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“Brilliant Bharat” Shines At JCK Las Vegas 2026: GJEPC’s India Pavilion Is Focal Point For International Retail Buyers
3,900-Square-Foot India Pavilion Features 33 Premier Member Exporters
The GJEPC marked its 21st consecutive year at JCK Las Vegas 2026 by organising a massive 3,900-square-foot India Pavilion under the “Brilliant Bharat” initiative. Featuring 33 premier member exporters across Levels 1 and 2, the pavilion became an immediate focal point for international retail buyers.
This strategic grouping directly elevated the visibility of Indian craftsmanship, positioning the country not merely as an automated back-end supplier, but as a major driver of modern global jewellery trends.
Rather than acting as a traditional, back-end manufacturing hub, the pavilion rebranded India as the true driver of modern global design. The result? A stunningly robust flow of orders and enquiries from major US retail chains, independent boutiques, and e-commerce giants.
The defining narrative of the 2026 show was strategic evolution. Indian manufacturers have successfully bifurcated the diamond market, creating completely separate, highly efficient pipelines for natural and laboratory-grown stones.
In the natural diamond sector, buyers looking for long-term stores of value gravitated toward trusted heritage names. There was significant retail traction for rare, GIA-certified investment-grade stones. And heavy, elongated fancy shapes like ovals, marquises, and emerald cuts.
On the flip side of the coin, the laboratory-grown diamond (LGD) sector was an absolute beehive of activity.–, they captured the fashion and accessible bridal markets by showcasing striking fancy-colored LGDs in vibrant pinks, blues, and yellows—a massive hit for budget-conscious commercial retail chains.
Furthermore, the “India Design Gallery,” located at the Level 1 Lobby, acted as a vital visual anchor, drawing interest from visitors from high-end boutiques.
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Sydney Jewellery Fair Puts Education, Technology and Business Growth In The Spotlight
12 Expert-Led Sessions To Equip Jewellery Retailers With Insights On AI, Diamonds, Gemstones, Security, Insurance and Next-Generation Consumers
With the International Jewellery Fair in Sydney set to take place from 22–24 August 2026, organisers Expertise Events have announced an extensive education programme aimed at helping jewellery retailers strengthen their businesses and stay ahead of industry developments.
The three-day fair will feature 12 expert presentations, covering everything from AI and digital tools to gemstone education, diamond detection, business security, insurance and consumer trends.
The programme will open on Saturday, 22 August, with Vikas Sodhani of Unbridaled exploring how AI tools can boost sales and streamline daily operations. The day will also feature sessions on Australian opals, Colombian emeralds, jewellery business security and insurance.
Gemstone specialists Alyssa Cameron and Mateo Patino of GemstoneX will offer practical insights into Colombian emerald quality, treatments, origin and certification. Meanwhile, John Papadimitriou of Safeguard Locksmiths will focus on improving operational discipline and business controls, while Lachlan Renshaw of Centrestone Jewellery Insurance will address protecting jewellery businesses beyond the point of sale.
Technology will remain a key theme, with Ryan Abdullah and Isaac Schaider of CaratIQ demonstrating how AI and technology can help jewellers increase sales and simplify operations. Stephen Moignard of Australian Jade will also take attendees through the origins and characteristics of Australian jade.
Focus on Trust, Technology and Changing Consumers
The education programme continues on Sunday, 23 August, with Christina Loccisano of Searay presenting a live demonstration of diamond detection technology and examining how retailers can use trust as a competitive advantage.
The Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) will address one of the industry’s most relevant areas—the distinction between natural, treated and synthetic materials, including natural and lab-created diamonds.
Other sessions will explore how outsourced manufacturing and integrated software are reshaping bespoke jewellery, while generational consultant Scott Millar will examine the trends influencing the next generation of jewellery consumers.
The final day, Monday, 24 August, will open with Mustafa Ali of Fog Bandit ANZ, who will focus on proactive approaches to jewellery business security and loss prevention.
By bringing together industry expertise, practical education and emerging technology, the Sydney Fair aims to provide retailers with actionable knowledge that can be applied directly to their businesses.
The International Jewellery Fair will be held at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICC Sydney) from 22–24 August 2026.
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