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Kalamandir opens India’s largest platinum showroom in Vadodara

by Josefa Araya

Kalamandir’s Vadodara flagship store features a 1,000 sq ft Platinum Experience Zone for curated jewellery collections. Kalamandir Jewellers has inaugurated India’s largest Platinum Experience Zone at its newly opened flagship store in Vadodara, a move that significantly expands the retailer’s platinum jewellery offerings. Spanning over 1,000 square feet, the dedicated area brings together a broad selection of platinum collections, ranging from everyday wear pieces to gifting options and designs tailored…

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Stylish geometric jewelry display featuring necklaces and earrings. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels The 2027 Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award is now accepting applications for artists seeking funding to develop their first solo exhibition of art jewelry. The award, managed by the Art Jewelry Forum (AJF), provides $20,000—paid in two installments—to support projects that would otherwise be out of reach financially. The grant targets artists at any career stage, though proposals for…

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Art Jewelry Forum Announces $20,000 Solo Exhibition Award

by Martina Torres

The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2026. The Art Jewelry Forum has announced its 2027 Solo Exhibition Award, a $20,000 grant open to jewelry artists of any age and nationality. The award aims to support the creation of a solo exhibition, advancing an artist working in the field of art jewelry. The proposed project should focus on jewelry, defined broadly. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2026. Upcoming…

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GIA’s MD pushes standardized grading to boost trust in India’s

GIA’s MD Amit Pratihari pushes standardized diamond grading in India to combat...

Antonia So • Oct 26, 2026 • Pawn Insights

GIA’s MD pushes standardized grading to boost trust in India’s

* *GIA India diamond grading laboratory**. Amit Pratihari, managing director of GIA India, called his first months with the organization eye-opening. Within weeks of taking the role, he observed that GIA’s methods for assessing diamonds stood apart from common...

industry practices. While many evaluations depend on individual judgment, GIA uses systematic scientific analysis to produce reliable, standardized results. The absence of uniform standards in diamond grading has long fueled inconsistency. A stone labeled "flawless" in Mumbai might carry a...

Forevermark Expands in India, Targets Young Buyers

Forevermark India expansion targets young buyers with plans to grow from 10...

Martina Torres • Oct 23, 2026 • Investment Grade

Forevermark Expands in India, Targets Young Buyers

I ndian diamond jewelry store. Forevermark plans to expand its diamond jewellery presence in India from 10 stores to 100 by 2030, targeting the country's top-20 cities as part of a broader growth strategy. The luxury brand, owned by...

De Beers, aims to capitalize on India's position as the second-largest diamond market globally, where natural diamond jewellery sales are growing at 13.5% annually. This expansion reflects a strategic shift toward understanding local consumer behavior and market readiness to support...

Kuwait exempts 21 jewelry brands from hallmarking

Kuwait exempts 21 international jewelry brands from mandatory hallmarking under Ministerial Resolution...

Antonia So • Oct 20, 2026 • Pawn Insights

Kuwait exempts 21 jewelry brands from hallmarking

K uwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry approved the decision under Ministerial Resolution No. 165 of 2019. Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry approved hallmarking exemptions for precious metal products imported under 21 international jewelry brands. The decision recognizes...

the hallmarks carried by qualifying products, potentially simplifying import procedures for approved brands operating in the Kuwaiti market. The exemptions were authorized under Ministerial Resolution No. 165 of 2019, which governs the verification and hallmarking of imported precious metals and...

UAE Youth Favor Lighter Gold Designs Over Heavy Traditions

UAE youth favor lighter gold designs over heavy traditions, blending cultural practices...

Antonia So • Oct 16, 2026 • Resale Value

UAE Youth Favor Lighter Gold Designs Over Heavy Traditions

Y oung UAE buyers are turning to lighter gold designs that combine contemporary style, everyday practicality and enduring valueImage. The younger generation in the United Arab Emirates is adjusting their gold jewelry purchases, favoring lighter and more modern designs...

over the heavier styles once reserved for special occasions. This adjustment shows how cultural practices are blending with contemporary needs. Gold still holds strong cultural importance, appearing in weddings, gifts, and savings, but younger buyers are rethinking how it fits...