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NEWS BRIEFING 30 January 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 ‘India’s gold demand to fall in 2026 as jewellery slump offsets investment rise’ Sujata Rao, Jan 29, 2026, Reuters: The World Gold Council said weak jewellery buying amid soaring gold prices will cause India’s total gold demand to drop in 2026, even as investment purchases rise sharply. www.reuters.com 💰 ‘ASIA GOLD India gold premiums at decadal high; China demand undeterred by price rise’ Anirban Sen, Jan 30, 2026, Reuters: Gold premiums in India and China climbed to multi-year highs, but

NEWS BRIEFING 23 January 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 ‘Gold, silver and platinum extend record-setting rally’ Reuters, 23 Jan 2026 Gold, silver and platinum prices reached fresh record highs as investors sought safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty. www.reuters.com 💰 Asia gold: India premiums surge to decadal high on import tax hike anxiety’ Reuters, 23 Jan 2026 Gold premiums in India jumped to their highest level in over a decade as buyers rushed to purchase jewellery. www.reuters.com 💰 ‘Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast to $5,400/oz’ Reuters, 22

NEWS BRIEFING 13 February 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰  'Gold holds above $5,000 as prices stabilise after volatile January' Fortune staff, 12 February 2026, Fortune: Gold was trading at $5,066 per ounce, consolidating above $5,000 after January’s spike to $5,586 and subsequent crash; the metal is up more than $2,100 year on year. fortune.com 💰  'United States–India Joint Statement' White House, 7 February 2026, The White House: The US and India announced a trade framework that will eliminate tariffs on cut-but-not-set natural diamonds and gemstones and lower

PRESS RELEASE: Rudell The Jewellers Highlights Opportunities as Gold Hits Record Highs

Gold has reached an all-time high, creating exciting opportunities for jewellery owners and collectors across the United Kingdom. Local jewellers, including Rudell The Jewellers in the West Midlands, are emphasising the benefits of this historic milestone for customers who own, trade, or consider purchasing gold jewellery. The surge in gold prices reflects a combination of global factors, including geopolitical tensions, financial market volatility, and continued central bank purchases in countries such as China, India, and Poland. Currency fluctuations and low interest rates in major economies have further strengthened gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset. While these dynamics impact investors worldwide,

Homage to Earth: Hidden Treasures by Teresa Seabra

During one of her last visits to India, Teresa Seabra met an old man who had been collecting wonderful dendritic agates since his childhood. He then confided her with great sadness, that none of his successors cared about his treasure. She so decided to take some of them, working with these mysterious stones by combining them with others, with tiny Basra pearls and rough little diamonds writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Necklace: Hidden Treasures I, 2016 Oxidized silver, dendritic agates and crystal rock Necklace: Hidden Treasures II, 2016 Gold, dendritic agates and amber Agate is the name given to numerous varieties of banded Chalcedony,

PRESS RELEASE: IGJS Jaipur Show 2026 USA Buyer Program Appoints Olga Gonzalez as its USA Coordinator

A premier opportunity for U.S. retailers, manufacturers, and designers to access India’s thriving gem and jewelry sector with stipends, factory tours, and tailored support through USA Coordinator, Olga Gonzalez. The  International Gem & Jewellery Show  (IGJS) is proud to announce its 2026 USA Buyer Program, a unique initiative designed to connect American retailers, manufacturers, and designers with some of the most prominent gemstone and jewelry suppliers and manufacturers in India. As part of this expansion, Olga Gonzalez, gemologist and CEO of  Pietra Communications , has been appointed the official USA Coordinator and primary point of contact for American buyers interested

Dimexon Transitions To Solar Power At Coimbatore Factory

Diamond manufacturer Dimexon has transitioned to solar power at its manufacturing site in Coimbatore, southern India, reducing its reliance on the national grid by 75%. This will equate to an annual saving of ~1,400 tCO2e, which is equivalent of taking 333 cars off the road for a year. The solar power project is part of Dimexon’s wider ESG commitments, which include its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030. The Coimbatore site is responsible for 85% of the global company’s total carbon emissions. To further reduce its emissions at Coimbatore, Dimexon swapped out diesel vehicles for electric vehicles in 2023.

PRESS RELEASE: Global Platinum Jewellery Market Rebounds, Driven by Surging Demand in China and Resilience in Key Markets

PGI Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth Across China, India, Japan, the US & the UAE Platinum Guild International (PGI) , a worldwide marketing organisation dedicated to creating, expanding and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewellery, has today shared its findings from its Platinum Jewellery Business Review update for Q1 2025, highlighting strong growth across key global markets, led by a significant recovery in China. Platinum jewellery is seeing renewed global momentum, with China leading the recovery in Q1 2025 as consumer preferences continue to shift away from gold. PGI’s Q1 update also highlights robust growth in platinum fabrication,

Opal for those born in October

Thought to have originated from India and derived from the Sanskrit Upala, meaning "precious stone", Opal is just one of two beautiful birthstones that those lucky enough to be born in October are blessed with; the second being pink tourmaline. Opal was later thought to be a derivative of the Greek word 'opallios' translating "to see a change of colour" and with Opals' beautiful shifting rainbow hues - otherwise known as "play-of-colour", this Greek derivative captures the essence of Opal perfectly. Valued for millennia, Opal can be found in a number of different places with Australian fields among the most

Shine bright like a diamond this April

Those born in the month of April are fortunate enough to have one of the most prized and regal gems as their birthstone. For all those April babies, diamonds really are a girl's (and boy's) best friend. From the Greek word " ad ámas " meaning "unbreakable", diamonds have been the desired gem for centuries; arguably as early as 4 BC due to its unique characteristics and qualities. Historically diamonds first became popular in India where the Imperial Colony and moguls mined diamonds from deposits along three major rivers. Diamond is made of pure carbon and it is the way that

London Design Fair - Old Truman Brewery, London

The 10th anniversary of the London Design Fair runs from 22 – 25 September 2016. This year sees the addition of an amazing new 3rd floor, with country pavilions, features and exhibitions including: 100% Norway, China Academy of Art, British Craft Pavilion, Design in South Italy, Design Prize Switzerland, Form & Seek, Inspiring Portugal, Liu Malmsten & Swedish Wood, Nature Lab, Nordic Design Collective, Scotland: Craft and Design, Swedish Design Pavilion, Takram, The Publishing House (Flea Folly), The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, This Is India & Trentino Collaborations Not to mention over 450 independent designers & studios and

NEWS BRIEFING 16 January 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. ‘Jewellery maker Pandora hit by weak US holiday shopping’ Reuters, 9 Jan 2026 Pandora reported weaker-than-expected 2025 sales growth after subdued US holiday spending and continued pressure from high silver prices. www.reuters.com   ‘Gold Jewellery Demand Plummets 40% Amid Record Prices’ WhalesBook News, Jan 2026 Gold jewellery demand in India fell sharply in late 2025 as record prices discouraged consumers and redirected spending toward bullion. www.whalesbook.com   ‘Silver jewellery demand dips in 2025’ JewelleryNet, Nov 2025 Silver jewellery production

International Jewellery and Watch Show Abu Dhabi 2018

Jewellery & Watch Show has hosted leaders in the jewellery and watchmaking sector attracting enthusiasts from across the Middle East and beyond. Now in its 26 edition, this year’s revamped event will feature exclusive curated culinary and cultural experiences offering you never-before-seen niche collections and a chance to meet the experts behind the brands.  Dates 25th – 29th October 2018 Location ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE Organiser Reed Exhibitions FZ LLC   Countries Represented UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Italy, Switzerland, UK, USA, Brazil, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, China and Hong Kong. Contact info@jws.ae www.jws.ae