The Jewellers Association Jaipur (JAS) will organize the seventh edition of its B2B-format jewellery trade exhibition, JAS 2026, from July 3-5 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, Sitapura. First launched in 2007, the exhibition has been held exclusively as a business-to-business event since 2021 following demand from exhibitors and trade buyers. This year's edition is also registered under MSME.

The exhibition will feature 351 booths, including 201 dedicated to gemstones, 149 to jewellery and additional allied sector exhibitors, representing a 16% increase over the previous edition. More than 26 exhibitors from cities including Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Surat, Bikaner and Meerut will participate alongside Jaipur-based companies. Organizers said over 2,000 trade buyers have registered, while more than 1,000 hosted buyers are expected to attend. NRIs from multiple countries have also been invited.

The show will be inaugurated on 3 July by Mavjibhai Shamjibhai Patel, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Kiran Gems Pvt. Ltd. Other dignitaries attending include K.P. Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman & GED, Malabar Group; Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman, Dubai Jewellery Group and CEO, Jawhara Jewellery; and Pramod Kherawala, Chairman, NGJCI, as Guest of Honour. During the event, JAS and Dubai Jewellery Group will sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening trade, technical collaboration, buyer-seller interactions, skill development and quality standards between the Indian and UAE gem and jewellery sectors.

JAS 2026 will also host the Jewellery Eminence Awards (JEA) 2026. The competition received approximately 647 entries across 21 categories, including a newly introduced gemstone category. The awards ceremony will be held on 4 July during the gala evening, where Navratan Kothari, Chairman of KGK Group, will receive the JAS 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. The event's theme is The Vintage Edit.

Commenting on the event, Raju Agarwal Mangodiwala, President, Jewellers Association Jaipur, said, "Jewellers Association Jaipur is one of India's oldest organizations and this year marks its 100th anniversary. Through JAS – The Premium B2B Show and the Jewellery Eminence Awards, the association has expanded its reach in India and internationally. We are also celebrating the association's centenary year, making this edition especially significant."

Ajay Godha, Honorary Secretary, Jewellers Association Jaipur, said, "JEA is a strong platform for connecting young talent, and Jaipur Jewellers Association has consistently encouraged new talent. This year, too, we are continuing that tradition and responsibility."

Ashok Maheshwari, Convener, JAS, added, "The strong participation in this year's JEA reinforces our commitment. We thank Gemfields India, RMC Gems, GJEPC, IGM, GIA and Secure Global Logistics for supporting the show."