GJEPC has responded to the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, stating that zero-duty access for jewellery will support exports, improve competitiveness and help double bilateral gem and jewellery trade within three years.

Following the announcement of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali outlined its expected impact on exports, employment and market diversification for India’s gem and jewellery sector.

D.P. Jewellers launches a multi-city jewellery exhibition series across Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh from December 2025 to January 2026, targeting festive and wedding demand through category-focused showcases in key markets.

JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds launches the landmark 15th edition of its Brides of India campaign, featuring 22 brides and 10 celebrities, spotlighting India’s culturally rooted bridal craftsmanship and pan-India design versatility for today’s evolved consumers.

Indriya by Aditya Birla Jewellery launches a set of region-specific bridal collections drawn from the heritage of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, to engage brides seeking cultural authenticity and craftsmanship.

Rooted in Chettinad history, “Pettagam” showcases traditional craftsmanship, global influences, and evolving jewellery aesthetics, offering visitors an immersive journey through the region’s storied legacy and contemporary reinterpretations.

This wedding season, Irasva introduces Rüh, its newest bridal collection that bridges art and emotion through exquisite hand-painted jewellery inspired by the sacred beauty of Pichwai and the symbolism of lotus blooms. Designed for the modern bride and her closest circle, Rüh celebrates individuality, craftsmanship, and the soulful essence of Indian heritage — redefining fine jewellery as wearable art.

Irasva has unveiled Rüh, its latest bridal collection inspired by the sacred Pichwai art of Rajasthan, reimagining bridal jewellery as hand-painted heirloom pieces for the modern bride and her circle. Designed as a soulful fusion of heritage and innovation, the collection embodies purity, growth, and timeless elegance through symbolic motifs and meticulous craftsmanship.

GJEPC has announced its newly elected Committee of Administration members for 2025, strengthening representation across key jewellery sectors including diamonds, silver, gold, studded jewellery, lab-grown diamonds, and regional leadership.

Launch marks a redefinition of heritage, legacy, and contemporary design in fine jewellery

With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

Luxury diamond jewellery brand Irasva has introduced its latest bridal capsule collection, Rüh, a line that blends heritage artistry with contemporary design for the new-age bride and her circle.

In less than a year since launching its flagship store in Kala Ghoda, Kumari Jewels has fast become one of India’s most promising modern jewellery brands. With the recent opening of its second store on Bandra’s upscale Turner Road, the brand is now charting an ambitious national expansion plan—targeting 35 stores across major Indian metros over the next three years, and five to six locations within Mumbai by December 2025