Every July, the Business Design Centre in London turns into one of the world’s biggest stages for graduate design talent. New Designers 2026, running from 1 to 4 July, brought…
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Stay updated with the latest happenings in the Gems & Jewellery industry — events, achievements, exhibitions, and announcements from IIG South.
From Classroom to Mine: IIG South’s Sri Lankan Gemology Study Tour 2026
Some lessons in gemology cannot be taught from a desk. They have to be felt, in the weight of wet gravel pulled from a mine shaft, in the heat of…
GJEPC’s JewelStart Industry Innovation Challenge 2026 and Why Gems & Jewellery Education Has Never Mattered More
India’s gems and jewellery industry, a sector that contributes billions to the country’s exports and employs millions of skilled artisans, is at a turning point. In May 2026, the Gem…
World’s Second-Largest Ruby Unearthed in Myanmar’s Mogok Valley
In mid-April 2026, miners working in the legendary Mogok Valley of Myanmar unearthed what is now being called one of the most significant ruby discoveries in modern gemological history. Weighing…
India Is Now the World’s Second-Largest Diamond Jewellery Market – What It Means for Your Jewellery Merchandising Career
The numbers are in. The consumer has changed. And the jewellery industry is looking for professionals who understand both. For decades, India’s role in the global diamond trade was defined…
India’s First B.Sc. in Gems & Jewellery Design Is Here, and IIG South Is Leading It
Batch Starts: July 2026 | Limited Seats | Bengaluru For the first time in India’s history, you can earn a full university-recognised undergraduate degree in Gems & Jewellery and IIG…
Angel Cut Diamond Explained: Jacob & Co.’s Patented 37-Facet Innovation
The Angel Cut diamond is a patented, 37-facet diamond cut developed entirely in-house by luxury watch and jewellery house Jacob & Co. Introduced in 2026 as the centrepiece of the…
World Diamond Day 2026: Everything You Need to Know
World Diamond Day 2026 is officially on the calendar. On April 8, 2026, the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) will launch the first-ever global celebration dedicated entirely to natural diamonds, inviting…
AGTA Unveils Two New Spectrum Awards Categories for 2026 | Innovative Design & Stuller Color of the Year
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is expanding its prestigious annual Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards for 2026, introducing two brand-new categories designed to broaden the competition’s reach and celebrate…
Gemvision Design Awards 2026: A Complete Guide for Jewelry Design Students
The Gemvision Design Awards 2026 is one of the most exciting global opportunities for jewelry design students and professionals who use digital design tools. Organised alongside the Gemvision Symposium, this…
