Haute Jewels Geneva recorded a 20% increase in visitor attendance at its 2026 edition, held at the InterContinental Geneva. The event brought together 44 jewellery houses from 13 countries, with organisers citing growth in international participation with organisers reporting increased attendance from Latin America, alongside growth from Europe and North America. Event Format and Exhibitor [...]
The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District has launched a film series focusing on individuals working across Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, with the first instalments now available online. Titled Where Individuality Shines, the series has been commissioned by the BID and produced by videographer Carl Woods. It presents short films featuring a range of contributors, including artisans, [...]
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has released an updated guidance note on precious metal pricing and customer communication, to support businesses managing continued volatility in gold, silver and platinum markets. Titled Precious Metal Pricing and Managing Customer Expectations, it follows consultation with NAJ members and wider industry stakeholders and builds on a draft version [...]
Raw Pearls has taken over the operations of long-established supplier Samuel Jones Pearls, with the transition completed on 20 April following the retirement of owners Richard and Claire Maymon. The combined business will operate under the leadership of Miranda Raw, bringing together two established names in the UK pearl trade. Samuel Jones Pearls, founded in [...]
India’s gem and jewellery exports reached ₹2,44,827.26 crore for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026, marking a 0.93% increase in rupee terms compared with the previous year. In US dollar terms, exports totalled US$27.72 billion, representing a decline of 3.32% year on year. The figures reflect a trading environment shaped by geopolitical developments, [...]
The National Association of Jewellers’ Institute of Registered Valuers has confirmed the workshop and masterclass programme for its 2026 Valuers’ Conference, taking place on 16–17 May at Edgbaston Park Hotel in Birmingham. Supported by Bonhams, the event will combine keynote presentations with practical training sessions for valuation professionals and the wider jewellery trade. Focus on [...]
The Diamond Council of America (DCA) has launched a workforce development programme, the ‘Second Spark’ Initiative, aimed at addressing labour shortages in jewellery retail while creating entry pathways for veterans and parents returning to the workforce. The initiative introduces a structured route into the sector, combining training, certification and job placement support, with backing from [...]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has opened a new School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in Taipei, Taiwan – the only location in its global network to deliver the full Graduate Gemologist diploma programme in Chinese. The campus was officially inaugurated on 29 March 2026, marking an expansion of GIA’s education provision in [...]
Morley Department Stores Limited has appointed Melanie Smallwood to the newly created role of Chief Trading Officer, with responsibility for the group’s buying and merchandising operations. Smallwood will join the business in April and report to chief executive Ray Clacher, as part of changes to the retailer’s senior leadership team. Senior Retail Experience Smallwood brings [...]
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) will introduce World Diamond Day on 8 April 2026, a global initiative intended to bring together stakeholders across the diamond supply chain to share stories centred on natural diamonds. The observance, which will be marked annually, invites participation from designers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. The inaugural edition is positioned as [...]
