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ICA | GemLab India Opens New Gemological Laboratory in Surat ICA | GemLab India has inaugurated a new gemological laboratory in Surat, expanding its presence into the Indian subcontinent and bringing specialised gemstone testing services closer to one of the world’s leading diamond processing and jewellery trading centres. The organisation, internationally recognised for its expertise […]

JGP Jewellers Launches 26th Store in Nipani, Enters Karnataka Market Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar (JGP) Jewellers has inaugurated its 26th retail outlet in Nipani on 11 October 2026, marking the jewellery brand’s first entry into Karnataka. Situated near the Maharashtra–Karnataka border, the new showroom represents a significant step in the company’s retail expansion, extending its jewellery

DMCC has announced Isabelle Strauss-Kahn, a former senior official at the World Bank and Banque de France, as a keynote speaker for the 14th Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC), which will take place on 16–17 November 2026 at Uptown Dubai. Organised under the theme “Reshaping Global Precious Metals Markets,” the conference will convene policymakers, central

De Beers Contributes BWP 1 Billion to Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund De Beers Group has transferred its first contribution of BWP 1 billion to Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund, marking a significant step towards advancing the country’s economic diversification plans and reducing its reliance on the diamond industry. Established jointly by the Government of

Rio Tinto’s Diamond Production Drops 68% Amid Diavik Mine Closure Rio Tinto recorded a significant decline in diamond production during the first nine months of 2026 as its Diavik mine in Canada entered the closure phase following the depletion of its economically recoverable diamond reserves. According to the company’s third-quarter production report, Rio Tinto recovered

JIS Fall 2026 in Miami Records 12% Attendance Growth The Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) Fall 2026 attracted over 11,000 jewellery professionals to the Miami Beach Convention Center from 16–19 October, registering a 12% increase in attendance compared with the previous year. JIS is part of the events portfolio of RX, the global exhibition organiser behind

KISNA Launches Nationwide ‘Shop Sparkle Win’ Campaign Across 218 Cities, Offering 823 Vehicles as Prizes KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s leading jewellery brands, has launched its nationwide ‘KISNA Shop Sparkle Win Campaign ’26’, spanning 218 cities across 24 states. The festive initiative gives customers a chance to win 823 vehicles, including 247

Nemichand Bamalwa Unveils Nav Avatar Necklace for Maa Durga at Indian Museum’s First-Ever Durga Puja In a historic first, the Indian Museum in Kolkata, recognised as Asia’s oldest and largest museum, is hosting Durga Puja within its premises for the first time. Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in

Kangana Ranaut Inaugurates PNG Jewellers’ New Showroom in Ayodhya PNG Jewellers has expanded its retail presence in Uttar Pradesh with the inauguration of its new showroom in Ayodhya by Member of Parliament and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut. The outlet marks the brand’s 81st store overall and its fifth in Uttar Pradesh, following its existing locations

GGJS 2026 Wraps Up With Strong Trade Turnout and Emphasis on Emerging Jewellery Leaders The 16th edition of the Gujarat Gold Jewellery Show (GGJS 2026), jointly organised by GGJS and the Gold Ornaments Jewellers Wholesalers Association (GOWJA), concluded successfully after three days of business activity at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The exhibition