GSI and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC conducted a gemstone identification masterclass for jewellery professionals, focusing on gemstone analysis, treatment detection, traceability, and technical education amid evolving consumer demand in India.

Statement diamonds, sculptural brooches, layered gemstones, and expressive menswear jewellery emerged as the defining visual language of luxury at Met Gala 2026, discovers Khursheed Mistry.

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Lab has introduced origin determination reports for Paraiba tourmalines, expanding its coloured gemstone certification services amid growing demand for provenance verification and standardized gemstone nomenclature.

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi, enabling zero-duty access for Indian jewellery exports and phased tariff concessions on select imports.

The House of Rose, led by Biren Vaidya, unveils a six-piece men’s brooch collection in April 2026, Mumbai, reinterpreting brooch design through animal motifs, gemstones, and sculptural craftsmanship for contemporary jewellery consumers.

GJEPC’s IGJS Jaipur 2026, held April 9–11 in Jaipur, hosts 85 companies and over 230 global buyers, reinforcing India’s sourcing position amid geopolitical shifts and evolving trade dynamics.

DGSL has introduced a structured insurance appraisal service in India, integrating gemological analysis with global valuation standards, while Atul Jain joins NAJA to align practices with international appraisal frameworks.

Tanishq introduces ‘Hues’ ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, expanding into natural gemstones with Triptii Dimri as campaign face; focus on design-led, everyday wear backed by transparency, exchange value, and trust.

Gemological Science International and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC launched a Gem Identification Masterclass in India to address rising coloured gemstone demand and strengthen technical expertise among jewellery professionals through structured training.

FURA Gems has obtained Responsible Jewellery Council certification following an independent audit, aligning its ruby and sapphire operations with global sourcing standards amid rising demand for traceable coloured gemstones.

Lukson launched its Glitch Glam collection in Mumbai on 25 March 2026, introducing EDM-inspired, colour-driven jewellery using SGL-certified lab-grown diamonds to expand design-led offerings in India’s evolving fine jewellery segment.

Hazoorilal Legacy introduces The Spring Edit 2026 in New Delhi, featuring natural diamonds and coloured gemstones, expanding its seasonal offering with designs targeting collectors and high-value jewellery buyers.

At IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, jewellers report steady raw material sourcing despite global volatility, with cautious sentiment prevailing; the industry, however, is closely monitoring geopolitical risks and pricing pressures, reports Khursheed Mistry.

GJEPC will host the fourth edition of IIJS Bharat - Tritiya and IGJME Bharat - Tritiya from March 21-23, 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing 1,100+ exhibitors and retailers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.