Vicenzaoro January 2026 attracted global buyers led by the US, UK, India and Germany, reinforcing its role as a key sourcing and technology hub amid volatile metal prices and shifting international trade dynamics.

GSI and Mindron introduce Trusure Apex, an advanced screening instrument engineered for rapid, accurate detection of natural, lab-grown, and simulant diamonds across all jewellery formats, enhancing trust and efficiency for retailers and manufacturers.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will host the first Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025) from September 11–13 at the Jeddah Superdome, in what is being seen as a major step in strengthening jewellery trade ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in gemological certification, reinforced its position as a trusted laboratory partner for India’s jewellery supply chain at the IIJS Premiere 2025, held at the Nesco Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

British luxury jewellery brand Anayah, renowned for blending South Asian heritage with contemporary design, has taken a significant step towards gender inclusivity by hiring its first female artisans in India—a move that challenges long-standing norms in the traditionally male-dominated jewellery-making sector

Highlights included Govind Bhai Dholakia’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings to industry titan, a focus on karigars and sustainability, the potential of blockchain to revolutionise transparency in the jewellery supply chain and the future of the industry

IGJS is a curated exhibition with a global focus, offering top-quality ‘Made in India’ jewellery exclusively to international buyers

Mandatory hallmarking, final call to be made on June 14 after high level discussion between jewellers’ representatives and BIS officials
 

The Government of India is making hallmarking (certification of purity) of gold jewellery mandatory from 15 June 2021. Among the many difficulties that jewellery business owners are facing in hallmarking their products major ones include: HUID and its impracticalities, dearth of assaying and hallmarking centres in India and heritage jewellery issues when it comes to hallmarking

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading sustainability standard-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch supply chain, has joined the UN Global Compact SDG Ambition platform

The Indian jewellery manufacturing fraternity is resilient and amidst a surge in Covid 19 cases in some states, lack of skilled artisans, liquidity issues and economic downturn, they are ploughing through the crisis to meet the ongoing festive and wedding demand

Gold jewellery manufacturers have arguably faced a lot during the past eight months of this year. Here’s how they met their individual challenges

RJC membership always brings upon BVCI an enormous responsibility of ensuring the best practices in its business relationships & operations

He will represent the service industry forum in the jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail and will also join the current Board members to work closely with the RJC’s Executive Committee