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, Sotheby’s Present 28.88-ct Jwaneng Diamond Ahead of Hong Kong Sale
De Beers and Sotheby’s unveiled a 28.88-carat Type IIa diamond from Jwaneng, set for Hong Kong auction, underscoring rarity, provenance and sustained demand for high-value natural diamonds in Asia.
Angara Collaborates with Lee Harris on Colour-Led Fine Jewellery Collection
Angara has partnered with celebrity stylist Lee Harris to launch a 76-piece colour-driven fine jewellery collection, highlighting rising demand for gemstone-led, stackable designs and accessible luxury across global markets.
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Featured at London Fashion Week Presentation
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery partnered Raw Mango’s Fall Winter 2026 show at London Fashion Week, London, on February 23, 2026, supporting natural diamond promotion through international fashion industry collaboration and visibility.
Desert Diamonds Define Natural Diamond Trend at BAFTA Awards 2026
Natural Desert diamonds dominated the BAFTA Awards 2026 red carpet in London on February 23, worn by leading actors, signalling growing cultural and stylistic momentum for warm-toned natural diamonds.
De Beers Showcases ‘Voyage Through the Diamond Realm’ at India Art Fair 2026
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 Debuts at India Art Fair 2026 with Diamond Exhibition
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.
QWEEN appoints Dalziel & Pow for India store design
QWEEN has partnered London-based Dalziel & Pow to design new retail stores in Bangalore and Delhi, aiming to reshape jewellery shopping through experiential formats, with the first launches scheduled March 2026.
Poonam Soni launches Brace-Watch with miniature art by Nawaz Modi Singhania
Poonam Soni launched the Brace-Watch in Mumbai in December 2025, collaborating with artist Nawaz Modi Singhania to introduce a trademarked bracelet-watch format expanding her collectible jewellery portfolio.
GJEPC Presents $100 Billion Export Roadmap for India’s Gem & Jewellery Sector to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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.
FTA with UK to add momentum to value-added jewellery exports: Kirit Bhansali, GJEPC Chairman
The India-UK CETA is going to boost exports, create new jobs in the jewellery sector, and reinforce India’s position as a global leader in jewellery craftsmanship and trade, says Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.
Kareena Kapoor Khan Inaugurates Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ Flagship Showrooms in Birmingham and Southall
Jewellery major strengthens UK presence with two new luxury destinations
PureJewels Becomes First Luxury Jeweller to Launch Hallmarking 2.0 with Digital Product Passports
PureJewels has become the first luxury jeweller in the UK to integrate Hallmarking 2.0 with Digital Product Passports (DPPs), marking a significant milestone for the industry.
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.
PureJewels Represents British Asian Craftsmanship at Historic UK–India Trade Pact Celebration
In a proud moment for the British Asian jewellery community, PureJewels was among the select names invited to showcase handcrafted jewellery at the official celebration of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hosted at Chequers, the official country residence of the UK Prime Minister.
