International News
Rare Colored Gems Take Center Stage at Bonhams Hong Kong Auction
A dazzling array of colored diamonds and rare gemstones will headline Bonhams’ upcoming Jewels and Jadeite sale in Hong Kong on May 22, with standout pieces expected to fetch up to HKD 5 million ($640,000).
Leading the sale is a striking pink diamond ring featuring a 1.08-carat, fancy vivid pink, internally flawless diamond. The modified shield brilliant-cut stone is mounted in a contemporary setting and surrounded by 13.90 carats of round brilliant and tapered baguette-cut diamonds.
Also among the top highlights:

- The Kat Florence Lumina, an unmounted 181.61-carat cushion-cut greenish-blue Paraiba-type tourmaline, shares the spotlight with the pink diamond, both carrying an estimate of HKD 5 million ($640,000).

- A pair of ruby and diamond earrings by Harry Winston, with center rubies weighing 6.98 and 6.96 carats, is expected to fetch up to HKD 3.8 million ($490,000).

- A ruby and diamond fringe necklace, showcasing 44 oval Burmese rubies totaling 49.09 carats and a prominent pendant ruby, could reach HKD 2.8 million ($360,000).

- A 7.03-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond ring, internally flawless, is estimated at HKD 2.5 million ($320,000).

- A Cartier panther bracelet, set with 18.10 carats of diamonds, 12 carats of sapphires, emerald eyes, and an onyx nose, also carries an estimate of HKD 2.5 million ($320,000).

- A 15.06-carat orange-red Tanzanian spinel ring, flanked by diamonds, may achieve HKD 2 million ($260,000).

Rounding out the top lots are several vibrant yellow and Paraiba tourmaline rings, each estimated between HKD 1.5 million and HKD 1.9 million ($190,000–$240,000).

Renowned names such as Harry Winston, Cartier, and Bulgari will be represented, offering collectors a rare chance to acquire exceptional pieces from leading design houses.
International News
GJEPC Promotes Key Trade Events At IGI Dubai Event
The Dubai Event Created Opportunities For Participating Indian Exporters To Connect Directly With Potential Buyers.
GJEPC stepped up its international buyer outreach for IIJS Bharat – Signature 2027, IGJS Jaipur and IJEX at an industry event organised by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) in Dubai.
Held at the Almas Tower Ballroom in Jumeirah Lake Towers, the IGI Ornamental QC Seminar brought together an audience of more than 70 jewellers, with leading retailers including Jawhara, Joyalukkas, Tajvi, Vinsmera, La Marquise, Bhima and Cara among the expected participants.
Ashish Sakhardande, Head – IJEX, GJEPC, represented the Council and delivered a presentation on its upcoming exhibitions and initiatives, placing particular emphasis on IIJS Bharat – Signature 2027, IGJS Jaipur and IJEX, highlighting its new features and inviting UAE buyers to register for the Mumbai and Jaipur shows.
The UAE remains an important market for Indian jewellery exporters, making direct engagement with retailers and jewellery companies a key part of the buyer mobilisation strategy.
The Dubai event created opportunities for participating Indian exporters to connect directly with potential buyers. Business meetings and networking interactions were facilitated with several UAE-based companies, allowing exporters participating through IJEX to develop new commercial contacts.
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