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India takes centre stage as Partner Country at INHORGENTA 2025
India takes centre stage as Partner Country at INHORGENTA 2025
India proudly takes centre stage as the role of official partner country at INHORGENTA 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the global gem and jewellery industry. The show, INHORGENTA 2025, was inaugurated at the India Pavilion today by Shatrughna Sinha, IFS, Consul General of India, Munich; Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Stefan Rummel, CEO of Messe München; and Stefanie Maendlein, Exhibition Director of INHORGENTA.
Curated by GJEPC, the India Pavilion is showcasing a stunning array of diamond jewellery, gold and platinum pieces, fine jewellery, and loose gemstones. The India Experience Lounge at INHORGENTA 2025 offers visitors a multi-sensory journey into India’s rich heritage, blending craftsmanship, culture, and innovation.
Additionally, the Brand India Gallery displays masterpieces from the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards, demonstrating India’s exceptional talent and creative excellence. From the exquisite jewellery and Manchaha Rugs, handwoven by rural artisans, to the flavors of Kashmiri Kahwa and Masala Chai, every element engages the senses. The aroma of sandalwood and the melodic strains of the Sitar create an immersive atmosphere, making the lounge a true celebration of India’s artistry and tradition.
A panel discussion, The Rising Indian Jewellery Influence in the Global Landscape, will explore India’s growing impact on the global market, featuring industry experts Alice Cicolini, a high-end jewellery designer based in the UK, and Radhika Somaia, a brand architect, curator, and jewellery contributor.
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Cartier Romanov sapphire bracelet nets $4.9mn at Sotheby’s Geneva auction
The cushion-shaped sapphire attributed to onetime ownership of Russia’s imperial family was billed as a very rare stone, and had been expected to fetch between 850,000 and 1.7 million francs ($1 million and $2 million)
A Cartier bracelet that was previously part of the imperial Russian crown jewels more than doubled its high estimate to bring in CHF 4.1 million ($4.9 million) at a recent Sotheby’s auction in Geneva.

The cushion-shaped sapphire attributed to onetime ownership of Russia’s imperial family was billed as a very rare stone, and had been expected to fetch between 850,000 and 1.7 million francs ($1 million and $2 million) at the Geneva auction.
The piece centers the cushion-shaped, 197.80-carat Romanov sapphire with the bracelet featuring brilliant-cut diamonds and accented with modified shield-step-cut diamonds. It has an interchangeable engraved rock crystal center embellished with triangular diamonds. The lot was the top seller, beating its CHF 850,000 to CHF 1.7 million ($1 million to $2 million) estimate.
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