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Machine learning is reshaping jewellery retail

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November 23, 2025

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Machine learning (ML) is reshaping jewellery retail by making operations smarter, more efficient, and customer-focused. By analyzing large volumes of data, ML helps retailers better understand customer preferences, predict buying behavior, optimize inventory, and improve marketing and sales outcomes.

Key Ways ML Transforms Jewellery Retail

Customer Analytics and Personalization: ML models analyze customer data such as browsing habits, purchase history, and demographics to predict preferences and provide personalized product recommendations, enhancing the customer experience and increasing conversion rates.
Demand Forecasting: By examining historical sales data along with external factors like seasonal trends, festivals, and fashion cycles, ML can predict which products will be in demand, helping retailers optimize stock levels and reduce overstock or understock situations.
Targeted Marketing: ML enables retailers to segment customers and create highly targeted marketing campaigns, which improves engagement and return on investment for promotions.

Pricing Optimization: Algorithms analyze market demand, competitor prices, and sales data to recommend optimal pricing strategies that maximize margins and respond swiftly to market changes.
Quality Control and Counterfeit Detection: Advanced ML techniques, including computer vision, are used for automated inspection of jewellery quality, grading stones, and detecting counterfeit products—improving consistency and trust in the brand.
Enhanced Inventory Management: ML predicts restocking needs and automates parts of the supply chain, ensuring products are available when and where they are most needed, thus lowering operational costs and increasing responsiveness to demand.

Business Impact

Implementing machine learning helps jewellers:

Increase sales and customer loyalty through customization and better service.
Improve profitability via accurate demand forecasts and dynamic pricing.
Reduce costs and operational inefficiencies, particularly in inventory and supply chain management.

Implementation Challenges

Successful adoption of ML requires good data infrastructure, investment in technology and training, and a willingness to shift toward data-driven decision-making. Retailers also need to pay attention to privacy, data ethics, and evolving regulations in customer data management.

In summary, machine learning enables jewellery retailers to move from intuition-based management to analytics-driven operations, making them more agile and competitive in today’s dynamic market.

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Jewellery machinery is vital investment for global competitiveness

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2 weeks ago

February 11, 2026

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Jewel Buzz recently hosted a high-level panel featuring the titans of the jewelry manufacturing industry to discuss the significance of the JMAIIE 2026. The Panel of Stalwarts comprised :K Srinivasan: Chairman, Emerald Group,Dr. Chetan Kumar: CMD, Lakshmi Diamonds, Bengaluru Nitesh Jain, MD, Purple Jewels Private Limited,Nikhil Ranavat: Director, AR Gold Private Limited & Director, Swarnshilp Chains and Jewels Pvt Ltd

The discussion highlighted how technology is no longer an optional expense but a vital investment for global competitiveness. The importance of machinery was summed by said K Srinivasan: Investing in machinery is not an expenditure; it is an investment.

Key Objectives for JMAIIE 2026

The leaders identified several critical reasons for attending the expo, emphasizing that the “machinery-only” focus of JMAIIE allows for deep concentration without the distractions of finished jewelry.

Technology Upgradation: K Srinivasan emphasized that with 41 years in the field, he views quality machinery as the foundation for working with all gold purities (from 9k to 22k) and silver. Continuous updating is required to stay relevant.
Cost & Loss Reduction: Nikhil Ranawat pointed out that with rising gold prices, the priority is minimizing manufacturing losses. Even recovering an extra 1% of gold through better technology significantly impacts the bottom line.
Weight & Aesthetics: Dr. Chetan Kumar noted the industry’s shift toward both ultra-lightweight and complex fashionable jewelry, both of which require advanced precision tools.
Production Efficiency: Nitesh Jain highlighted the need for robust, “non-breakdown” machines to keep manufacturing costs low for the end consumer.

The State of “Make in India” Machinery

The panel offered a candid assessment of domestic vs. international machinery standards:

Strengths of Indian Machinery	Areas for Improvement
Outstanding quality in Enameling, Casting Furnaces, and Buffing Machines.	Chain-making technology still lags behind global standards.
Excellence in CAD/CAM software and implementation.	Need for more robust, long-term durability to match Italian/Western builds.
High value-for-money and improving after-sales service.	Consistency in high-end finishing for luxury products.

Future Outlook

The industry leaders called for a strategic shift to align with the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision.

Technology Hubs: Dr. Chetan Kumar said government support was imperative and proposed the creation of a dedicated Technology Park for the jewelry industry where manufacturers and AI researchers can collaborate on new machinery.
Skill Development: Nitesh Jain warned that high-tech machines are useless without a skilled workforce trained to operate them. A cultural shift from traditional handmade methods to tech-driven manufacturing is essential.
Global Ambitions: With the conclusion of various FTAs (Free Trade Agreements), the panel believes that superior technology will allow India to truly become the “Jeweler to the World.”

Conclusion

JMAIIE 2026 stands as a pivotal platform for the industry. The consensus is clear: the future of Indian jewelry lies in the marriage of traditional hand-craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.