【Tokyo; Osaka】Entries Open for ‘The 67th National Catalog Exhibition’ with Shows in Tokyo and Osaka; Deadline October 24

Editor’s NoteThis article announces the call for entries for Japan’s 67th National Catalog Exhibition, highlighting the catalog’s enduring role as a…

【Geneva, Swit】T&C Exclusive: Bunny Mellon’s $20 Million Rare Blue Diamond to be Auctioned

Editor’s NoteThis article previews the upcoming auction of a piece from the legendary collection of Rachel “Bunny” Mellon, whose taste continues to…

【Valenza, Ita】Bvlgari Launches Its First-Ever Jewelry School, ‘Scuola Bvlgari’ in Valenza

Editor’s NoteBvlgari has inaugurated its first dedicated jewelry school, Scuola Bvlgari, at its expanded Valenza manufacturing complex. This…

【Lesotho】GEM Diamonds Cuts Letseng Workforce by a Fifth

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the harsh economic realities facing even producers of the world’s most valuable diamonds. As global demand…

【Geneva, Swit】An Extremely Rare Diamond, a Stratospheric Price: The Exceptional “Mellon Blue” is for Sale

Editor’s NoteThis article previews the upcoming Christie’s auction of a historic jewel, drawing a fascinating parallel between the real-world…

【India】GST relief for gems sector: Small diamond imports exempted from IGST; jewellery box tax cut to 5%

Editor’s NoteRecent GST reforms have provided substantial relief to India’s diamond and jewellery sector, lowering costs for exporters and consumers…

【India】GST Reforms: Jewelers to Benefit from Rate Cuts; Impact on Gold and Silver Prices Explained

Editor’s NoteThis article clarifies that the new two-slab GST structure will not affect gold and silver, as their tax rate remains unchanged at 3%….

【Geneva, Swit】Bunny Mellon’s 9.51-Carat Fancy Blue Diamond Could Fetch $30 Million at Auction This Fall

Editor’s NoteA 9.51-carat blue diamond once owned by horticulturalist Bunny Mellon is set for auction at Christie’s Geneva this November, with an…

【Tokyo, Japan】THE HOUSE OF HARRY WINSTON Unveils New Ginza Flagship Store

Editor’s NoteHarry Winston, the iconic jeweler known as the “King of Diamonds,” has opened its largest flagship store in Japan. Located in Tokyo’s…