Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved Hyderabad-based Deepa Jewellers’ IPO comprising a Rs 250 crore fresh issue and promoter OFS, supporting the company’s expansion in organized B2B gold jewellery processing and supply.

Statement diamonds, sculptural brooches, layered gemstones, and expressive menswear jewellery emerged as the defining visual language of luxury at Met Gala 2026, discovers Khursheed Mistry.

Indian celebrities and royals showcased heirloom diamonds, Polki, kundan and Jaipur craftsmanship at Met Gala 2026, reflecting growing international recognition for India’s jewellery heritage and artisanal design traditions.

Réia Diamonds launched a dedicated lab-grown diamond engagement ring studio on April 16, 2026 in Bengaluru, introducing a design-led retail format aligned with rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.

GemGenève will present eight emerging designers at its 10th edition from May 7–10, 2026 in Geneva, highlighting new talent through the Designers’ Village alongside global industry participation.

Natural Diamond Council will mark April 8, 2026, as World Diamond Day globally, encouraging industry stakeholders and consumers to share natural diamond stories to strengthen awareness, engagement, and category relevance.

International Gemological Institute announced winners of IGI Expressions 2025–26 after receiving more than 1,000 entries from 55 countries, recognizing nine designers across three categories in its global online jewellery design contest.

Contemporary sculptural jeweller Suhani Parekh expands her brand Misho with Volume One — the label’s first ready-to-wear capsule that extends Misho’s architectural design ethos while elevating its jewellery repertoire.

Sabyasachi High Jewellery has unveiled the Hazaribagh Necklace, a new high-value statement piece featuring coloured gemstones and South Sea pearls, reinforcing brand’s positioning in India’s bridal and couture jewellery market.

The IJ Powerlist 2026 celebrated 30 influential changemakers steering India’s jewellery industry forward. From retail expansion to export leadership, the platform recognized visionaries driving transformation, professionalism, and long-term growth across the organized jewellery ecosystem.

Pret by Couture India 2026 brought together top retailers, designers, and manufacturers for a dynamic showcase, blending ready-to-wear brilliance, market insights, and leadership recognition shaping the next growth phase of jewellery.

Sawansukha Indian Institute of Jewellery organized a student-led sustainable design competition, challenging participants to create jewellery from scrap materials to promote circular thinking and responsible craftsmanship within design education.

GJEPC announced “Quantum Couture” as the theme for Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026 on 22 January in Mumbai, outlining three design categories and opening entries for industry and student participants nationwide.

Poonam Soni launched the Brace-Watch in Mumbai in December 2025, collaborating with artist Nawaz Modi Singhania to introduce a trademarked bracelet-watch format expanding her collectible jewellery portfolio.