African nations express concern about India taking on as 2026 Chair of Kimberley Process
Concerns have emerged among African diamond-producing countries over India’s 2026 Kimberley Process chairmanship, following unresolved reform debates and procedural outcomes after the November 2025 plenary in Dubai.
Indian Jewellers Reaffirm Commitment to Natural Diamonds Amid Lab-Grown Debate
India’s top jewellers are reinforcing their commitment to natural diamonds, even as lab-grown stones continue to dominate conversations in Western markets.
Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox on the big terminology debate involving LGDs
The proposed move of the Government of India to label LGDs as “synthetic” has caused a furore, with the LGD segment saying this would not only be unfair, it would greatly damage the credibility of a sector that produces and retails grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox, a prominent LGD player, to understand the ramifications of such a proposal.
The Case for Uniform Gold Pricing Across India
The Indian jewellery industry has been pushing for a unified gold pricing system under the "One Nation, One Rate" initiative to eliminate regional pricing disparities. With growing momentum and widespread industry support, the demand for a transparent pricing solution appears to be within reach, finds out Anjana Vaswani
Senco Gold & Diamonds Unveils Rajwada Vivaha Collection & Ad Campaign
The Indian wedding focused campaign stars Kiara Advani
Mandatory Hallmarking: What this Means for the Industry?-Hallmarking 101
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
India Gold Jewellery Summit reveals interesting insights
The summit held discussions on topics ranging from bullion banking, finance crunch, technology to innovation
GJEPC presents The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2019
‘Enchanted Cosmos’ – design theme of GJEPC’s The Artisan Awards 2019 is a futuristic theme for the global buying season 2020
World Gold Council Holds Investment Summit with NYU Stern Business School
The Investment Summit considered major shifts in relation to the long-term investment landscape and explored how they could be addressed.
Making a Mark
Mandatory Hallmarking for a Better Industry
Gems and jewellery industry top priority of GST council
The GST council will pay special attention to job generating industries like coloured stones, gems and jewellery while deciding the rate
Update: Strike against excise duty garners support and strength
MDMA and BDB extends support against excise duty, members have been asked to remain closed on 17th March
PC Jeweller signs a MoU with Martian Watches
Martian Watches is one of the U.S. based leading smart watch manufacturers with a technology experience of over 25 years.
Hurry Up! JJS-IJ Jewellers Choice Design Awards Starts Today!
With New Categories, New Venue JJS-IJJCDA is here in its all new avatar. JJS-IJJCDA commences from today.
Tara Jewellers now on Snapdeal
It is a Strategy to Strengthen Its Presence in the Online Space.
