Thailand’s gem and jewellery sector, including gold, generated $26.6 billion in exports in 2025, strengthening the country’s position as an international jewellery manufacturing and trading centre.

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.

The Gem & Jewellery Council has cautioned that the US' 10% tariff on Indian imports could weaken export competitiveness, squeeze margins and impact jobs, urging government intervention through trade negotiations.

Tanishq Natural Diamonds and Rahul Mishra unveiled an exclusive couture jewellery collection at Paris Couture Week 2026 on July 8, showcasing Indian jewellery craftsmanship and couture through a collaborative design approach.

PNG Jewellers organized the two-day Pure Bonds Design Excellence 2026 meet in Pune on July 1–2, bringing together 20 mangalsutra manufacturers to streamline product selection before its August Mangalsutra Mahotsav.

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.

ISGJ Jewellery College and Lexus SoftMac have jointly developed a 10.07-carat brown diamond sculpture of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, showcasing advanced design, modelling and precision manufacturing capabilities.

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.

GJEPC inaugurated the India Pavilion and India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026, showcasing 33 exporters and award-winning jewellery designs to strengthen India's global market presence.

GSI and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC conducted a gemstone identification masterclass for jewellery professionals, focusing on gemstone analysis, treatment detection, traceability, and technical education amid evolving consumer demand in India.

Statement diamonds, sculptural brooches, layered gemstones, and expressive menswear jewellery emerged as the defining visual language of luxury at Met Gala 2026, discovers Khursheed Mistry.

Indian celebrities and royals showcased heirloom diamonds, Polki, kundan and Jaipur craftsmanship at Met Gala 2026, reflecting growing international recognition for India’s jewellery heritage and artisanal design traditions.

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.

The trends observed during Akshaya Tritiya 2026 — ranging from the rise of men’s accessories to the adoption of quick-commerce — indicate a market that is successfully blending its deep cultural roots with the demands of a modern, convenience-oriented era, says Dhwani Rathod.