JCK 2026 officially begins today at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, bringing together the global jewelry and watch industry for networking, education, entertainment, sourcing, and industry celebrations across four dynamic days.
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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced its newly appointed Officers and Board representatives following the organisation’s 2026 Annual General Meeting, highlighting its continued commitment to responsible growth, governance, and sustainability across the global jewellery and watch industry.
HIJS 2026 concluded successfully in Hyderabad, reinforcing its position as one of South India’s leading B2B jewellery exhibitions with exceptional trade participation, strong order bookings, networking opportunities, over 180+ brands, and more than 2 million jewellery designs showcased.
Bonhams’ Exceptional Jewels auction in London will showcase a historic 1924 Boucheron diamond tiara alongside museum-worthy creations from Cartier, Bulgari, Chanel, Sterlé and other iconic maisons, featuring rare diamonds, Kashmir sapphires, Burmese sapphires and aristocratic provenance.
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.
AIJGF has urged the Government of India to establish a regulated Bullion Bank Framework to mobilise idle gold, reduce the Gold Import Bill, and safeguard the livelihoods of nearly 35 million people connected to the jewellery and bullion ecosystem.
A major gold smuggling case at Delhi Airport has highlighted growing concerns over increasing illegal gold trafficking after India raised import duties on precious metals. Customs officials seized 115 gold bars worth over ₹5.7 crore from a US passenger arriving from San Francisco, pointing to a broader rise in organised smuggling activity.
CA Surendra Mehta, National Secretary of IBJA, discusses the challenges around gold imports, Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), lending and borrowing regulations, and key government measures aimed at controlling CAD and reducing pressure on the rupee.
GJC organised a virtual Industry Meet on 13th May 2026 with participation from over 250 jewellers and stakeholders across India to discuss the impact of the recent import duty hike on Gold, Silver & Platinum and the future outlook of the Gems & Jewellery industry.
