The Rise of Lightweight, High-Rotation Jewellery — A Detailed Industry Perspective for Experienced Retailers
Changing consumer behaviour, rising gold prices and faster buying cycles are driving demand for lightweight, high-rotation jewellery, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, merchandising strategies and sales approaches.
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Files IPO at Rs 367–Rs 386 Price Band
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery will open its Rs 3,800 million IPO on February 24, 2026, to fund 15 new stores and marketing, with shares priced at Rs 367–Rs 386 per share.
IGI acquires American Gemological Laboratories in coloured gemstone certification expansion
IGI acquired American Gemological Laboratories on January 31, 2026, in New York and Mumbai to expand coloured gemstone certification, linking US and India markets through a combined global platform.
Lucira Raises Record $5.5 Million Seed Round to Redefine India's Fine Jewellery Market
Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewellery brand founded by industry veterans Rupesh and Vandana Jain, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, marking the largest-ever seed round for a jewellery startup in India.
IIG Launches Rs. 1 Lakh Course Giveaway at IIJS 2025 — Just a Selfie and Shares Away
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG), one of India’s leading gem and jewellery education institutions, has unveiled an engaging and interactive campaign at IIJS 2025, giving visitors a chance to win a course worth Rs. 1,00,000 — all by leveraging a simple selfie and the strength of their social media network.
CBIC Notifies Procedure for Personal Carriage of Gems & Jewellery at Jaipur ACC and Airport
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has officially operationalised the procedure for the import and export of gems and jewellery through personal carriage at the Air Cargo Complex (ACC), Jaipur and Jaipur International Airport.
Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers Partners with Ignition by Shiv Nadar Foundation for Chennai Edition
Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers (VBJ Since 1900), one of South India’s oldest and most trusted fine jewellery brands, partnered with Ignition, the flagship live conversation platform presented by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, for its Chennai edition held at ITC Grand Chola
Pritesh Patel Appointed as President and CEO of GIA
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the appointment of Pritesh Patel as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel, who currently serves as GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over the role from Susan M. Jacques, who will retire at the end of this year after more than a decade in the leadership position
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Eyes Lab-Grown Diamond Foray Amid Evolving Market Trends
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is considering entering the lab-grown diamond segment with a distinct brand identity, separate from its natural diamond offerings. The move comes as the $6.2 billion jewellery major studies evolving consumer preferences and explores long-term opportunities in the growing but still nascent lab-grown category
Silver Set to Outshine Gold as Analysts Predict Stronger Gains
Silver is poised to outperform gold in the coming months, with analysts citing a widening gold-to-silver ratio and strengthening industrial demand as key drivers. Investment experts are increasingly recommending silver for higher returns, particularly as India's silver ETF market gains traction
Mumbai Airport to Launch Hand-Carry Jewellery Export Facility from May 1
In a significant boost to India’s gem and jewellery sector, Mumbai International Airport will officially commence hand-carriage jewellery export operations from May 1, 2025. The move marks a pivotal development for exporters, especially emerging players, by allowing the personal carriage of precious cargo to global markets
Jewelbox Raises $3.2 Million in Pre-Series A Round Led by V3 Ventures to Drive Nationwide Expansion
India’s leading lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Jewelbox, has secured $3.2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, with V3 Ventures leading the investment
What Jewellery Firms Need to Know Before Going Public
Geetanjali Kedia, Senior Research Analyst at S P Tulsian Investment Advisory Services, talks about the benefits that jewellery businesses can derive by going for an IPO, and the challenges such a step would entail. She also dwells on eligibility criteria, market trends, and strategies to attract investors
P N Gadgil Jewellers Set to Launch Rs.1,100 Crore IPO on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
P N Gadgil Jewellers, one of Maharashtra's leading organised jewellery players, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) from September 10 to 12, 2024
IIGJ-RLC Launches Pearl Identification Service in Jaipur
Jaipur witnesses the launch of a new service as IIGJ-RLC introduces its Pearl Identification Service

