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.

SMR Jewels Limited has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering opening on May 26, 2026, with a price band of ₹128–₹135 per equity share. The jewellery company plans to list on BSE SME and reported strong revenue and profit growth over the last three fiscals.

OROAREZZO 2026 successfully strengthened Italy’s global jewelry manufacturing presence with increased international attendance, participation from 110 countries, strategic market engagement, and the launch of “The Global Outlook 2026” conference focused on emerging opportunities and export diversification.

Cartier has unveiled Le Chœur des Pierres, an extraordinary high jewellery collection presented in Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera. Celebrating rare gemstones, artistic craftsmanship, iconic animal motifs, and contemporary elegance, the collection reaffirms Cartier’s position at the forefront of haute joaillerie.

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.

The All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation (AIJGF) met Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan Ji to discuss concerns regarding the jewellery industry, gold demand, livelihoods, and the proposed Bullion Bank Framework aimed at reducing India’s Gold Import Bill.

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.

India has tightened import regulations for select silver categories under the revised DGFT policy framework. The move places specific silver products under the “Restricted” category, requiring authorisation for imports meant for domestic consumption, while export-oriented imports remain exempt.