BIS Notifies New Diamond Terminology Standard
India adopts IS 19469:2025 on January 15, 2026, reserving the term “diamond” exclusively for natural diamonds, mandating clear disclosure for laboratory-grown diamonds to address consumer confusion and standardize trade practices.
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Day 2: Event inaugurated at BEC, New Collections Launched
Day two of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, was marked by the formal inauguration of the venue, and new collection launches focused on lightweight gold jewellery.
BIS Notifies Diamond Disclosure Standard IS 19469:2025
BIS has notified IS 19469:2025 in Mumbai, adopting the ISO diamond disclosure norms, following the GJEPC initiative, to strengthen consumer transparency as India’s diamond jewellery demand expands nationwide.
IIGJ Lab Updates Ruby Treatment Descriptions to Align with Global Gemmology Standards
IIGJ Lab, a GJEPC initiative, has revised its ruby treatment terminology to match leading global gemmological practices, simplifying clarity-enhancement descriptions and strengthening transparency for gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers across India.
Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox on the big terminology debate involving LGDs
The proposed move of the Government of India to label LGDs as “synthetic” has caused a furore, with the LGD segment saying this would not only be unfair, it would greatly damage the credibility of a sector that produces and retails grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox, a prominent LGD player, to understand the ramifications of such a proposal.
GJEPC and De Beers Group Forge Strategic Collaboration to Promote Natural Diamonds in India
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
Valentine’s Day exclusive collection "Will You?" launched by Candere from Kalyan Jewellers
Candere by Kalyan Jewellers this year is celebrating the everlasting season of love in any and every special bond.
GJEPC E-Promotes IIJS Virtual to Middle East Buyers
IIJS Virtual will be held from 12th-16th October
World Gold Council Launches Retail Gold Investment Principles
The World Gold Council launched its new Retail Gold Investment Principles (RGIPs) which provide high-level best practice principles for providers of all kinds of retail gold investment products
Gold Prices During Ongoing Pandemic
Like most asset classes, gold is being affected by the unprecedented economic and financial market conditions in play around the globe, with inputs from analyst and consultant with WGC, Trevor Keel WGC decodes the effect of COVID-19 on gold prices
Pramod Kumar Agrawal elected as first-ever Indian Vice President of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation
He was nominated by CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri, and the decision wasconfirmed by the organisation’s General Assembly and Board of Directors, meeting in Bahrain
The Allure of Colour Gemstone
Gemstone Alert
Malabar Gold plans jewellery facility in Mumbai
The proposed facility is expected to be operational in the next financial year.
Manubhai Jewellers Unveil Bali Collection
The collection includes chandbalis and traditional, vintage jhumkas
MBJ unveils Polki and Diamond Bridal Jewellery
It is the largest ever collection of Polki and Diamond Bridal Jewellery in Mumbai
