Escalating conflict in West Asia has disrupted India’s gem and jewellery trade, halting diamond shipments and logistics through Dubai and threatening exports and rough supply for the country’s $30-billion industry.

As jewellery buying shifts toward longer consideration cycles, retailers and manufacturers must reframe hesitation not as failure, but as a trust-led decision process shaped by permanence, complexity, and emotional alignment.

ASIS International Mumbai Chapter conducted its AGM and Chapter Meet 2025 at Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, bringing security and risk professionals together for governance updates, discussions on resilience, and leadership transition.

With over 1,000 global leaders in attendance, DMCC launches FinX — an integrated ecosystem connecting commodities, capital markets and fintech — reinforcing Dubai’s growing influence in physical and digital precious metals trade.

Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas enters the Middle East with a flagship in Doha, unveiled alongside Al Darwish Jewellery and inaugurated by global icon Sushmita Sen, marking a key milestone for the Jaipur maison.

Mirari launches Mughalnama, a high-jewellery collection inspired by Mughal artistry. Blending carved gemstones, uncut diamonds and modern silhouettes, the line reimagines royal heritage for contemporary global connoisseurs of meaningful luxury.

VBJ Since 1900 continues its iconic Jhumka Festival, presenting over 2,000 designs that blend heritage artistry and contemporary elegance, reflecting the brand’s legacy, craftsmanship, and deep cultural resonance across generations.

The audacious heist at the Louvre in France, targeting a priceless collection of high jewellery, has sent shockwaves across the global luxury industry. Beyond the brazenness of the act, the incident has ignited concerns about security and trust in the world of haute joaillerie.

As the festive season approaches, Mia by Tanishq, one of India's leading fine jewellery brands, unveiled its latest collection, 'Manifest'

Mirari Jewels has ushered in the festive season with the launch of its elegant Silver Festive Gifting Collection. Featuring exquisite handcrafted pieces such as a Silver Tea Box, Silver Mirror, and Silver Candle Stand, the collection blends timeless tradition with modern refinement, offering luxury keepsakes for meaningful celebrations.

Sharjah’s 56th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show opened with a glittering highlight: the “Dubai Dress,” a 10 kg 21 karat gold gown that set a Guinness World Record as the heaviest gold dress. The expo features over 500 exhibitors, 1,800 designers, and showcases luxury watches, diamonds, and gemstone jewellery from around the world.

Jewellery major strengthens UK presence with two new luxury destinations

Luxury jewellery house Mirari has launched its latest high jewellery collection, Mughalnama, an artistic tribute to the opulence of the Mughal era reinterpreted for today’s global connoisseurs.

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.