IJ Powerlist 2026: Honouring the Architects of India’s Jewellery Growth
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.
IGI acquires American Gemological Laboratories in coloured gemstone certification expansion
IGI acquired American Gemological Laboratories on January 31, 2026, in New York and Mumbai to expand coloured gemstone certification, linking US and India markets through a combined global platform.
Pritesh Patel Appointed as President and CEO of GIA
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the appointment of Pritesh Patel as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel, who currently serves as GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over the role from Susan M. Jacques, who will retire at the end of this year after more than a decade in the leadership position
Gemfields Announces Board Changes
Gemfields, a leading coloured gemstone company, is set to undergo significant changes to its board effective 1st July 2024. The company has conducted an extensive search resulting in the appointment of a new Chair and Non-Executive Directors
Augmont and CaratLane team-up to streamline gold investments and revolutionize jewellery purchases with Digital gold
This partnership is a step towards Augmont’s vision of revolutionising how customers engage with gold investments
DMCC and World Gold Council Collaborate to Propel UAE Gold Industry Forward
DMCC and the World Gold Council have joined forces in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to drive forward the gold industry in the UAE
Platinum Guild International Announces Organizational Changes
Beloved industry veteran Huw Daniel to retire, new CEO named
Josco Jewellers Expands Presence with Inauguration of New Showroom
Josco Jewellers, a prominent name in the jewellery industry, is marking a significant expansion with the grand opening of its new showroom in Dickenson Road, Bengaluru
Melorra Inaugurates its 32nd Showroom in New Delhi, Sets Ambitious Target of 400 Stores within 5 Years
The brand, which views the ongoing wedding season in India as a crucial opportunity, plans to expand in the next five years to reach a target of about Rs 85 million in sales
IIGJ marks its 16th Convocation Ceremony
The 16th Convocation Ceremony of Mumbai's Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, an initiative of GJEPC, honoured 36 graduates from the 3-year B.A. in Gems & Jewellery program
Idris Elba Reveals Golds Untold Stories
The World Gold Council announces the release of a new documentary: GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions.
Janhvi Kapoor Inaugurates Kalyan Jewellers' New Bhubaneswar Showroom
This marks the brand's third store in Bhubaneshwar, showcasing its commitment to regional expansion
Surge in Gold Jewellery Recycling Expected to Reach Record Levels
The World Gold Council has forecasted that a record amount of used gold jewellery will likely be sold in India, reflecting the growing trend of individuals leveraging the advantageous market conditions to unlock the value of their assets.
Zoya has recently launched its sixth store in Mumbai, located at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace
CK Venkatraman, the Managing Director of Titan Company Ltd., and Puneet Chhatwal, the Chief Executive Officer of Indian Hotels Company Ltd., jointly inaugurated the new diamond boutique outlet.
GJSCI Signs MoU With Maharashtra State Skill Development Society
On the occasion, Dipendra Singh Kushwah (IAS), Chief Executive Officer, MSSDS visited the GJSCI office in SEEPZ, Mumbai
