INDUSTRY & POLICY • APR 28, 2026

GemINTRO and NAJ Endorsed Status: A Clearer Entry Point for Gemmology

Gem-A’s GemINTRO course receives NAJ Endorsed status, highlighting a more defined and accessible starting point for gemmology education

EDUCATION • APR 6, 2026

GIA’s ‘In the Spotlight’ Reframes How Gemstones Are Understood

GIA’s ‘In the Spotlight’ feature highlights how gemstones are being reframed through culture, history and meaning, not just science

INDUSTRY & POLICY • MAR 30, 2026

Club Insight: Mandatory Diamond Screening Signals a Reset for Valuation Standards

The Institute of Registered Valuers now requires diamond screening in every valuation, marking a clear shift in how the trade responds to the rise of lab-grown stones

GEMSTONES • MAR 30, 2026

Club Insight: World Diamond Day Is the Industry’s Most Coordinated Consumer Push Yet

Launching April 8, World Diamond Day invites the industry and consumers to share real diamond stories, marking a broader shift in how natural diamonds are positioned

EDUCATION • MAR 28, 2026

Reverse Benchmarking: The Jewellery Industry’s Missed Advantage

A shift in thinking could redefine jewellery retail, as reverse benchmarking focuses on emotional impact over traditional measures like price, product and efficiency

INSIGHTS • MAR 25, 2026

The Storefront Gap

Why many jewellers’ websites fail to reflect the quality of their craft — and how the digital storefront is now shaping trust before a customer ever steps inside

EDUCATION • MAR 10, 2026

The Hidden Risks of Buying Jewellery Online: Why Hallmarks Still Matter

A new consumer guide highlights the risks of buying jewellery online, from missing UK hallmarks to misleading metal descriptions and unregulated overseas sellers

JEWELS • AUG 14, 2025

iimpro – Jewellery-Only Social Commerce Platform Takes on TikTok

How iimpro is reshaping jewellery retail for the mobile-first generation, and why its founders believe social commerce needs a dedicated home for fine jewellery

INDUSTRY & POLICY • AUG 8, 2025

Tariff Shock – What Trump’s 50% Duties Mean for India’s Gold, Jewellery & Diamond Trade

India’s jewellery and diamond industries face unprecedented pressure as US tariffs jump to 50%, prompting official backlash and rapid readjustments in trade strategies.