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Jaipur holds a distinct position in the world of jewellery, and the Jaipur Jewellery Show stands as a celebration of the city’s rich heritage, tradition and artistry. This was stated by Deputy CM of Rajasthan, Dr Premchand Bairwa, while addressing the valedictory ceremony of Jaipur Jewellery Show 2025 as the Chief Guest. He further emphasised that the jewellery industry plays a vital role in economic growth and employment generation, adding that the state government remains committed to supporting and encouraging the industry through progressive policies and continued ease of doing business.
The second day of the country’s leading B2B and B2C jewellery exhibition, the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), witnessed a massive turnout of jewellery enthusiasts on Saturday at the JECC. Approximately 14,000 visitors attended the show on the second day alone. With enthusiastic participation from jewellery retailers, traders and buyers from across India and overseas, the venue remained vibrant throughout the day. The exhibition presents a fine blend of traditional and contemporary designs. This year’s show, with a special focus on coloured gemstones, is also showcasing an extensive range of gold, diamond, Kundan, Polki, and silver jewellery, which has been drawing significant attention from visitors. Designer booths, in particular, have emerged as a major talking point among attendees. It is to be noted that the four-day show is scheduled to continue until 22 December, is themed ‘Coloured Gemstones – Shaping Dreams in Every Colour’.
Jewellery is the country’s second-largest industry, and events like the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) play a crucial role in strengthening the personal and organisational relationships that sustain it. This was stated by Mr. Pritesh Patel, President and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA), while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the country’s No. 1 B2B and B2C jewellery exhibition—the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS)—at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, Sitapura, today, where he was speaking as the Chief Guest. The theme of the show this year is “Coloured Gemstones – Shaping Dreams in Every Color.
The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which abolishes customs duty on imports of gems and jewellery in Oman from India, is expected to significantly boost India’s exports to Oman and strengthen direct trade linkages between the two countries, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
The Chennai Wholesale Jewellers Association marked a historic milestone with its official Installation Ceremony on 16 December at Taj Connemara, Chennai. The evening celebrated leadership, collective vision, and the formal installation of the Committee of Administration for the 2026–2028 term, with Mr Ashok Kumar Jain elected as First President of the CWJA.
The Coimbatore Jewellery Show (CJS) 2025 was inaugurated in a grand manner on 13th Dec 2025 at Codissia Tradefair Complex, Hall D, Coimbatore, in the presence of leading jewellery retailers from Tamil Nadu and members of the Coimbatore Jewellers Association. The show highlights Coimbatore’s distinctive jewellery designs, attracting both corporate and single-store retailers from across India to Coimbatore.
India’s No. 1 B2B and B2C show — the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) will be held this year with the theme “Coloured Gemstones” at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, Sitapura, from 19 to 22 December 2025. JJS has earned a special global identity as the premier December jewellery show, where top jewellery traders showcase their newest designs and finest craftsmanship. JJS is prominently featured in annual calendars across India and abroad.
The Poonam Soni Atelier in Santacruz West, Mumbai, transformed into an elegant, art-filled haven on Thursday, December 11, 2025, as India’s pioneering luxury jewellery artiste Poonam Soni unveiled her newest cult creation, the Brace-Watch, a bracelet styled like a watch featuring miniature art by Nawaz Modi Singhania.
In an industry defined by precision, expertise, and technical mastery, the International Institute
of Gemology (IIG) introduces Diamond Fundamentals, a pioneering resource that brings together two worlds seldom combined; structured diamond education and the age-old tradition of storytelling. This collaboration marks one of the most unique initiatives in the diamond sector,
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