Former diamantaire’s gems go on sale to pay off $1.5 billion
A court-appointed liquidator in India will start auctioning precious metals and gemstones belonging to Firestar Diamond International Pvt., once owned by former
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses bid in UK court against extradition to India
The UK Supreme Court on Thursday denied fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi his plea against his extradition to India.
Surat Diamond Bourse waging a ‘diamond war’, and Mumbai is losing it
Image: Surat Diamond Bourse What’s in a (golden) name (plate)? Plenty, if you go by diamond traders who are set to switch
Diamond trade: a look behind the scenes of an introverted industry
What is so special about the diamond trade? 7 aspects under the magnifying glass.
Crisil Ratings: diamond industry to witness 15-20% dip in revenue in FY23
India’s diamond industry is likely to witness 15-20% decline in revenue in this financial year due to falling demand and rising prices
Gujarat’s diamond industry hit hard by Russia-Ukraine war
The Russia-Ukraine war has adversely affected the livelihood of lakhs of workers of the diamond industry in Gujarat, especially in rural parts
Diamonds forge cornerstone of ties between Israel and India
Image: Defense Minister Benny Gantz (left) meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, June 2, 2022. (Courtesy Indian PMO)
One of the world’s largest diamond centers monitored by Milestone
The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai, India, is one of the largest and most sophisticated diamond centers in the world. Over
Tavernier, king of the gem trade in the 17th century
Image: Les six voyages de Jean-Baptiste Tavernier – Bibliothèque Numérique Mondiale Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was a great traveler and French pioneer of trade
India considers its future
The world’s largest manufacturing center faces some unfamiliar challenges amid apparent supply and labor shortages.