The Forum on KP Dialogue 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, under India’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026, discussed issues such as credibility, consumer confidence, compliance, and the evolving future of responsible natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.

The KP Dialogue Forum will be held in Mumbai on May 10, 2026, bringing together global diamond industry stakeholders to discuss credibility, consumer confidence and compliance across the supply chain.

HRD Antwerp opened a new certification laboratory in Hyderabad on January 31, 2026, to expand regional access to diamond and jewellery grading services for manufacturers and retailers in South India.

ASIS International Mumbai Chapter conducted its AGM and Chapter Meet 2025 at Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, bringing security and risk professionals together for governance updates, discussions on resilience, and leadership transition.

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.

The JJS–IJ Design Awards Jury Meet evaluated 135 finalists from 834 entries across 30 cities, unveiling new categories that reflect India’s evolving design landscape.

The 21st Jaipur Jewellery Show returns from December 19 to 22 at Novotel Convention Centre, spotlighting ‘Coloured Gemstone’ as its annual theme, with record exhibitors, curated B2B spaces, and expanded design showcases.

Investment-led buying dominates festive season demand, with over 40 tons of gold sold in two days

In the run up to JJS 2025, a roadshow was held in Chennai at Hotel Taj Coromandel on October 4, 2025, with prominent jewellers from the city attending the event.

The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), India’s biggest B2C-cum-B2B jewellery exhibition, is set to return this December with a fresh new look and feel — starting with a complete revamp of its layout.

Signed on 24 July 2025, the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) grants Indian jewellery duty-free entry into the UK — opening the door to a surge in exports and bilateral economic growth.

The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has added another feather to its cap, winning the SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025 for Best Security & Command Centre in Premises of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights BDB’s unwavering commitment to safety, technological innovation, and operational excellence in protecting one of the world’s leading diamond trading hubs

The International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2025, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has received official approval under the Procurement & Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)

The Second SEZ Gem and Jewellery Conclave commenced today at the Bharatratnam Mega CFC in SEEPZ, Andheri, marking a significant gathering of industry leaders and policymakers