The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a groundbreaking regulation that will reshape how diamonds are described and sold in India. The BIS diamond disclosure standard IS 19469:2025, notified…
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India to Chair the Kimberley Process in 2026: What It Means for the Global Diamond Industry
India has been officially selected to Chair the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in 2026, marking a significant milestone for the global diamond industry. The announcement, welcomed by the Gem…
Smart Earrings: The Future of Wearable Technology in Jewelry Design
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…
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…
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…
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…
