Khandelwal Jewellers marks 16 years of employee education initiative
Khandelwal Jewellers marked 16 years of supporting employees’ children’s education this Independence Day, covering school fees and learning expenses for more than 75 students annually.
IAGES, SPJIMR launch six-month gold entrepreneurship programme
IAGES and SPJIMR have launched a six-month executive programme for young gold and jewellery business leaders, covering finance, strategy, technology, governance and family business.
IIG marks 32nd convocation with 150 graduates
International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.
GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 puts retail, exports and technology in focus
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.
NDC Launches Consumer-First Global Strategy to Boost Natural Diamond Demand
The Natural Diamond Council has unveiled a new global consumer-focused strategy to strengthen demand for natural diamonds through category marketing, industry collaboration and consumer engagement, amid changing market dynamics.
IIG to Hold 32nd Convocation for 150 Graduating Jewellery Professionals
The International Institute of Gemology will hold its 32nd Convocation on August 11, 2026 in Mumbai, recognizing 150 graduates and highlighting AI’s role in future gems and jewellery education.
IIG Partners with Polygon to Expand Global Trade Access
The International Institute of Gemology has partnered with Polygon to connect students, alumni and Indian manufacturers with North American trade networks through industry access, content collaboration and business opportunities.
JAS 2026 Opens; Jewellers Association Jaipur Signs MoU with Dubai Jewellery Group
JAS 2026 opened on July 3 at JECC, Jaipur, where the Jewellers Association Jaipur signed an MoU with Dubai Jewellery Group to strengthen bilateral jewellery trade and industry collaboration.
Pritesh Patel to Headline Fireside Chat at 41st World Diamond Congress
GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel will participate in a fireside chat at the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore on July 14, discussing strategy, research, education and provenance initiatives.
Augmont Expands ‘Recycle with Resilience’ Campaign with AI Gold Purity Evaluation Initiative
Augmont has launched the next phase of its ‘Recycle with Resilience’ campaign from Mumbai, introducing AI-powered purity evaluation in Chennai to promote transparent, organized gold recycling across India.
India’s Platinum Jewellery Demand Grows 4% in 2025 Amid Gold Price Volatility
India’s platinum jewellery demand increased 4% in 2025 despite economic headwinds and elevated gold prices, driven by wedding jewellery, men’s jewellery and retailer expansion, according to Platinum Guild International.
GJEPC Marks 21st India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2026
GJEPC inaugurated the India Pavilion and India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026, showcasing 33 exporters and award-winning jewellery designs to strengthen India's global market presence.
GJEPC Becomes First Industry Body to Join NDC Under Luanda Accord Framework
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has joined the Natural Diamond Council as a member, becoming the first industry body under the Luanda Accord framework to formalize participation.
More Indian Women Are Choosing Diamonds for Themselves as Natural Diamond Ownership Rises to 15%
Natural diamond ownership among Indian women rose to 15% in 2025 from 11% in 2022, driven by younger consumers, rising incomes and increasing self-purchase trends, according to NDC.
