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

In a powerful celebration of harmony, health, and holistic well-being, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. marked International Yoga Day 2025 with the spirited participation of over 7,300 individuals across India. This included 2,300 employees from HK offices in Surat and Mumbai locations, along with more than 5,000 participants from Kisna’s 81 retail stores across 18 states. The day reflected the company’s steadfast belief that the strength of a business begins with the wellness of its people and communities.

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)

Construction of MRM’s second processing plant (or “PP2”), designed to triple MRM’s ore processing capacity from 200tph to 600tph, is 95% complete and materially on budget. PP2 is now expected to produce its first rubies during August 2025 courtesy of the plant’s core components. Final completion of PP2, including the tailings belt conveyor and decanter centrifuge, is now expected to occur during September 2025

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

In a watershed step to boost consumer demand for natural diamonds, GJEPC joined top diamond-producing nations and industry bodies in signing the Luanda Accord on 18th June 2025. The signatories—including mining ministers of Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and DRC, in collaboration with GJEPC, AWDC, DMCC and De Beers—pledged to contribute 1% of annual rough diamond revenues to fund a global marketing campaign spearheaded by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC)

In a watershed step to boost consumer demand for natural diamonds, GJEPC joined top diamond-producing nations and industry bodies in signing the Luanda Accord on 18th June 2025. The signatories—including mining ministers of Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and DRC, in collaboration with GJEPC, AWDC, DMCC and De Beers—pledged to contribute 1% of annual rough diamond revenues to fund a global marketing campaign spearheaded by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC)

In a year dominated by inflation fears, central bank hedging, and shifting consumer behaviors, platinum has emerged as a standout performer. While gold has seen an impressive ~29% year-to-date gain, platinum has surged even further—rising by approximately 40–44% in 2025.