GIA Appoints John Cowley as Chief Financial Officer
GIA has appointed John Cowley as CFO effective April 6, 2026, succeeding David Tearle, who will retire June 30 after 17 years, ensuring leadership continuity and financial oversight.
De Beers Releases Great Indian Diamond Archive Featuring 12 Historic Stones
De Beers launched The Great Indian Diamond Archive on March 31 in New Delhi, documenting 12 historic diamonds of Indian origin to highlight India’s early role in global diamond mining history.
Jaipur Watch Company Launches Maharana Pratap Stamp Automatic Watch
Jaipur Watch Company, led by Gaurav Mehta, introduces a Maharana Pratap-themed automatic watch in April 2026, integrating a vintage postage stamp into the dial ahead of the ruler’s birth anniversary.
Why Repeat Customers Matter More Than First-Time Conversions in Jewellery Retail
Jewellery retail is shifting from event-based transactions to long-term customer relationships. As buying behaviour evolves, repeat customers are emerging as the most reliable drivers of profitability, stability and sustained growth for retailers.
Dhirsons Jewellers Launches ‘Heartbeats & Heirlooms’ Valentine’s Collection in New Delhi
Dhirsons Jewellers, Dhiraj Dhir Group, launched the ‘Heartbeats & Heirlooms’ diamond and gold collection on February 11, 2026 in New Delhi, targeting Valentine’s Day gifting and long-term wear segments.
Why Discounting Is Losing Its Power in Jewellery Retail
As margin pressure, price volatility and shifting customer behaviour reshape jewellery retail, habitual discounting is eroding authority and long-term value, prompting retailers to rethink pricing discipline and strategy.
Event Plan for JJS held from December 19 to 22 2025
JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.
Edstead Releases Docu-Series on Four Indian Jewellery Heritage Houses
Edstead has launched Jewels of Legacy on JioHotstar, a documentary series exploring the histories, family narratives and craftsmanship traditions of Kishandas, Mahesh Notandass, VBJ and Abaran, highlighting their role in India’s jewellery heritage.
Legendary Florentine Diamond Found in Canadian Vault After a Century, Tracing Its Origins Back to India’s Golconda Mines
The famed 137.27 carat Florentine Diamond, long thought lost after World War I, resurfaces in a Montreal vault, reaffirming India’s Golconda mines as the cradle of history’s greatest gems.
Meenu Subbiah Launches “Pettagam” – India’s First Private Museum Dedicated to Chettinad Jewellery
Rooted in Chettinad history, “Pettagam” showcases traditional craftsmanship, global influences, and evolving jewellery aesthetics, offering visitors an immersive journey through the region’s storied legacy and contemporary reinterpretations.
JJS Synergy – Roadshow in preparation for the December Show
In the run up to JJS 2025, a roadshow was held in Chennai at Hotel Taj Coromandel on October 4, 2025, with prominent jewellers from the city attending the event.
The Resurgence of Art Deco Jewellery in India
From the salons of the Roaring Twenties, to the showcases of today’s boldest designers, Art Deco jewellery is making a glittering comeback — one that is anything but nostalgic, finds out Priyanka Talreja Garegrat.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Embraces Gothic Glamour in Loree Rodkin Jewels for Wednesday Season 2 Promo Shoot
Channeling an air of mystique and elegance, Catherine Zeta-Jones made a striking appearance in newly released promotional images for Season 2 of Netflix’s Wednesday, shot at the Natural History Museum in London.
RASA Jewels Reimagines Silver as the Future of Modern Heirlooms with SS/25 Collection
Mumbai-based luxury label RASA Jewels is rewriting the rules of heirloom jewellery with its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, which reimagines age-old Indian techniques—such as Polki, Navratan, Meenakari, Panchchikan, and Temple jewellery—through the elegant medium of silver
Bharat Diamond Bourse Honoured with SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025 for Excellence in Security
The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) has added another feather to its cap, winning the SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025 for Best Security & Command Centre in Premises of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights BDB’s unwavering commitment to safety, technological innovation, and operational excellence in protecting one of the world’s leading diamond trading hubs
