GIA has appointed John Cowley as CFO effective April 6, 2026, succeeding David Tearle, who will retire June 30 after 17 years, ensuring leadership continuity and financial oversight.

The Gemological Institute of America opened a new Taiwan campus on March 29, 2026, offering Chinese-language Graduate Gemologist education to expand regional access and support industry workforce development.

Glow by Kirtilals received the Emerging Brand of the Year award at Retail Jeweller Circle of Excellence South 2026 in Bengaluru, recognizing growth, design innovation and expansion in South India markets.

In order to meet the challenges of the diamond industry head on, De Beers has devised a multi-pronged strategy – the major steps include upping investment in marketing, participating in the Luanda Accord, developing a range of category campaigns, collaborating with key retail partners to grow demand, and investing in branded marketing programmes for its own retail businesses, says David Johnson, VP, Global External Communications, De Beers Group, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

Bhima Gold has launched the Bhima Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Festival from December 8 2025, to January 11 2026, across India, targeting increased diamond demand from returning NRIs during the festive period.

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.

GIA will introduce redesigned colored stone reports and extend origin-determination services from January 1, 2026, offering updated categories, fees and broader geographic sourcing data for additional gem materials.

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

The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), fondly known as the December Show, returns for its 22nd edition from 20 to 23 December 2024 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura. With over 1200 booths, this premier event continues to blend Jaipur’s rich heritage in gems and jewellery with contemporary trends, offering a vibrant platform for trade, innovation, and design excellence

GIA extends additional funding to bolster the Mercury-Free Initiative, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable practices in the gemstone industry

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) opens its Spring scholarship application cycle from March 1st to 31st, 2024, allocating up to $2 million to support student tuition. This cycle introduces the GIA Aspire Scholarship as a new initiative

Forty recently appointed Customs officers received specialized training in the "Diamond and Gems Identification Course" at the GJEPC Tardeo Office. The course was conducted with the support of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Artisan Awards received 600+ entries from 26 cities in India and international regions like the Middle East, North America, and Europe.

As part of the collaboration, GIA experts, including gemmologists, will perform a multi-point inspection, verifying metal type, purity, and gemstone quality, to confirm the authenticity of every eligible item