Traceable gems: The future of the trade
Transparency has become a byword in the gemstone sector, with industry groups and other stakeholders staunchly supporting gem education and investments in traceability programmes. At the centre of this progressive movement is technology – a crucial agent of change amid a highly fragmented and complex world of gems.
 
Offline success in an online world
While online retail has gained traction in recent years, jewellery stores are still very much in the game. Enhanced customer service and personalised shopping experiences are but some of the measures that will enable brick-and-mortar jewellers to survive and thrive in an era of increasing online retail.
 
Israel eyes sustainable growth
Marketing, innovation and e-commerce are the top priorities of Aviel Elia, the new managing director of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies, as the country’s diamond industry flourishes on the back of greater government support and international recognition of its prowess with large diamonds.