GIA will introduce redesigned colored stone reports and extend origin-determination services from January 1, 2026, offering updated categories, fees and broader geographic sourcing data for additional gem materials.

The Gemological Science International (GSI) Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Diploma programme recently took its students on an immersive journey to Sri Lanka’s renowned Rakwana Gem Deposit, offering first-hand exposure to gemstone mining, processing, and trading.

PRET by Couture India 2025 showcased a bold evolution in India's jewellery industry, with vibrant ready-to-wear collections that redefine luxury for every occasion, signalling a powerful shift beyond traditional bridal markets

The Maharaja and Maharani of Mysore paintings by artist Reena Ahluwalia record the historic legacy of Indian gems and jewellery on canvas

AstaGuru’s ‘Jewellery, Silver & Exceptional Timepieces’ auction is a tribute to revolutionary Art Deco movement

Gemolith is Gemcloud’s first curated B2B marketplace for colored gemstones

In the City of Lights, at Paris Haute Couture Week, some of the world’s finest and top of the line collection of high end jewellery was unveiled. High jewellery holds immense inspiration value for Indian jewellers, manufacturers and artisans

A firm believer of slow luxury, Vishal Kothari creates high, artisanal, handcrafted jewellery with handpicked gemstones. Over the years, he has created his own design language that has appealed to a global audience. Some of his pieces are sold at esteemed auction houses for hefty sums. With all that pride and glory, Vishal continues to do what he does best in his atelier in Mumbai, probably while listening to Pink Floyd writes Vijetha Rangabashyam

Discover a World of Wonder Illuminated by a Constellation of Gemstones

The lots on offer range from period jewellery with unparalleled craftsmanship to innovative designs which combine traditional and contemporary techniques.

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The brand new flagship store of Kishandas & Co in Hyderabad takes you back in time, to an era of sheer opulence and elegance says Vijetha Rangabashyam

Anushka Jain, the brainchild behind ‘Vararoha’ a jewellery brand that begs to differ from the current
crop of designs is a multi– talented artist at heart and someone who has dabbled in multiple forms of art before pursuing jewellery design as her career. She speaks about her passion, inspiration, latest collection and more with Vijetha Rangabashyam.

Baselworld 2017 witnessed plenty of gold and an outburst of colourful gemstones apart from the usual fare of diamonds. As usual, designs exhibited a sense of eccentricity, breaking free from the realm of tradition, though most of them were practical in terms of form and wearability. Here is a roundup of jewellery that really caught our attention this year. By Vijetha Rangabashyam.