IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 sees selective demand, cautious capital deployment, and a clear move towards lightweight, lower-ticket jewellery, says Arpit Kala.

Silver jewellery is having a moment at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 – exhibitors are displaying it prominently, and retailers are buying it in significant quantities, reports Khursheed Mistry.

While multipurpose jewellery is seeing rising interest, exhibitors at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 say that it might be a bit too early to call it a trend, finds out Khursheed Mistry.

Dassani Brothers launched its Varnika diamond jewellery collection at IIJS Signature 2026 in Mumbai, marking the brand’s entry into contemporary design-led diamond offerings while expanding its product portfolio for retailers.

IIJS Signature is the first jewellery event of 2026, and it will set the tone for the rest of the year, says Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat-Signature is scheduled from January 8 2026 to January 12 2026 at the JIO World Convention Centre Bombay Exhibition Centre. The event is expected to unite the entire global gem and jewellery community under one roof. With a diverse array of exhibitors and industry leaders, the 18th edition promises to be a convergence of innovation, networking, and business opportunities.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marked a significant milestone with the Silver Jubilee celebration of its Eastern Regional Office in Kolkata. The event witnessed the presence of key industry leaders and highlighted future growth strategies, collaborations, and initiatives to strengthen India’s global position in the gem and jewellery trade

India is set to bolster its gem and jewellery industry with the launch of the first-ever India Jewellery Park in Mumbai, a landmark project announced by Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC

The soft launch of the facility took place at JIO World Convention Centre (JWCC) - Level 3 Pavilion - Launch Pad on the 4th of January, 2025

IIJS Signature 2025, hosted by GJEPC in Mumbai, has emerged as a landmark event in the jewellery industry, drawing over 25,000 trade visitors from 800+ Indian cities and 60 countries, with more than 1,500 exhibitors and 3,000 stalls. The event, which opened its doors in Mumbai today, underscores India's rising prominence in the global jewellery market, blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology and international collaborations

Ciyaza has come up with a new brand identity

Maharashtra’s Industries Minister Uday Samant urges GJEPC to develop indigenous gem & jewellery industry in rural India

The 16th edition of IIJS Signature 2024 was inaugurated on January 4 in the presence of several luminaries from the gems and jewellery industry and chief guest Piyush Goyal, the Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Govt. of India

Government of Maharashtra’s Minister of Industries Uday Samant will be present along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde