His sparkling diamond jewellery designs have been flaunted across international red carpets by celebrities like Kate Winslet, Viola Davis, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone. India-born designer Nirav Modi says he is passionate about pinning Indian jewellery on the global luxury map. “Our international launches are a testament to our passion to pin Indian jewellery on … Read More →
According to experts, the jewellery which you wear should be chosen keeping in mind your jaw line and face length. Kapil Hetamsaria, CEO and co-founder at VelvetCase.com (e-commerce portal), and Shehzad Zaveri, Creative Director at Minawala (diamond jewellery house), have rolled out tips to guide you better: * Round shaped face should be accessorised in … Read More →
The ‘Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair’ (HJF) all set to sparkle in its 10th edition beginning at HICC Novotel in Hitec City from June 9. The three-day trade extravaganza of India’s jewellers by UBM India is bringing over 150 jewellers, import and export merchants and industry associations to the city. The signature show, organised … Read More →
Goods and services tax (GST) of 3 per cent on gold will open a window for cheap jewellery imports from Indonesia and South Korea from July 1. Now, a 12.5 per cent countervailing duty is charged on imports of such jewellery from countries with which India has free trade agreements (FTAs). As excise duty … Read More →
The gems and jewellery industry on Saturday welcomed the Centre’s decision to keep the goods and services tax rates (GST) for gold at 3 per cent, which is almost in the same range being levied by most of the states at present. While most of the states have been levying between 2-2.5 percent tax on … Read More →
Gold jewellery displayed at a shop in Delhi. Photo: Reuters With the US jewellery market, the world’s largest, having reported a slowing in demand during the March quarter, De Beers pins hope on India and China for growth this year. In an annual study, Diamond Insight, the London-based diamonds mining entity said, “While US demand … Read More →
Maintain your feather jewellery by keeping them in a separate storage space, and by going easy on the cleaning part, say experts. Sonam Gupta, jewellery designer and founder, Zurie Design Studio, and Pritesh Goyal, jewellery designer, SLG Jewellers, share some tips to protect feather jewellery. Go with the light moisture wash: Not all kind of … Read More →