When Prada introduced a pair of Kolhapuri-style chappals in its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection — labelled simply as “leather sandals”, and priced at Rs.1.16 lakh — it reinforced a familiar pattern for anyone working in the Indian jewellery industry

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marked a significant milestone on 24th September 2024, with the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) training and skilling centre in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

Nagpur takes a fresh look at the bridal shopping experience with the opening of Batukbhai Jewellers’s second showroom. This one-stop destination not only boasts an extensive collection of meticulously hand-crafted jewellery, but also showcases an array of designer wear catering to the needs of brides

The Maharashtra state government has recently approved the allocation of additional land to facilitate worker housing near the India Jewellery Park, a project led by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in Navi Mumbai.

New showrooms to mark the brand’s entry in Kolhapur and Sambhaji Nagar and Delhi’s 11th showroom at Kamala Nagar

The team conducted physical seminars and awareness sessions with several local associations based in Kolhapur district

BIS allows only gold articles of 14k, 18k and 22k for mandatory hallmarking; excludes other popular karatages(Purities) used in India and abroad

As the wedding season is here, the showroom will also showcase new hand-crafted pieces from “Atulyaa” & “Wedding” collection

The seminar was conducted to create awareness about various schemes available for MSMEs and through the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC); and to inform them about banking procedures and documentation and export-import procedures

Inspired by the grandeur of Hampi and some famous temples of Karnataka, Reliance Jewels launches temple jewellery collection titled Apurvam 

In its press meet that was held today in Jaipur, the committee members said that the show with its ‘Real is Rare’ theme is introducing an exclusive day only for the trade as well as a separate pavilion for emeralds

Retailers witness 20-30 dip in sales; lightweight, everyday wear jewellery moved well

Models walked the ramp wearing resplendent jewellery of diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones and audience was reassured that India is and will continue to be a leader in handcrafted jewellery.

Being known as the ‘most trusted jeweller’ in Maharashtra didn’t come easy to Baramati-based
Chandukaka Saraf & Sons Pvt. Ltd. It has been years of hard work and dedication to their craft that has earned them this label. Kavita Parab takes you through this over a century old brand and their recently launched flagship in Pune.