The collaboration features Gemfields’ Zambian emeralds in contemporary high jewellery designs, alongside tanzanite, diamonds and 18K gold.

As leading retailers and designers flag rising interest in colour stones, COUTURE India 2026 reveals how emeralds, turquoise and Tanzanite are shaping the jewellery conversation ahead of the wedding season, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

Angara has introduced its first Kids’ Fine Jewellery Collection, featuring 142 designs across three age groups, with diamonds, coloured gemstones and made-to-order customization options.

Kumari Fine Jewellery showcases its Luxe Collection and contemporary gold and gemstone jewellery at exhibitions across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Raipur, engaging HNI consumers and exploring regional demand.

India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 3.14% to $2.30 billion in August, led by a 51.22% increase in studded gold jewellery exports, while plain gold and silver jewellery remained under pressure.

With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers has introduced Gul, a bridal jewellery collection inspired by the mogra flower, combining floral and botanical motifs with traditional Indian ornamentation.

GSI has begun issuing colour trade-name reports for Pigeon Blood ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha sapphire in Jaipur and Mumbai, marking their first issuance in India.

Kumar Jewels has launched The Maharani Edit, a bridal Polki collection drawing on royal Indian jewellery traditions, with chokers, necklaces and statement pieces for wedding occasions

India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 2.44% to $9.17 billion during April-July 2026, supported by studded gold, silver and platinum jewellery despite weaker diamond shipments.

IIJS 2026 ended with healthy buyer attendance and active enquiries, while retailers remained selective on quantities, focusing on immediate demand, inventory rotation and festive requirements.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the JJS 2026 theme poster on July 31 in Jaipur and accepted the invitation to inaugurate the exhibition on December 22.