BlueStone-backed Ethera launches Akshaya Tritiya Edit on April 10, 2026, repositioning festive jewellery buying in India towards everyday wearability, amid evolving consumer preferences beyond traditional gold-led purchases.

P. N. Gadgil & Sons opened a new showroom in Pune on April 7, 2026 and introduced its 9KT gifting collection across 34 stores to expand everyday jewellery offerings.

Mirari Fine Jewels has introduced the Machu Picchu collection, inspired by the historic citadel, featuring rings, cufflinks and earrings, focusing on design detail, craftsmanship and contemporary product positioning.

As gold prices fluctuate, and consumer preferences evolve, manufacturers are reshaping design, caratage, and pricing to position gold as everyday wear with inherent value, observes Dhwani Rathod.

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launched its 15th showroom on April 10, 2026, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, expanding in Tier-2 markets, introducing ‘Jewel Story’, and strengthening its franchise-led retail growth strategy.

Beau: Jewels marked World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, in Mumbai with an immersive event featuring diamond education, styling sessions and interactive activities to promote transparency and informed purchasing.

Tanishq introduces ‘Hues’ ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, expanding into natural gemstones with Triptii Dimri as campaign face; focus on design-led, everyday wear backed by transparency, exchange value, and trust.

Kalyan Jewellers relaunched its redesigned Nashik showroom on April 4, 2026, inaugurated by Tabu, aiming to enhance customer experience through upgraded retail format, expanded collections and standardized pricing benefits.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery opened a new store in Patna on April 6, 2026, with Neetu Chandra inaugurating the outlet to strengthen regional presence and meet rising demand.

Divine Solitaires introduced 4–9 pointer diamonds meeting its 123-parameter standards at GJS 2026, Mumbai, following six months of R&D, targeting growing demand for precision-crafted lightweight diamond jewellery.

New York-based Verlas introduces the Zenyth Collection for Akshaya Tritiya 2026, featuring pyramid-inspired gold jewellery with laboratory-grown diamonds, targeting modern consumers seeking versatile, design-led, and sustainable festive purchases.

With customers entering stores pre-informed and decision-ready, jewellery retailers are witnessing a shift in conversion dynamics, making in-store experience design a critical factor in influencing final purchase outcomes.

GJC will host the 9th GJS from April 4–7 in Mumbai with over 400 exhibitors, Manthan conclave, Mindspeak seminars, and Chief Guest Chandrashekhar Bawankule anchoring the opening.

De Beers Group advances its ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign in April 2026, expanding the INDRA retailer network across India to drive in-store activation, natural diamond demand and consumer engagement.