CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

CIBJO will unveil two artworks by Canadian visual artist Reena Ahluwalia at its Centenary Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, marking 100 years of the World Jewellery Confederation.

International Gemological Institute (IGI) reported 23% revenue growth and 31% profit growth for the quarter ended June 2026, supported by growth across loose stones, jewellery and coloured gemstone certification.

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.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery opened a new store in Patna on April 6, 2026, with Neetu Chandra inaugurating the outlet to strengthen regional presence and meet rising demand.

GemGenève will present eight emerging designers at its 10th edition from May 7–10, 2026 in Geneva, highlighting new talent through the Designers’ Village alongside global industry participation.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group opens its first Chandigarh store at Nexus Elante Mall on March 20, 2026 with Vismay Jewels partnership, targeting the city’s growing luxury market.

Vicenzaoro January 2026 attracted global buyers led by the US, UK, India and Germany, reinforcing its role as a key sourcing and technology hub amid volatile metal prices and shifting international trade dynamics.

Sharjah’s 56th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show opened with a glittering highlight: the “Dubai Dress,” a 10 kg 21 karat gold gown that set a Guinness World Record as the heaviest gold dress. The expo features over 500 exhibitors, 1,800 designers, and showcases luxury watches, diamonds, and gemstone jewellery from around the world.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest jewellery retailer, has inaugurated its largest and most advanced integrated jewellery manufacturing unit in Hyderabad. Spanning 3.45 lakh sq. ft. and employing over 2,750 artisans, the state-of-the-art facility significantly boosts the group’s global manufacturing capacity and reflects its long-term vision of positioning India as a hub for world-class jewellery craftsmanship

As changing gold import policies in India reshape buying behaviours, Dubai’s jewellery retailers are adapting fast. Once a top shopping destination for Indian tourists seeking price advantages, the city is now rebranding its appeal through innovative designs, diverse sourcing, and elevated craftsmanship to win back its core South Asian customer base

Silver jewellery is witnessing unprecedented global demand, signalling a pivotal moment for manufacturers in India to scale production, and strengthen their foothold in international markets

Surat, the global Diamond City, witnessed the prestigious launch of 55 Canccrie’s lab-grown diamond jewellery collection, with Princess Nina Daniela Menegatto of Seborga, Italy, gracing the event

The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has set a new industry milestone by generating a record-breaking USD 12 billion in business