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Make #PehlaCheckIAGES Your Mantra for Buying Gold This Akshaya Tritiya

As Consumers Prioritise Trust and Transparency, IAGES Urges Buyers to make Informed Gold Purchases with its #PehlaCheckIAGES Initiative This Akshaya Tritiya

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On Akshaya Tritiya, buying gold for Indians represents everlasting prosperity, good fortune and auspicious new beginnings. For consumers, this occasion is a special and deeply personal experience, one that should not be marred in any way because of a lack of trust in their jeweller. Among the biggest concerns that gold buyers have on occasions like these, as well as during festivals and weddings, is whether the gold that they are buying is responsibly sourced and manufactured and whether their retailer is truly trustworthy, following all the rules to ensure a safe and transparent shopping experience.

In an age where informed purchase decisions are a norm among evolved consumers, quality, transparency, and ethical sourcing by gold businesses are a standard ask. This Akshaya Tritiya, consumers should adopt a new life-long mantra whenever they step out anywhere in the country — Before you buy gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES.

Building trust through a unified gold ecosystem

The Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) is a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) established by and for the gold industry to standardise credibility and ethical practises followed by gold businesses across their value chain. IAGES is committed to creating a transparent, ethical, and accountable gold ecosystem across India by enabling refineries, bullion traders, manufacturers, hallmarking centres, digital gold sellers, and retailers to adhere to a standard Code of Conduct on the receipt of an IAGES accreditation.

Why an IAGES accreditation is a badge of honour

Your gold retailer receives an IAGES-accreditation only after he has been assessed and evaluated by a neutral third party on his best practices in sourcing, operations, and customer dealings and cleared this stringent assessment process. For consumers, shopping from an IAGES-accredited retailer means peace of mind, confidence and trust, with this badge of honour assuring them of ethical sourcing, transparent pricing and standardised operations being followed. For retailers, it wins them an earned trust as well as long-term customer relationships in an increasingly competitive market.

A strong and growing nationwide network

In a short span of time, IAGES has successfully filled in the gap in India’s gold sector, evident by the rapidly expanding IAGES network that stands at 550+ accredited partner outlets today across India. By placing their faith in the IAGES process of accreditation, India’s gold businesses stand aligned and united in achieving the highest standards of transparency and accountability, and elevating India’s gold industry to its global equivalents in the developed world. Some of India’s leading gold entities are IAGES-accredited.

In North India — Bawa Jewellers, Talla Jewellers, Hazoorilal Jewellers, Gandaram and Sons Jewellers Pvt Ltd
In South India — Nikhaar Jewels, Jos Alukkas, GRT Jewellers, Pothys Swarna Mahal Jewellers
In East India — Senco Gold & Diamonds, Orient Jewellers, Indian Gem & Jewellery Creation Pvt Ltd
In West India — PNG Jewellers, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, Kalamandir Jewellers, Lagu Bandhu, KRA Jewellers

With Akshaya Tritiya approaching, this year the focus shifts from impulse buying to informed decision-making. Buyers don’t just seek beautiful jewellery; they demand assurance, authenticity, and transparency. IAGES’ ongoing consumer awareness initiative — ‘Before you buy gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES’ — plays exactly to this mindset, encouraging consumers to take the reins in their hands by taking a confident first step of checking the accreditation of their retailer for a smooth and stress-free gold-buying experience.

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Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar Jewellers Celebrates Jewellery as a Lifestyle with The Great Jewellery Festival

Month-long festival brings together diamond, gold and silver jewellery for everyday dressing, celebrations, gifting and special occasions

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Jewellery is increasingly becoming part of everyday life, moving beyond weddings and milestone occasions to find a place in everyday dressing, work, celebrations, gifting and personal expression. Reflecting this evolving relationship with jewellery, Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar Jewellers (JGP) is bringing together a diverse range of diamond, gold and silver jewellery through its month-long The Great Jewellery Festival, being held from October 15 to November 15, 2026.

Rather than focusing on a single jewellery category or collection, the festival celebrates the breadth of jewellery available at JGP. From lightweight gold and real diamond pieces to statement designs and wedding jewellery, the festival brings together options suited to different occasions, styles and preferences.

The changing role of jewellery is also reflected in how consumers are making their choices. While weddings, festivals and family celebrations continue to be important occasions for jewellery purchases, consumers are increasingly looking for pieces that can complement their everyday wardrobe. Lightweight earrings, rings and other versatile designs can move seamlessly from work and casual occasions to festive gatherings, while more distinctive pieces can mark celebrations and personal milestones.

The festival will feature real diamond jewellery starting at ₹25,000 onwards and gold jewellery starting at ₹10,000 onwards, offering consumers an opportunity to explore fine jewellery across different styles and price points. The gold offering includes everyday pieces such as rings and earrings, alongside designs suited to more special occasions.

The festival brings together some of JGP’s established collections, each reflecting a different facet of the jewellery experience. Amalia, the brand’s real diamond jewellery collection, has emerged as a hot favourite among consumers, offering diamond pieces that combine elegance with contemporary appeal.


For weddings, Sanvi, one of JGP’s wedding jewellery collections, reflects the enduring appeal of traditional bridal jewellery, while Amrapali, a longstanding bestseller, celebrates the timeless importance of traditional and occasion-led jewellery.

You & Me adds silver jewellery to the portfolio, offering contemporary designs for those looking to express their individual style.


Together, these collections reflect the diverse ways in which consumers engage with jewellery today. A customer may choose a lightweight gold piece for regular wear, a real diamond design for a personal milestone, or traditional jewellery for a wedding or family celebration. The choice is increasingly shaped not only by the occasion, but also by individual taste, lifestyle and the versatility of the piece.

With The Great Jewellery Festival, JGP aims to celebrate this wider role of jewellery while bringing its diverse portfolio together under one platform. The festival builds on JGP’s longstanding heritage and credibility while responding to the evolving expectations of today’s jewellery consumer — from those looking for everyday pieces and contemporary designs to customers seeking wedding jewellery, diamonds and statement pieces for significant occasions.

Speaking about the festival, Sanika Pednekar, Creative Director at Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar Jewellers, said, “

Jewellery today is no longer limited to a few big occasions. People are looking for pieces they can wear to work, for a celebration, as a gift or simply because they want to. With The Great Jewellery Festival, we wanted to bring that entire spectrum together and give customers the freedom to find jewellery that fits their occasion, style and personality.”
The Great Jewellery Festival will be held from October 15 to November 15, 2026, at Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar Jewellers.

Key Highlights:
● The Great Jewellery Festival: October 15 to November 15, 2026
● Jewellery across diamond, gold and silver
● Real diamond jewellery starting at Rs.25,000 onwards
● Gold jewellery starting at Rs.10,000 onwards
● Lightweight, contemporary and everyday-wear designs
● Collections including Amalia, Sanvi, Amrapali and You & Me
● Jewellery for everyday dressing, work, festivals, gifting, weddings and milestones
● A celebration of jewellery as part of modern lifestyle and personal expression

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