India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a standard operating procedure governing bank account freezes in cybercrime investigations, offering relief to Surat’s diamond industry after multiple firms faced sudden account suspensions.

Selective buying defined the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2026 as Southeast Asian and Indian buyers dominated attendance, large diamonds and coloured gemstones saw demand, while overall market sentiment remained cautious.

De Beers presented “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm” at India Art Fair 2026 in New Delhi on 6 February, collaborating with Lakshmi Madhavan to explore diamonds’ geological origins and material heritage.

De Beers will present Voyage Through the Diamond Realm at India Art Fair 2026 in New Delhi from February 5–8, marking its India debut to position natural diamonds within art and culture.

DITP and GIT announced the 73rd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, to be held February 22–26, 2026 in Bangkok, with expanded exhibition space and trade value projected to exceed $ 150 million.

IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 opened at JWCC, Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders, and 1,600 exhibitors and global buyers; with a focus on exports, product launches, and knowledge sessions, the show is likely to set the tone for the industry for the rest of the year.

GJEPC’s IIJS Bharat–Signature 2026 will be held in Mumbai from January 8–12 across two venues, bringing exhibitors and global buyers together to set early-year sourcing and business direction.

BIS has notified IS 19469:2025 in Mumbai, adopting the ISO diamond disclosure norms, following the GJEPC initiative, to strengthen consumer transparency as India’s diamond jewellery demand expands nationwide.

International Institute of Gemology used Jaipur Jewellery Show 2025 to demonstrate its industry-integrated education model, combining trade exposure, manufacturing visits and design evaluation to prepare students for jewellery business realities.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers introduced its 14kt Polki Edit in December 2025, expanding its polki jewellery offerings with lightweight designs positioned for weddings, parties and occasion-led demand across retail markets.

The GJEPC hails the Union Cabinet’s Export Promotion Mission as a transformative step that strengthens MSMEs, boosts global competitiveness, and accelerates India’s journey toward $ 100 billion gem and jewellery exports by 2047.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers launches Lagan, a versatile bridal jewellery collection inspired by India’s cultural heritage, celebrating the bride and her loved ones with timeless gold craftsmanship, heirloom appeal, and contemporary wedding elegance.

GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali, addressing Prime Minister Modi’s select industry meet, outlined a roadmap to make India the global hub for gems and jewellery with $100 billion exports by 2047.

The global jewellery fraternity convened in Paris for the 2025 CIBJO Congress, where industry leaders, policymakers, and experts gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of the gem and jewellery trade.