The compulsory hallmarking of gold bullion is not going to become mandatory from July 1 as the Centre has only begun consultations with stakeholders.

Some of the major aspects of budget representation are duty cuts primarily for gold, cut and polished diamonds, precious and semi-precious gemstones

J.K.Diamonds' online gemology course is imparted via Learnathon, an e-learning platform for diamonds, gems and jewellery education

• ·        IIJS Premiere 2021 Roadshow held in Delhi
• ·        IIJS Premiere 2021 to further boost the gem and jewellery exports. Trade show to be organised in Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from 15th–19th September, 2021
• ·        World Gold Council (WGC) launches The Retail Gold Investment Principles (RGIPs) 

Registration for IIJS Premiere 2021, which is being held in Bengaluru for the first time, is in full swing

IIJS Premiere 2021, the flagship show of GJEPC, will be held in a safety cocoon in Bangalore for the first time from 15th to 19th September 2021, owing to the venue constraints in Mumbai

• * IIJS Premiere 2021, India’s largest gems and jewellery exhibition, to be held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from 15th–19th September, 2021
• * 1275 ROI Applications received for 2444 stalls
• * More than 30000 visitors are expected for the show.
• * All COVID-19 protocols to be followed to ensure safety of visitors

This will be the first physical trade show since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic

•    IIJS Premiere 2021, India’s largest gems and jewellery exhibition, to be held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from 15th  – 19th September,2021
•    1275 ROI Applications received for 2444 stalls
•    More than 30000 visitors are expected for the show.
•    All COVID-19 protocols to be followed to ensure safety of visitors

Amidst several concerns, long meetings, continual discussions and more, the landmark regulation related to mandatory hallmarking becomes a reality in India – all set to change the course of the Indian G & J Industry completely. Opinions from across the industry highlight the upsides and downsides of thisregulation, says Sugandha R

Mandatory hallmarking has finally become a reality and many jewellery retailers are having mixed opinions – on the whole they welcome the move and are eager to fulfill all requirements of hallmarking

The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court passed an interim order on 7th May, 2021, to stop Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) from taking any coercive action against jewellers who may not comply with BIS mandatory hallmarking regulations 
 

"From June 1, 2021, it is compulsory for all jewellers selling gold jewellery and artefacts to register with BIS and sell only hallmarked gold jewellery and artefacts in three grades of 14, l8 and 22 carat gold," Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) stated in a notification to jewellers. What are the latest provisions and their repercussions

A Customer Goes Rogue When a Staff Requests him to wear his/her mask upon entering the Store

Five jewellers speak on how they would react to a sour situation where the customer loses his mind over a polite staff requesting him/her to wear a mask