Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammad received the Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026 in Mumbai, presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The IJ Powerlist 2026 celebrated 30 influential changemakers steering India’s jewellery industry forward. From retail expansion to export leadership, the platform recognized visionaries driving transformation, professionalism, and long-term growth across the organized jewellery ecosystem.

Natural Desert diamonds dominated the BAFTA Awards 2026 red carpet in London on February 23, worn by leading actors, signalling growing cultural and stylistic momentum for warm-toned natural diamonds.

GJEPC announced “Quantum Couture” as the theme for Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026 on 22 January in Mumbai, outlining three design categories and opening entries for industry and student participants nationwide.

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.

International Institute of Gemology used Jaipur Jewellery Show 2025 to demonstrate its industry-integrated education model, combining trade exposure, manufacturing visits and design evaluation to prepare students for jewellery business realities.

JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.

The JJS–IJ Design Awards Jury Meet evaluated 135 finalists from 834 entries across 30 cities, unveiling new categories that reflect India’s evolving design landscape.

The JJS Exhibitors Meet previewed a significantly expanded show with a new floor plan, global delegations, leadership insights and the upcoming JJS–IJ Design Awards, reinforcing JJS’s status as a premier B2B jewellery platform.

Kumari Fine Jewellery Founder Supriya Kataria received the “Voice of the Year” honour for championing individuality, creativity, and women’s expression at the Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025 held in Goa.

The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) recently celebrated Navratri with a vibrant event that combined ancient Indian traditions, modern safety practices, and cross-cultural engagement. The festivities featured devotional rituals, energetic Dandiya performances, a Padel tournament, and a show-stopping performance by the BDB Security Brass Band, which earned an invitation to perform at Finland’s National Day.

Parth Fine Jewels has won the Best Bridal Bracelet/Cuff award at WADA Awards Season 2 for its signature “Dance of the Dolphins” cuff, a design that celebrates artistry, environmental storytelling, and technical mastery.

The gem and jewellery fraternity mourns the loss of Dr. Rajnikant R. Shah, a man whose life embodied integrity, vision, and service.

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) celebrated a landmark achievement at the National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2025, with four of its students—Pratibha Sheshagiri, Priyanshi Chaudhary, Siddhi Lokhande, and Ujjwal Adeshara—winning top honours. The victories highlight IIG’s commitment to nurturing talent, providing mentorship, and creating opportunities for aspiring jewellery designers across India.