Wearable technology has evolved far beyond smartwatches and fitness bands. Today, one of the most promising innovations in the jewellery world is smart earrings; pieces that maintain the elegance of…
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Stay updated with the latest happenings in the Gems & Jewellery industry — events, achievements, exhibitions, and announcements from IIG South.
IAGES Launches #PehlaCheckIAGES Campaign
The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) has launched a nationwide consumer awareness campaign that every jewellery student and aspiring entrepreneur needs to be aware of. The #PehlaCheckIAGES…
Understanding Jewelry Stacking: Market Trends and Design Principles for Gemology Students
The Men’s jewelry market is experiencing a significant transformation, with jewelry stacking emerging as a dominant trend in contemporary fashion. For students at IIG South(International Institute of Gemology) and aspiring…
BIS Launches Digital Hallmarking Pilot Project to Boost Transparency in Jewelry Verification
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has taken a significant step toward enhancing consumer trust in India’s jewelry market with the launch of a Pilot Project for Digital Hallmarking. This…
Oscar Heyman Unveils 2025 Holiday Catalog: Over 100 One-of-a-Kind Gemstone Masterpieces
The legendary New York jewelry house Oscar Heyman has launched its much-anticipated 2025 Holiday Catalog, featuring over 100 one-of-a-kind creations. A celebration of colour, craftsmanship, and heritage, this exclusive release…
C. Krishniah Chetty’s Crash.club Creates India’s First Ring Entirely from a Single Lab-Grown Diamond
Pioneering the future of luxury and innovation, Crash.club by C. Krishniah Chetty Group (CKC) has unveiled a groundbreaking creation, a 7.93-carat ring crafted entirely from a single lab-grown diamond, with…
World Gold Council’s “A New Golden Age” Report Reimagines the Future of Digital Gold
The World Gold Council (WGC) has unveiled its most visionary report yet, “A New Golden Age: Imagining the Future of Digital Gold”, created in collaboration with The Future Laboratory.The study…
Boucheron Redefines Innovation with the Quatre Sand Capsule: 3D-Printed Sand Meets Fine Gold
Boucheron, the storied French jewelry maison, continues to push the boundaries of creativity with its newest Innovation Capsule: the Quatre Sand Collection. Merging cutting-edge 3D printing technology with the timeless…
IIG South Shines at the Prestigious WADA Awards – World Jewellery Design Competition 2025
We are immensely proud to share that IIG South has once again made its mark on the global stage at the World Jewellery Design Competition – UAE 2025 (Season 2),…
LMHC Sets New Milestones in Standardising Gemstone Report Terminology
The global gemstone trade has long faced challenges due to inconsistent terminology in laboratory reports. To address this, the Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC), a coalition of leading international gemological…
