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.

Poonam Soni launched the Brace-Watch in Mumbai in December 2025, collaborating with artist Nawaz Modi Singhania to introduce a trademarked bracelet-watch format expanding her collectible jewellery portfolio.

At IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, designers point to lightweight couture, standout gemstone statements, and modernized classics as key directions shaping the next phase of high-end jewellery, discovers Dhwani Rathod.

Day two of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, was marked by the formal inauguration of the venue, and new collection launches focused on lightweight gold jewellery.

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.

IGI launches the 5th edition of its global design contest, inviting creators worldwide to interpret oceanic mystery through jewellery, with free entry, nine cash prizes, and expert jury recognition.

Jos Alukkas launches Shubha Mangalyam, a bridal jewellery collection blending South Indian temple artistry with contemporary finesse, unveiled by brand ambassador Keerthy Suresh, celebrating heritage, craftsmanship, and wedding tradition.

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.

DP Jewellers organised its first jewellery masterclass in Indore, offering over 55 participants expert guidance on styling, gemstone pairing, and maintenance techniques, further strengthening the brand’s commitment to customer education and trust.

The 21st Jaipur Jewellery Show returns from December 19 to 22 at Novotel Convention Centre, spotlighting ‘Coloured Gemstone’ as its annual theme, with record exhibitors, curated B2B spaces, and expanded design showcases.

Rooted in Chettinad history, “Pettagam” showcases traditional craftsmanship, global influences, and evolving jewellery aesthetics, offering visitors an immersive journey through the region’s storied legacy and contemporary reinterpretations.

The global jewellery fraternity convened in Paris for the 2025 CIBJO Congress, where industry leaders, policymakers, and experts gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of the gem and jewellery trade.