As leading retailers and designers flag rising interest in colour stones, COUTURE India 2026 reveals how emeralds, turquoise and Tanzanite are shaping the jewellery conversation ahead of the wedding season, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

The 11th edition of COUTURE India opens in New Delhi with five jewellery leaders, over 100 exhibitors and 700 retailers and buyers from across India.

The new bridal jewellery collection is anchored by the campaign ‘One Wedding. Many Stories’, bringing regional traditions into a contemporary wedding wardrobe

Shankesh Jewellers made its stock-market debut on August 25, with shares listing at a premium on NSE and BSE after its INR 367.18 crore IPO was subscribed 2.8 times.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers has introduced Gul, a bridal jewellery collection inspired by the mogra flower, combining floral and botanical motifs with traditional Indian ornamentation.

Kumar Jewels has launched The Maharani Edit, a bridal Polki collection drawing on royal Indian jewellery traditions, with chokers, necklaces and statement pieces for wedding occasions

IIJS 2026 ended with healthy buyer attendance and active enquiries, while retailers remained selective on quantities, focusing on immediate demand, inventory rotation and festive requirements.

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

Laboratory-grown jewellery brand Inarra Atelier has opened its first flagship store in Salt Lake, Kolkata, marking its offline retail debut as it expands beyond its digital-first business model.

Senco Gold & Diamonds inaugurated its 6,500 sq. ft. flagship Janpath store in Bhubaneswar on July 20 with actor Rakul Preet Singh, ahead of Odisha's festive and wedding shopping season.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers has introduced Saanjh, a 22 KT gold bridal jewellery collection in July 2026, featuring polki, kundan and temple-inspired designs for contemporary bridal preferences and occasions.

Ananya Jewels has expanded beyond Bengaluru with the opening of its first Hyderabad boutique in Kavuri Hills on July 14, strengthening its retail presence and offering personalized diamond jewellery services.

Ministry of Good Souls has introduced a new bridal jewellery collection in 925 sterling silver, featuring handcrafted designs for weddings and festive occasions, with prices ranging from Rs 30,000 to over Rs 1.6 lakh.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers will host its first exclusive jewellery exhibition in Mettupalayam on June 19–20, showcasing curated gold, diamond and solitaire collections to expand customer access in the region.