GJEPC announced “Quantum Couture” as the theme for Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026 on 22 January in Mumbai, outlining three design categories and opening entries for industry and student participants nationwide.

As gold prices soar to historic highs this festive season, Indian consumers are redefining the way they buy jewellery — opting to exchange and recycle old gold instead of making fresh purchases. The surge in exchange-driven sales has set new records across leading jewellery brands, signalling a major shift in festive buying behaviour amid skyrocketing prices.

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.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is considering entering the lab-grown diamond segment with a distinct brand identity, separate from its natural diamond offerings. The move comes as the $6.2 billion jewellery major studies evolving consumer preferences and explores long-term opportunities in the growing but still nascent lab-grown category

India is emerging as a global powerhouse in the lab-grown diamond (LGD) industry, set to dominate a market projected to be worth $132 billion by 2029. According to RedSeer Consultants, LGDs are expected to capture 16 per cent of the global diamond market by that year, up from 12 per cent in 2024 and 9 per cent in 2019

Silver jewellery is witnessing unprecedented global demand, signalling a pivotal moment for manufacturers in India to scale production, and strengthen their foothold in international markets

India's watches and jewellery market for the year 2024 is projected to be approximately $92.06 billion, with steady growth fuelled by demand for luxury items. High-end jewellery watches are seizing this moment, offering distinctive, heirloom-quality pieces that cater to consumers looking for both tradition and exclusivity

The 4th edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai 2024, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has officially launched. With a goal to increase India’s gem and jewellery exports to the UAE by 20% in FY 2024-25, the event highlights the deepening trade relations between the two nations

The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 Gold Demand Trends report highlights a significant surge in global gold demand, reaching a record 1,258 tonnes, a 4% increase year-on-year and marking the strongest Q2 performance in the Council's data series

Aiming to become one of India's top three jewellery retailers within five years, this move marks a significant expansion of the group's consumer portfolio, leveraging over two decades of experience in the fashion retail and lifestyle industry.

Diwali is always a special occasion in terms of sales for the jewellery industry, but this year, the grand festival holds the promise of a particularly big boom in view of the wedding season coinciding with the festive season, discovers Suneeta Kaul

12 Key Trends That Are Defining the Industry Today

New research highlights key trends shaping how younger generations perceive, research and buy diamonds. Ethical assurances, branded offerings, ‘phygital’ retail and web3 experiences will define the new diamond world

With inflation peaking, retailers are experiencing a bit of a slump, with the middle class particularly sticking to pre-planned budgets and going for more of light-weight jewellery, finds out Suneeta Kaul