Last year, emeralds have unequivocally risen to the forefront of the coloured gemstone world, not as a fleeting trend but as a sustained market phenomenon. Once appreciated mainly for tradition or heritage,…
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India’s silver market is expected to see slower jewellery and silverware demand in 2026 as elevated prices weigh on discretionary spending, even as investment buying strengthens. The latest outlook from the Silver…
Duty reliefs, tariff tweaks, quicker refunds, and clearer rulings aim to cut costs and improve ease of doing business. Here is a quick snapshot of what matters most for the trade, as…
The Indian gem and jewellery industry has received a monumental boost following the landmark announcement of a framework for an Interim Agreement between India and the US. Solitaire International spoke to key…
Our guest writer, Neil Sonawala, Managing Director of the Indian chapter of Zen Diamond, a Turkish brand with over 450 stores worldwide, examines why natural diamonds continue to command enduring desirability—even amid…
At an unforgettable Men of Platinum exclusive event, hosted by Platinum Guild International – India on 3 February 2026, “The Thala of Cricket”, MS Dhoni, interacted with the audience at Taj Lands’…
Statement By Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC “The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has hailed the landmark India-U.S. trade agreement as a “vital relief measure for India’s gem and jewellery…
2026 marks the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese Lunar calendar, a rare 60-year alignment that brings the energy of fire and horse together. This period is traditionally considered synonymous…
“We thank the Government for a positive, growth-focused Budget that addresses key bottlenecks and gives fresh momentum to India’s gems and jewellery sector. It improves liquidity, supports manufacturing and strengthens exports across…
As geopolitical flashpoints multiplied and policy shocks rippled out of Washington under Donald Trump, investors ran for cover and straight into bullion. Bullion analyst Sanjiv Arole sums it up. The year 2026…