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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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Gemfields Group CEOÂ Sean Gilbertson Will Step By Mutual Agreement On 15 July 2026
The Company Has Appointed David Lovett As Interim CEO, While He Continues To Oversee The Finance Function, Ensuring Leadership Continuity During The Transition Period.
Gemfields Group has announced that Chief Executive Officer Sean Gilbertson will step down from his position by mutual agreement on 15 July 2026, marking the end of an eight-year tenure at the helm of the coloured gemstone producer. The company has appointed David Lovett as interim CEO, while he continues to oversee the finance function, ensuring leadership continuity during the transition period.
Having assumed the CEO role on 31 March 2018, Gilbertson has played a defining role in shaping Gemfields’ strategic direction, strengthening its global reputation in responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, and advancing the company’s initiatives in sustainability, transparency, and community development. Under his leadership, Gemfields reinforced its position in the emerald and ruby sectors, while promoting greater traceability and ethical standards across the wider gemstone industry.
The leadership change comes at a pivotal moment for the Group. In recent months, Gemfields has been contending with a combination of operational and market headwinds, including production constraints, softer market conditions in certain categories, and pressures on cash flow. These challenges have underscored the need for strategic agility and disciplined capital management as the company works to maintain operational resilience and long-term growth.
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