The International Institute of Gemology has partnered with Polygon to connect students, alumni and Indian manufacturers with North American trade networks through industry access, content collaboration and business opportunities.

JAS 2026 opened on July 3 at JECC, Jaipur, where the Jewellers Association Jaipur signed an MoU with Dubai Jewellery Group to strengthen bilateral jewellery trade and industry collaboration.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council joined the Union Commerce Minister's trade mission to the UK and Greece to strengthen market access, promote exports and deepen trade partnerships across Europe.

India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $4.27 billion in April-May 2026, while GJEPC urged the government to address gold supply constraints and regulatory issues affecting export manufacturing.

The Department of Commerce and GJEPC organized an outreach programme in Jaipur on 9 June, encouraging jewellery exporters to utilize India’s FTAs to expand exports and access global markets.

Bengaluru-based jewellery brand GIVA has appointed actor Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and launched its ‘Style, Sealed in Silver’ campaign across digital, OTT and retail platforms to strengthen omnichannel consumer engagement.

Gemfields sold 183,385 carats of higher-quality rough emeralds in Bangkok and online during May 2026, citing stable demand, cautious buying sentiment and macroeconomic pressures affecting coloured gemstone trading.

TrueSilver, the sterling silver jewellery brand by ACPL Exports, launched its Radiant Mesh collection in India on May 13, featuring over 70 BIS-hallmarked 925 silver designs inspired by filigree craftsmanship.

Jewels by Queenie and Treasures by Tiara have launched a concept jewellery and café retail space on Mumbai’s Peddar Road, combining experiential jewellery retail with hospitality and design-led merchandising.

The Forum on KP Dialogue 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, under India’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026, discussed issues such as credibility, consumer confidence, compliance, and the evolving future of responsible natural diamonds, reports 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.

Italian Exhibition Group’s Oroarezzo 2026 will bring together jewellery manufacturers, technology suppliers and international buyers in Arezzo from May 9–12, with expanded focus on export diversification and emerging markets.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated IIGJ Udupi on April 28, in Karnataka, highlighting skilling, employment and industry-led training, while IIGJ signed an MoU with IIT Madras for lab-grown diamond certification.