Over four days, IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 saw brisk business take place at JWCC; retailers focused on couture differentiation, lightweight gold, gemstone statements, and silver jewellery, reflecting evolving buying behaviour across daily-wear, bridal, and emerging categories.

While multipurpose jewellery is seeing rising interest, exhibitors at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 say that it might be a bit too early to call it a trend, finds out Khursheed Mistry.

Actor Kapil Sharma filmed a key scene at DP Abhushan in Madhya Pradesh for Kis Kis Ko Pyar Karoon 2, featuring an on-screen diamond ring purchase as part of the film’s narrative.

Despite soaring gold prices, steep tariffs and rising crime, US jewellery sales continue to climb in 2025 — driven by resilient consumer demand, strong independents and a smaller but stronger retail base.

The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) recently celebrated Navratri with a vibrant event that combined ancient Indian traditions, modern safety practices, and cross-cultural engagement. The festivities featured devotional rituals, energetic Dandiya performances, a Padel tournament, and a show-stopping performance by the BDB Security Brass Band, which earned an invitation to perform at Finland’s National Day.

The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond exchange, celebrated Krishna Janmashtami with a lively Dahi Handi competition, bringing together its security and housekeeping staff in a spirited display of teamwork, tradition, and camaraderie.

KPMG’s India CX Report 2025 offers a goldmine of trade insights. Here’s a glimpse.

Ratnalaya Jewellers organised a large-scale blood donation camp at its Danapur branch on Saturday, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and community engagement

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a special Hindi language initiative across its offices nationwide, aiming to boost the use of Hindi in official communication among its employees

The jewellery industry, long associated with artistry and tradition, is now setting gold standards in workplace culture, employee engagement, and leadership, finds out Priyanka Talreja Gagregrat

Key findings from The Plumb Club’s new consumer study—and what they mean for Indian retailers

Giving expensive gifts to employees creates a ripple effect that goes beyond momentary fame. Employees not only feel valued and recognized, they end up becoming brand messengers as they take to social media to share their stories. The brand, thus, gets associated with values, class, and a reputation for generosity, discovers Suneeta Kaul

IIJS Tritiya 2025, held in Bengaluru, showcased the resilience and innovation of India’s gem and jewellery industry amid global headwinds. With cautious, yet committed buyers, strategic government support — including the announcement of a proposed mega jewellery park — and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and technology, the show reinforced India’s growing stature in global jewellery trade

As India emerges as the world’s fastest-growing major diamond jewellery market, a strategic collaboration between De Beers Group and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) aims to support the Indian gem and jewellery trade by strengthening the natural diamond narrative