Bengaluru-based jewellery brand GIVA has appointed actor Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and launched its ‘Style, Sealed in Silver’ campaign across digital, OTT and retail platforms to strengthen omnichannel consumer engagement.

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.

QWEEN marked its first global appearance at the 2026 Met Gala as Diya Mehta wore bespoke natural diamond and emerald jewellery ahead of the brand’s official launch later this month.

Italian Exhibition Group’s Oroarezzo 2026 will bring together jewellery manufacturers, technology suppliers and international buyers in Arezzo from May 9–12, with expanded focus on export diversification and emerging markets.

Gargi by PNGS expanded its retail network in April 2026 with four new outlets across Kolkata, Gwalior, Amravati and New Delhi as part of its FY27 growth strategy.

GJEPC says India–New Zealand FTA signed on April 27, 2026 will enable zero-duty access, supporting export growth from $ 16.61 million to $ 50 million within three years.

Aarnora Jewels launched its first flagship showroom in Secunderabad, Hyderabad on April 21, 2026, inaugurated by Nidhhi Agerwal, introducing 92.5 silver jewellery and a 77% exchange policy.

Palmonas’s Rs 373-crore funding story reveals how targeting the underserved middle market, building a strong brand, and executing omnichannel growth can redefine success for modern jewellers in India.

Heer by GIVA launched its first offline store in Bengaluru on March 23, 2026 with ‘Alfaaz-e-Heer’, marking its retail expansion to deepen customer engagement beyond its digital-first business model.

Angara has partnered with celebrity stylist Lee Harris to launch a 76-piece colour-driven fine jewellery collection, highlighting rising demand for gemstone-led, stackable designs and accessible luxury across global markets.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons opened a kiosk at Grand Highstreet Mall in Hinjewadi, Pune in February and launched its first Punjab store at Nexus MBD Neopolis, Ludhiana on March 1.

Litestyle by PNG Jewellers launched its seventh retail outlet and first standalone store in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at Prozone Mall, expanding its lightweight gold and diamond jewellery retail presence in the city.

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.

Sonani Jewels introduces the ‘9 to Fine’ lab-grown diamond jewellery range in 9KT gold, designed for daily wear with versatile styles and customization — catering to evolving retailer demand for accessible fine jewellery.