Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has urged Jaipur and Yamanashi jewellery associations to deepen technology and investment cooperation during a meeting with a Japanese delegation

Ekatra Jewels has raised Rs 10 crore from strategic investors within 100 days of launch, taking its valuation to Rs 100 crore to support expansion and product development.

IAGES and SPJIMR have launched a six-month executive programme for young gold and jewellery business leaders, covering finance, strategy, technology, governance and family business.

International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

With IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 set to expand in scale and ambition, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, outlines the strategy for the show, export growth, and industry priorities, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

QWEEN has partnered with Perfect Corp. to introduce AI- and AR-powered virtual jewellery try-on in India, enabling customers to view jewellery digitally across desktop and mobile before purchase.

The International Institute of Gemology will hold its 32nd Convocation on August 11, 2026 in Mumbai, recognizing 150 graduates and highlighting AI’s role in future gems and jewellery education.

Strong response from domestic and international trade visitors has prompted GJEPC to extend Phase 1 registration for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 until July 10 ahead of the August exhibition.

Indriya has introduced a diamond selection framework based on light performance, with one in five natural diamonds meeting its criteria, alongside the launch of SparkleScope technology across stores.

Founded by Pooja Duggal, Escape Privé has launched in India with a portfolio of laboratory-grown diamond jewellery in real gold, targeting consumers seeking ethically sourced and travel-friendly designs.

ISGJ Jewellery College and Lexus SoftMac have jointly developed a 10.07-carat brown diamond sculpture of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, showcasing advanced design, modelling and precision manufacturing capabilities.

The 23rd IGI D Show, held in Goa from June 11–13, brought together 45 manufacturers and more than 180 retailers, focusing on certified jewellery sourcing, technology adoption and trade collaboration.

Augmont has launched the next phase of its ‘Recycle with Resilience’ campaign from Mumbai, introducing AI-powered purity evaluation in Chennai to promote transparent, organized gold recycling across India.