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Stay updated with the latest happenings in the Gems & Jewellery industry — events, achievements, exhibitions, and announcements from IIG South.
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…
GJEPC Elects New Committee of Administration Members for 2025: Key Industry Leaders Announced
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has officially announced the results of its Committee of Administration (CoA) elections for 2025, declaring the winners on September 19, 2025. The…
A Monument to Majesty: The Crown Coin Honouring Queen Elizabeth II
From London to Sri Lanka, from diamond mines in Australia to gold refineries in India, The Crown Coin is the culmination of an epic global collaboration among artisans, architects, and…
Joy Alukkas: From Thrissur to Top of Forbes — The Jeweller Who Keeps Rising
Joy Alukkas has once again proven that grit, vision, and relentless expansion can elevate not just a brand but an entire legacy. In a historic shift that has sent ripples…
Natural Diamond Council Launches Premier Retailer Accreditation: A New Benchmark for Trust in Diamonds
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has introduced the Premier Retailer Accreditation Program, setting a new global benchmark for natural diamond retailers. This initiative is designed to recognize jewellers who uphold…
Marie Antoinette Style Exhibition 2025: Enduring Elegance at the V&A London
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London is set to host a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, Marie Antoinette Style, from 20 September 2025 to 22 March 2026. This landmark show, the…
FCRF Expands Access to Printed Rarity Report for Fancy Color Diamonds
The Rarity Report – Fancy Color Research Foundation
Jewellers Association Bengaluru Welcomes Fresh Leadership for 2025–26
In a board meeting held on 4th September 2025, the Jewellers Association Bengaluru (JAB) announced its newly reshuffled leadership team for the 2025–26 term. Continuing his visionary leadership, Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta has…
BIS Hallmarking for Silver and Gold Jewellery: New Rules from September 1, 2025
From September 1, 2025, BIS hallmarking becomes mandatory for silver jewellery in India, alongside gold. Learn the new rules, hallmark symbols, exemptions, and how it impacts jewellers and buyers. What…
