Diamond World (DW) May - June 2020

editorial
Sparkle of
Hope
No pandemic can bring down the lure of diamonds.
Diamond as a product speaks for itself. Despite the
pandemic diamonds are holding onto their sheen.
Markets across the globe are yet to open up to their
normal levels. Indian jewellers are doing their best to woo customers
and bring the shine back in their business. It will take some time.
The current edition of Diamond World discusses how the pandemic
cannot dampen joy and how despite the gloom in the market, things
will pick up eventually. Associations and trade bodies are gearing up
to talk for the industry – they are representing the difficulties faced by
the industry to the government without mincing words. Among other
sections, we have market report from Hong Kong, there’s a special
feature on auctions across the globe, Beirut-based Selim Mouzannar’s
designs and insights open up new vistas of imagination for Indian
designers.
Passing away of Late Shri Arunbhai Mehta, a great businessman of
virtue and a visionary leader has left a void in the industry – we bring
glimpses from the life and work of this great diamantaire and pay our
tribute to the memory of a lifetime, which will inspire and awe our
readers.
All in all, we bring rays of hope and insights to regain your
composure in these trying times.
Happy Reading!
Editor
Alok Kala
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