Kalyan Jewellers relaunched its redesigned flagship showroom in South Extension, New Delhi, on January 17, 2026, to update its retail format, expand collections, and strengthen customer-facing infrastructure in a key market.

DP Jewellers will host the World of Diamonds exhibition at Ujjain and Udaipur stores from January 21 to February 1, 2026, outlining showroom updates, diamond assortments and certified buying options.

iAMORY has launched an Android and iOS app to strengthen its direct-to-consumer jewellery business in India, addressing discovery, trust and pricing transparency as digital channels reshape jewellery retail.

Pret jewellery is turning out to be a major focus area during IIJS Bharat Signature 2026; exhibitors say it offers several advantages to retailers – it is design-led, the stock moves faster, and the working-capital exposure is low, finds out Khursheed Mistry.

The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat-Signature is scheduled from January 8 2026 to January 12 2026 at the JIO World Convention Centre Bombay Exhibition Centre. The event is expected to unite the entire global gem and jewellery community under one roof. With a diverse array of exhibitors and industry leaders, the 18th edition promises to be a convergence of innovation, networking, and business opportunities.

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.

GIA will introduce redesigned colored stone reports and extend origin-determination services from January 1, 2026, offering updated categories, fees and broader geographic sourcing data for additional gem materials.

As digital platforms reshape how jewellery brands are discovered, retailers and manufacturers face a growing gap between their physical experience and online identity — often shaping customer perception long before the first visit.

DGFT’s December 1 notification includes Ahmedabad Airport in the hand-carriage system, enabling faster gem and jewellery exports as Customs prepares SOPs following GJEPC’s representation to authorities.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil and Sons marked its four-year milestone in Pune on December 1 2025, outlining growth plans after reporting Q2 FY25-26 sales, profits and continued national retail expansion.

De Beers VP Sales Sean Lin meets GJEPC leadership in Mumbai to discuss strengthening natural diamond demand in China, market recovery signals, and deeper collaboration on retail promotion and consumer education.

Despite soaring gold prices, steep tariffs and rising crime, US jewellery sales continue to climb in 2025 — driven by resilient consumer demand, strong independents and a smaller but stronger retail base.

Bharat Diamond Bourse strengthened its focus on global compliance by hosting the RJC Roadshow, where international experts guided diamantaires on updated standards, assurance systems, and ESG-led responsible practices shaping the diamond value chain.

IIGJ Lab, a GJEPC initiative, has revised its ruby treatment terminology to match leading global gemmological practices, simplifying clarity-enhancement descriptions and strengthening transparency for gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers across India.