claiming it will retain the status quo and do nothing to help them. The African Diamond Council (ADC), representing 18 member countries... Read More...
Memo by John Jeffay
January 01It's not quite a Lightbox moment, but it's certainly worth mentioning when India's biggest jewelry retailer finally dips its toe into lab growns. Titan, with over 760 stores across its Tanishq, Mia, Zoya, and CaratLane brands, had long resisted any move away from ... Read More...