Browsing: Gemstones

India’s gem and jewellery sector recorded a 9.07% decline in exports during April 2026, with cut and polished diamonds and plain gold jewellery facing significant pressure. However, silver jewellery, platinum jewellery, studded gold jewellery, and coloured gemstones registered notable growth amid rising bullion prices and changing global demand trends.

GJEPC leadership met Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis to discuss key industry priorities including Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery Policy 2025, India Jewellery Park Mumbai, single-window approvals for exhibitions, and metro connectivity for Bharat Diamond Bourse.

GSI, in collaboration with Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, successfully conducted a Gem Identification Masterclass focused on gemstone education, technical expertise, treatment detection, and consumer transparency for jewellery industry professionals.

The award-winning TREASURES international colloquium returns for its second edition in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 13-14, 2026, bringing together global experts, researchers, museums, and royal jewellery historians under the theme “Crowns and Tiaras.”

Diane Kruger made a stunning appearance at the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival wearing iconic Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. jewellery creations, including earrings, bracelets, and rings featuring rare pink sapphires, yellow diamonds, spinel, and multicolored sapphires.

Kalyan Jewellers marks its third appearance at the Cannes Film Festival with a couture-inspired high jewellery masterpiece designed for brand ambassador Kalyani Priyadarshan, featuring a 52-carat blue sapphire, pink morganites, and 945 natural diamonds.

GemGenève 10 concluded its 2026 edition with record visitor numbers, reaffirming global demand for rare gemstones, exceptional jewellery, emerging talent, and artisanal craftsmanship despite challenging market conditions.

Visual Artist Reena Ahluwalia’s painting “The Legacy of The Winston Red Diamond” has been permanently accessioned into the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, marking the first contemporary painting to enter the National Gem Collection.

Oroarezzo 2026 officially opens in Arezzo, Italy, bringing together global jewelry manufacturers, international buyers, industry leaders, and key institutions to discuss market transformations, networking, export growth, and the future of Made in Italy jewelry manufacturing.

GemGenève celebrates its landmark 10th edition in 2026, bringing together the global fine jewellery and gemstone community. In an exclusive interview with SVAR Media Network, the founders and leadership team discuss the exhibition’s evolution, innovation, ethical initiatives, designer collaborations, and vision for the future.