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IGJS Jaipur 2025 bolsters global connections amidst mounting trade challenges

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Against a backdrop of mounting trade challenges, India’s gem and jewellery exporters gathered in Jaipur for the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) 2025, an exclusive export-focused event organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Held from April 3 to 5, the show drew 50 of India’s leading exporters and more than 180 international buyers from 28 countries, reinforcing Jaipur’s status as a pivotal hub in the global jewellery trade.

The show, hosted at the Novotel Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, spotlighted the city’s long-standing reputation for integrated craftsmanship — where stone-cutting and jewellery manufacturing coexist within the same business ecosystem. For many international buyers, this “one-stop-shop” model remains a key draw.

Still, the atmosphere wasn’t without tension. The recent imposition of U.S. tariffs — ranging between 26% and 27% on Indian jewellery exports — loomed large over business discussions. Exporters expressed concern over the long-term implications for price-sensitive markets like the United States, which has traditionally been a top destination for Indian jewellery.

“Tariffs were the biggest talking point on the floor,” said one Jaipur-based exporter. “We’re now discussing cost-sharing models with our U.S. partners, looking to absorb the blow across the supply chain — from exporters to retailers to end consumers.”

Repeat buyers remained a bright spot, with several exhibitors reporting continued interest and steady orders from long-standing clients. But many acknowledged a pressing need to attract larger retail chain buyers, particularly as global trade routes shift.

In response to the evolving trade landscape, exporters are eyeing alternative markets such as Dubai and Saudi Arabia, regions with strong demand and more favorable trade terms. Industry stakeholders also pointed to the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) as a promising channel for diversifying export destinations.

Despite challenges, the sentiment remained broadly optimistic. The GJEPC announced plans to significantly scale the show in 2026, targeting over 500 global buyers and more than 150 exhibitors, a move intended to elevate the show’s global standing and deepen its influence in the international marketplace.

At its core, IGJS Jaipur 2025 underscored themes of resilience, adaptability, and strategic collaboration — with industry players focused on navigating shifting trade dynamics while continuing to showcase the strength of Indian craftsmanship.

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Akoirah by Augmont Celebrates The Family We Choose With A Thoughtfully Curated Friendship Day Gifting Edit

Akoirah By Augmont’s “For The Family We Choose” Edit Celebrates Friendship Day With Timeless Jewellery That Honours Chosen Family, Meaningful Connections, and Lasting Memories.

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Not every family is inherited. Some we find in late-night conversations that stretch into sunrise, in celebrations both big and small, and in the quiet certainty of knowing someone will always stand by you. These are the friendships that become our constants, our confidants, and, over time, a family we choose.

This Friendship Day, Akoirah by Augmont shines a light on these cherished bonds through For the Family We Choose, a thoughtfully curated edit of jewellery pieces that make for meaningful gifts for the people who have become an integral part of our lives. Rather than a collection created for a single occasion, the edit brings together timeless designs that celebrate friendship, connection, and belonging in a way that extends well beyond one day on the calendar.

Featuring delicate layers, sculptural silhouettes, and understated everyday essentials, the selection is designed for those who appreciate jewellery that feels personal rather than performative. Each piece is versatile enough to become part of a daily uniform, yet meaningful enough to commemorate the relationships that shape us. The edit reflects a quiet, contemporary approach to gifting, where thoughtful design and lasting sentiment take precedence over grand gestures.

Namita Kothari, Founder, Akoirah by Augmont Said:

“For generations, jewellery has been gifted to mark relationships we inherit. I believe it’s equally meaningful to celebrate the relationships we choose.”

“Friends become our sounding boards, our biggest cheerleaders, and often the people who witness our lives in the most authentic way. Those bonds deserve to be honoured with the same thought and permanence we reserve for life’s traditional milestones. At Akoirah, we see jewellery not simply as something to wear, but as something that carries memory and meaning. The most treasured pieces are rarely the most extravagant—they’re the ones that instantly remind you of a person, a conversation, or a chapter of your life you’ll always want to hold on to.”

Crafted in recycled gold and set with lab-grown diamonds, each design reflects an emotional approach to modern luxury, one that values meaning as much as craftsmanship. Whether exchanged between lifelong friends, chosen family, or the people who have stood beside us through life’s defining moments, these pieces serve as lasting reminders of bonds built on trust, shared memories, and unwavering support.

Because some of life’s most meaningful relationships aren’t the ones we’re born into, they’re the ones we choose, every single day. This Friendship Day, customers can discover these thoughtfully curated gifting pieces across Akoirah by Augmont stores to celebrate the people who have become family by choice.

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