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Jewellers Association Jaipur hosted a royal Exhibitors Networking Evening for JAS: The Premium B2B Show at Jaipur Marriott Hotel. The exhibitors from across India came together to connect and gear up for JAS Show! Welcomed with colourful bandhani dupattas, everyone felt the warmth of Jaipur’s hospitality.

Jewellers Association, Jaipur hosted a grand press meet of JAS 2025 on 28th June, 2025 at the Ruby Hall, Jaipur Marriott Hotel to share the highlights of JAS: The Premium B2B Show. The spotlight was on the Celebrity Face of JAS 25, Shazahn Padamsee, who shared her excitement about being part of this year’s show

The future of India’s gem and jewellery industry came alive at the launch of InnovNXT 40 Under 40 in Mumbai on 25th June 2025 — a dynamic initiative by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body for the gem and Jewellery industry in India, aimed at recognising and empowering its next generation of leaders. With the World Gold Council as Presenting Partner, Godrej as Associate Partner, and DSP Mutual Fund as Co-Partner, the event brought together trailblazers, changemakers, and thinkers under one roof for a day of insight, inspiration, and exchange

The Kerala Jewellery International Fair (KJIF) 2025, jointly organized by Kerala Gold & Silver Merchants Association & United Exhibitions, will be held from 27th to 29th June 2025 at Adlux International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Kochi. As Kerala’s biggest B2B jewellery exhibition, it will feature 300+ stalls, 150+ leading companies, and a 5,00,000 sq. ft. display area. SVAR Kerala Jewellery Awards & Networking Nite is also scheduled on 28th June 2025, honouring industry legends & brands

The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, GIA’s President and CEO since 2014, who will continue at GIA as a strategic advisor until her retirement at the end of 2025

Representatives from diamond-producing governments, industry stakeholders, and leaders from across the global natural diamond value chain signed the Luanda Accord, a landmark accord aimed at ensuring a bright future for the natural diamond industry through renewed investment in global generic marketing led by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC)

Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India is pleased to announce the 8th edition of its annual flagship event, the Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet. Scheduled to take place on June 26th and 27th, 2025, in Kochi, this marquee industry event will bring together leading retail and manufacturing partners across India’s platinum jewellery industry to showcase innovation, foster strategic partnerships, and drive category growth in a dynamic and evolving retail ecosystem

The results of respective research were first presented at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The round table dedicated to the impact of responsible consumption on the development of the international diamond market, where the statement on the complete carbon neutrality of Russian diamonds was made, was attended by high-ranking representatives of the global diamond industry, experts in the field of sustainable development and premium consumption. Participants noted the leading trend towards responsible consumption in the luxury sector against the backdrop of stable growth in global demand for luxury goods, which increases by $100 billion every 10 years

India’s total imports under the Gem & Jewellery category (Chapter-71) for May 2025 stood at ₹32,006.09 crore (US$3,748.62 million), showing a marginal year-on-year decline of 0.18% in rupee terms and 2.52% in dollar terms when compared to ₹32,065.28 crore (US$3,845.69 million) in May 2024.

India’s gem and jewellery exports for May 2025 witnessed a noticeable dip, with gross exports falling 15.81% to US$ 2,263.42 million (₹19,260.81 crore), compared to US$ 2,688.38 million (₹22,414.02 crore) in May 2024. Imports also dropped 12.96% to US$ 1,689.61 million (₹14,393.12 crore). However, in a positive turn, the cumulative export value for April-May 2025 increased by 4.96% year-on-year to US$ 5,202.01 million (₹44,407.30 crore). Imports during the same period declined slightly by 2.52% to US$ 3,748.62 million (₹32,006.09 crore).