India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 3.14% to $2.30 billion in August, led by a 51.22% increase in studded gold jewellery exports, while plain gold and silver jewellery remained under pressure.

GemGenève will present eight emerging designers at its 10th edition from May 7–10, 2026 in Geneva, highlighting new talent through the Designers’ Village alongside global industry participation.

De Beers launches a centenary book tracing its diamond marketing evolution since the 1930s, highlighting the 1947 slogan’s global impact on consumer behaviour, retail demand, and shifting jewellery preferences across markets including India.

India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $23.19 billion in April–January 2026, down 0.64% year-on-year, as US shipments fell 45%, while a new India–US trade framework restores 18% tariff access.

Vicenzaoro January 2026 attracted global buyers led by the US, UK, India and Germany, reinforcing its role as a key sourcing and technology hub amid volatile metal prices and shifting international trade dynamics.

The audacious heist at the Louvre in France, targeting a priceless collection of high jewellery, has sent shockwaves across the global luxury industry. Beyond the brazenness of the act, the incident has ignited concerns about security and trust in the world of haute joaillerie.

Jewellery major strengthens UK presence with two new luxury destinations

The Indo-French educational partnership took a significant step forward as H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, visited IIGJ Jaipur to witness the signing of an MoU between Alliance Française and IIGJ Jaipur. This collaboration introduces a French language course for students, fostering cultural exchange and future opportunities in the jewellery industry

GI tags have the potential to revolutionize India’s jewellery industry by preserving traditional craftsmanship, enhancing global recognition of regional products, boosting the livelihood of artisans, and promoting sustainable growth. Additionally, GI-tagged jewellery can be positioned as premium, authentic offerings carrying cultural and historical significance, which can give a leg-up to jewellery exports, says Suneeta Kaul

Cartier designates India as a key global growth market, emphasizes online expansion following Mumbai boutique launch

Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, and Olivier Becht, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Government of France, who are currently attending the G20 Trade and Investment working group meetings (TIMM) in Jaipur, inaugurated the “NAVARATAN” exhibition, which is held on the sidelines of the G20 TIMM at the Chandra Mahal, Sawai Man Singh Mahal, Rambagh Palace Hotel, Jaipur.

Contestants from France, Japan and Switzerland were the three other recipients of the ‘Medallion for Excellence’

Mumbai jewellers come together to create the first ever ‘Icon Avenue Bandra Jewellery Shopping Festival’

The Department also sets a merchandise export target of $45.7bn for FY 2022-23