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  Tariff Shock for India’s Gem & Jewellery Industry!  | 
| Top Stories  “THE VICENZA SYMPOSIUM”:
AT THE HEART OF ITS MISSION, A CONSCIOUS, HIGH-TECH AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR JEWELLERY AND FASHION
  The goldsmith and silversmith sector, along with the fashion accessories industry, is undergoing a profound transformation to ensure sustainable development at the intersection of creativity, artisanal tradition and technological innovation. This challenge is on stage at the first    more  25% Tariff on Goods exported from India to US announces US Fed
   American president announced a 25% tariff on goods exported from India to the US and a penalty of an unspecified percentage for buying military equipment or oil from Russia. While the Indian side has to still evaluate the dynamics of this tariff, it is clear that the US Fed has bullied its way into the Indian terrain.    more  Emirates NBD deepens links with global jewelry retailer Joyalukkas with announcement of landmark AED 500 million working capital deal    Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, NorthAfricaand Türkiye (MENAT) region, and Joyalukkas, one of the world’s largest jewelry retailers, have announced a landmark AED 500 million working capital facility to support the family-owned company’s long-term plans for expansion,   more  The New Jeweller International Media Group
Launches India Jewellery Designers & Artisans Forum The first edition of India Jewellery Designers & Artisans Forum was launched by the New Jeweller International Group during the ongoing IIJS Premiere 2025. Industry stalwarts as panelists discussed the way ahead with respect to the Artisan and Jewellery designers fraternity. A unified call for safeguarding the depleting artisan numbers in India was called for both by the panelists as well as Participants in the room, comprising Association heads, Jewellery designers 
   more   Exclusive  Akash S.    SUNTECH
Redefining the Jewellery Industry’s
Digital DNA Across India & UAE
   Few companies have embedded themselves as deeply into the twin pillars of technology and compliance in the jewellery world as Suntech Business Solutions. From powering India's largest jewellery retail store to being handpicked by the UAE Ministry of Economy for auditing refinery supply chains, Suntech stands tall as a   more  Element Six: shaping the future with synthetic diamond solutions
   Last month, Element Six, a world-leading synthetic diamond company and part of the De Beers Group, announced an investment in Lightsynq, a new quantum interconnect startup founded by Harvard PhDs and former research leads at the AWS Center for Quantum Networking. This is just    more   Brand News    We are major providers of
Fittings & Findings for Jewellery Industry.    In 1998 M/s Harsh Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd was
established in technical collaboration with a highly
reputed Industry in Germany- M/s. C. Hafner Gmbh who
are pioneers in gold alloy technology for the last 150 years for
manufacturing standard alloys. Under the able guidance and
knowledge from M/s. C. Hafner, a unit for manufacturing
standard quality alloys of all caratages and colors was set-up.
It was a    more  Gold Side Production  Specialists in Jewellery Making Machinery & Equipments  Gold side production is an India based leading
manufacturer and exporter of jewellery making
machinery & equipments since 1992. The brand
name of the company is "LION GOLD SMITH". The
founder Mr. Dineshbhai Rabadiya has continuously strived
to achieve excellence in qualitative production. Gold Side
is in to manufacturing of Special purpose rolling mill, Tube
forming machine, Jewellery   more RANSA INC Driving Efficiency for Excellence: Crafting the Future
of Jewelry Alloys with India's Leading Manufacturer     Ransa Inc. has more than 400 "Alloy product mix" in different
segments & offers a wide range of Master alloys & Solders
to the jewellery Manufacturers, who are using Casting or
Mechanical working for Jewellery articles. What are Master Alloys & Solders and their important properties? more WJT India Pvt. Ltd.  INNOVATION, CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY & EFFICIENT CUSTOMER SERVICE are the Key factors to Growth  WJT India Pvt. Ltd. is based in Mumbai, India and is a leading manufacturer and importer of jewellery making machines, tools and consumables. The company provides unmatched technology that enhances the customer's production quality and reduces time. WJT has developed an unprecedented    more  Technology Akash S.   GIA examines another extraordinary diamond
The GIA laboratory in Botswana recently examined an extraordinary pink-and-colorless bicolor rough diamond. Reportedly from the Karowe mine, the source of several notable diamonds, including the 2,488 ct Motswedi diamond, also examined by GIA, the 37.41 ct rough diamond has distinct colorless and pink sections, possibly indicating that the diamond formed at two different times.
‘It is generally understood that pink color in diamonds results from significant stress causing a change in the diamond’s crystal structure known as plastic deformation,” said Dr. Sally Eaton-Magaña, senior manager of diamond   more Amit Pratihari Named Managing Director, GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd.
   The board of directors of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (GIA India) has appointed Amit Pratihari as managing director, responsible for all aspects of GIA India’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, as well as the GIA India school in Mumbai. Reporting to the board of directors of GIA India, he assumed his responsibilities on October 1.
“Amit’s deep experience in retail and brand management,   more   Dubai Unveils World’s First Smart Gold and Jewellery Testing Lab at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
 Dubai Central Laboratory, part of Dubai Municipality, has launched the world’s first Smart Gold and Jewellery Testing Lab - an autonomous, AI-powered device that delivers precise purity results for gold, silver, and platinum in under one minute. Revealed at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the innovation was developed in partnership with the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group to advance Dubai’s position as a global leader in the trade of precious metals.
Operating without human intervention, the device uses advanced spectroscopic and X-ray technologies, coupled with artificial intelligence,    more  Tariffs Impact Purchases, Yet September Sales +10% According to Tenoris, US jewelry sales rose 9.6% in September, reflecting how tariffs impact the US jewelry business in another month of improved sales. Jewelry sales are driven by consumer willingness to spend more per item, with average jewelry prices up 11% year over year. Except for flat sales in February, overall jewelry sales increased every month since October 2024. Year to date, sales have increased 5%. US President Donald Trump released an Executive Order, stating he “may be willing to offer a zero percent reciprocal tariff” to Aligned Partners. The list of products mentioned in the Executive   more |               | 
|  Events & News Akash S.    Bharat Diamond Bourse Marks 41 Years of Excellence & 15 Years of Operations of BDB Complex with the Release of customized My Stamp by Department of Posts, Government of India.
  Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading exchange, proudly marks a dual milestone this year; 41 years since its incorporation and 15 glorious years of successful operations at   more   Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with USD $75m plan
  Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world's fifth largest jewellery retailer, has opened its first showroom in New Zealand as part of a USD $75 million expansion programme, with further outlets planned across Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch. The newest store, located in Auckland's Botany Town Centre,   more  India’s gem and jewellery exports record a growth of  3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26: GJEPC India’s gem and jewellery exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of  3.66% to US$ 14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$ 13.60 billion in the same period last year. This growth comes despite global headwinds, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of India’s jewellery exporters as festive and wedding season demand gains momentum.   more   Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong defies market headwinds with 10% increase in buyer traffic   Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025 (JGW) recorded a 10% increase in buyer attendance over the previous edition – a cautiously positive signal against a backdrop of complex market realities, Informa Markets Jewellery announced today.
Despite ongoing trade tensions, supply chain disruptions and high gold prices rattling the luxury goods market,   more  Malabar Gold & Diamonds Launches 1st Showroom in New Zealand, Strengthens Presence in 14 Countries Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the responsible jeweller, proudly announces the expansion of its operations to New Zealand. The company's 1st showroom in New Zealand was launched at the Botany Town Centre in Auckland. This launch marks a milestone in the brand’s international expansion plan, ensuring its strong presence in 14 countries while delivering exceptional craftsmanship and service. The new showroom was inaugurated by Mark Mitchell, New Zealand Minister of Emergency Management, Police, Sport    more   AGJA and HKJJA Celebrate Strong Partnership, Spotlight ASEAN’s Role in the Global Jewellery Industry
  The ASEAN Gems & Jewellery Trade Association (AGJA) and the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association (HKJJA) proudly marked a milestone collaboration during HKJJA’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, hosting the 2025 AGJA Conference at the Hong Kong    more |     |