A session titled A New Era of Rarity and Luxury: Crystalline Osmium’s India Debut introduced the Indian gem and jewellery industry to osmium, the rarest stable precious metal, outlining its science, security features and luxury potential. Held on 11 January 2026, the presentation marked osmium’s formal entry into the Indian market.
The session was led by Scarlett Clauss, Vice President, Osmium Institute Germany, and Managing Director, Osmium-Art, who traced osmium’s journey from an industrial material to a luxury asset following its successful crystallisation in 2014. She highlighted osmium’s extreme density, its scarcity with less than 500 kg estimated to ever be available, and its value density, currently priced at nearly 17 times gold.
Clauss explained the dual market dynamics of osmium as both an investment asset and a luxury material, noting how supply continues to tighten as investment-grade osmium is converted into jewellery. A key focus was osmium’s built-in anti-counterfeiting system, with each piece carrying a unique surface structure and Osmium Identification Code that allows consumer-level authentication.
The presentation also showcased osmium’s growing presence in high horology and fine jewellery, alongside practical guidance for Indian manufacturers on setting, heat safety and sourcing. The session concluded with the announcement of Mumbai and Surat-based representatives, signalling structured support for osmium’s rollout in India.