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All Roads Lead to IIJS Bharat Tritiya
Bengaluru: The countdown has begun for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, one of the most anticipated B2B jewellery trade events of the year. Organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the show will take place from 21st to 23rd March 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, designers, and industry stakeholders from across India and overseas. Mr. M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, will
All Roads Lead to IIJS Bharat Tritiya
Bengaluru: The countdown has begun for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, one of the most anticipated B2B jewellery trade events of the year. Organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the show will take place from 21st to 23rd March 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, designers, and industry stakeholders from across India and overseas. Mr. M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, will
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Petra Diamonds Sees Steadiness in Rough Sector
Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds’ sales slipped 1% in the third fiscal quarter amid a stable rough market, the miner reported. The company’s sales declined to $119.1 million during the three months that ended March 31, it said Monday, adding that sales volume had jumped 14% to 1.1 million carats. “We continue to see stabilization, with steady demand across all size ranges,
US Jewellery Stores Closing at Slower Rate
New York: The shrinking of the US jewelry industry slowed in the first quarter, as the number of shops shutting their doors dropped by 16%, according to the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT). The decrease in jewelry store closings around the country — 318 compared with 380 during the same period in 2016 — broke the trend of consistent decline
Italian Gold & Jewellery Trade Show Merger Approved
Vicenza: A merger announced in January between the Italian Exhibition Group Spa (IEG) and Arezzo Fiere e Congressi has been approved, thus creating a single representative trade show platform for the entire sector Italian gold and jewellery industry. IEG was created by the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza. The agreement was signed by Lorenzo Cagnoni, President and
Alrosa Readies Clients for New Contract Period
Moscow: Russian diamond miner Alrosa briefed its long-term clients last week on the requirements for its new three-year contract period, which begins in 2018. To determine whether clients qualify for the “Alrosa Alliance” program, the company will evaluate their applications and assess their cooperation during the current contract period, the miner said. Alrosa — the largest diamond producer by volume
Petra Diamonds Sees Steadiness in Rough Sector
Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds’ sales slipped 1% in the third fiscal quarter amid a stable rough market, the miner reported. The company’s sales declined to $119.1 million during the three months that ended March 31, it said Monday, adding that sales volume had jumped 14% to 1.1 million carats. “We continue to see stabilization, with steady demand across all size ranges,
US Jewellery Stores Closing at Slower Rate
New York: The shrinking of the US jewelry industry slowed in the first quarter, as the number of shops shutting their doors dropped by 16%, according to the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT). The decrease in jewelry store closings around the country — 318 compared with 380 during the same period in 2016 — broke the trend of consistent decline
Italian Gold & Jewellery Trade Show Merger Approved
Vicenza: A merger announced in January between the Italian Exhibition Group Spa (IEG) and Arezzo Fiere e Congressi has been approved, thus creating a single representative trade show platform for the entire sector Italian gold and jewellery industry. IEG was created by the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza. The agreement was signed by Lorenzo Cagnoni, President and
Alrosa Readies Clients for New Contract Period
Moscow: Russian diamond miner Alrosa briefed its long-term clients last week on the requirements for its new three-year contract period, which begins in 2018. To determine whether clients qualify for the “Alrosa Alliance” program, the company will evaluate their applications and assess their cooperation during the current contract period, the miner said. Alrosa — the largest diamond producer by volume
