The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.

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.

GIA plays a key role in establishing authenticity and trust in jewellery retail — it brings credibility, transparency, and confidence to the entire ecosystem, Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India, tells Khursheed Mistry.

GIA will introduce redesigned colored stone reports and extend origin-determination services from January 1, 2026, offering updated categories, fees and broader geographic sourcing data for additional gem materials.

Today’s bride is rewriting the rules of bridal jewellery. She values individuality over tradition, versatility over volume, and emotional meaning over excess — creating a major shift in how retailers and manufacturers design, curate, and sell.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds launches the landmark 15th edition of its Brides of India campaign, featuring 22 brides and 10 celebrities, spotlighting India’s culturally rooted bridal craftsmanship and pan-India design versatility for today’s evolved consumers.

VBJ Since 1900 introduces Avatara, a contemporary design chapter that redefines heirloom jewellery through modularity, fluidity and purpose-led wearability, aligning legacy craftsmanship with the many roles of today’s woman.

Indian jewellery retail is undergoing a quiet but powerful shift. Consumers are not buying for rituals or gold value anymore — they are buying for identity, wearability, and emotional connection. Retailers must adapt or risk falling behind.

GSI and Mindron introduce Trusure Apex, an advanced screening instrument engineered for rapid, accurate detection of natural, lab-grown, and simulant diamonds across all jewellery formats, enhancing trust and efficiency for retailers and manufacturers.

Quantum Brilliance has launched the world’s first commercial Quantum Diamond Foundry in Melbourne to mass-produce ultra-pure diamonds for room-temperature quantum computing and sensing, marking a major step toward real-world quantum applications.

In a move aimed at strengthening education and transparency within the evolving diamond industry, the Lab-Grown Diamond & Jewellery Promotion Council (LGDJPC) has appointed Rahul Desai, Managing Director and CEO of the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), as its Honorary Education Director.

VBJ Since 1900 (Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers), India’s most trusted heirloom jewellery brand, ushers in the festive season with Divine Diwali – a celebration of light and legacy, presenting to its connoisseurs

In a conversation with Ayesha Vaswani, Shravan Satyani, Co-founder of Tyaani Jewellery by Karan Johar, shares insights into celebrity collaborations, evolving consumer expectations, and why trust and transparency matter more than ever for a new-age fine jewellery brand.