BVC Introduces Prepaid Wallet Cashback Programme for Jewellery Shipments
BVC has introduced a prepaid wallet within its Universe app, offering cashback on wallet recharges for jewellery shipments, enabling trade customers to manage logistics payments with flexible account balances.
Pritesh Patel to Headline Fireside Chat at 41st World Diamond Congress
GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel will participate in a fireside chat at the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore on July 14, discussing strategy, research, education and provenance initiatives.
Kirtilals Opens Signature Lounge at Coimbatore Store
Kirtilals has introduced a Signature Lounge at its Crosscut Road store in Coimbatore, alongside its Single Edition collection, offering a dedicated space for personalized jewellery consultations and exclusive product presentations.
Gemfields’ May Emerald Auction Generates $ 26.8 Million
Gemfields sold 183,385 carats of higher-quality rough emeralds in Bangkok and online during May 2026, citing stable demand, cautious buying sentiment and macroeconomic pressures affecting coloured gemstone trading.
GSI, Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC Conduct Gem Identification Masterclass
GSI and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC conducted a gemstone identification masterclass for jewellery professionals, focusing on gemstone analysis, treatment detection, traceability, and technical education amid evolving consumer demand in India.
Less Gold, More Money: A Record Quarter By Rupee, A Different Story By Gram
India's listed jewellers have posted their best March quarter on record. Strip out a 79% rise in the gold price, and a quieter, more uncomfortable picture emerges — one the unorganized trade and several regional listings have already started to live with.
India–New Zealand FTA Signed; Zero-Duty Access for Gems and Jewellery
India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi, enabling zero-duty access for Indian jewellery exports and phased tariff concessions on select imports.
Akoirah reports sales growth across Mumbai and Pune during Akshaya Tritiya campaign
Akoirah recorded strong sales and footfall growth across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune during its Akshaya Tritiya campaign in April 2026, driven by a diamond draw initiative and in-store engagement.
De Beers Group partners with Suryakumar Yadav for brand association
De Beers Group announced an association with cricketer Suryakumar Yadav on April 6, 2026, positioning natural diamonds alongside themes of resilience, time, and individuality to strengthen consumer connect in India.
Buyer Fatigue Tests Exhibitors Amid Back-to-Back Trade Shows
As multiple jewellery trade shows run consecutively across India, exhibitors face repeat buyers, cautious spending, and shorter attention spans, prompting shifts in merchandizing strategies and booth engagement approaches, discovers Dhwani Rathod
Gemfields Reports $ 135.1 Million Revenue in FY2025
Gemfields released its audited 2025 Annual Report on March 26, 2026, reporting lower revenue and operational disruptions across emerald and ruby assets, alongside cost reductions and Fabergé divestment.
Couture India Show 2026 Scheduled for September 26–28, in New Delhi
Couture India Show 2026 will be held from September 26–28, at Taj Palace, New Delhi, bringing together leading jewellery brands and retailers for a focused B2B networking and sourcing platform.
De Beers, Sotheby’s Present 28.88-ct Jwaneng Diamond Ahead of Hong Kong Sale
De Beers and Sotheby’s unveiled a 28.88-carat Type IIa diamond from Jwaneng, set for Hong Kong auction, underscoring rarity, provenance and sustained demand for high-value natural diamonds in Asia.
D.P. Jewellers launches multi-city in-store exhibitions across four markets
D.P. Jewellers rolled out curated exhibitions from March 19–29, 2026, across Kota, Ajmer, Ujjain and Banswara, targeting bridal and everyday jewellery demand through region-specific assortments and formats.
Focused Buying Defines IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026
Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 reflects an industry that is balancing caution with business momentum, observes Khursheed Mistry.
