The Gemological Institute of America opened a new Taiwan campus on March 29, 2026, offering Chinese-language Graduate Gemologist education to expand regional access and support industry workforce development.

Kumari Fine Jewellery is hosting a Women’s Day showcase on 5–6 March 2026 at Parinee Crescenzo, BKC, Mumbai, presenting lightweight gold jewellery centred on self-purchased milestones and financial independence.

International Gemological Institute announced winners of IGI Expressions 2025–26 after receiving more than 1,000 entries from 55 countries, recognizing nine designers across three categories in its global online jewellery design contest.

IJ Power List 2026 honours the leaders redefining Indian jewellery retail through governance, innovation, cultural stewardship, and disciplined growth—celebrating visionaries shaping the industry’s future with clarity, credibility, and conviction.

Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.

Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas enters the Middle East with a flagship in Doha, unveiled alongside Al Darwish Jewellery and inaugurated by global icon Sushmita Sen, marking a key milestone for the Jaipur maison.

The audacious heist at the Louvre in France, targeting a priceless collection of high jewellery, has sent shockwaves across the global luxury industry. Beyond the brazenness of the act, the incident has ignited concerns about security and trust in the world of haute joaillerie.

From the salons of the Roaring Twenties, to the showcases of today’s boldest designers, Art Deco jewellery is making a glittering comeback — one that is anything but nostalgic, finds out Priyanka Talreja Garegrat.

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s leading jewellery retailers, strengthened its presence in Assam with the launch of a new showroom at K.C Gogoi Path, Khalimari, Dibrugarh. The store was inaugurated by actor Genelia Deshmukh, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion in the Northeast.

Anmol Jewellers has announced the launch of Anmol Accents, a new line of everyday-luxury jewellery designed for the modern Indian woman.

In a unique blend of nostalgia, pop culture, and luxury, Ahmedabad’s jewellery market is experiencing a surprising new trend: gold pendants inspired by the globally popular Labubu toy.

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s leading jewellery brands, has expanded its footprint in the Delhi NCR region with the launch of a new showroom near Metro Station 50 in Noida

In a landmark move for jewellery innovation, Platinum Guild International (PGI) has announced the commercial debut of the world’s first 3D-printed platinum jewellery collection. Titled Tùsaire—the Scottish Gaelic word for “pioneer”—the collection marks a major leap forward in the use of additive manufacturing in precious metal jewellery design

In an industry often dominated by surface embellishments and mass production, Rata by Pratiksha Tandon offers a radically different vision — one where jewellery is handwoven, not embroidered, and every bead tells a story of patience, intention, and artistry. With a freeform technique that sets it apart from traditional crafts like zardozi and adda, Rata is carving a niche in contemporary Indian design by embracing slowness, sustainability, and soul