Natural Diamond Council launched World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, with participation across India and globally to promote natural diamond storytelling, industry engagement, and consumer connection.

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.

Irasva Fine Jewellery introduced its first lab-grown diamond collection, ISSHO, on March 26, 2026, in Mumbai, in collaboration with Shibani Akhtar, marking entry into the growing lab-grown segment.

Aurya Diamonds launched its lab-grown diamond brand in India on March 28, 2026, opening a Bengaluru gallery to target demand for ethical, transparent jewellery among emerging middle and upper-middle consumers.

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting diamond trade flows, impacting key hubs, delaying shipments, and pressuring logistics; however, the industry is hopeful of things returning to normal once the geopolitical tensions ease, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Gemfields released its audited 2025 Annual Report on March 26, 2026, reporting lower revenue and operational disruptions across emerald and ruby assets, alongside cost reductions and Fabergé divestment.

Aamir Khan commissions two bespoke rings for Gauri Spratt from QWEEN in Bangalore ahead of its May 2026 launch, while also joining the brand as a strategic investor.

De Beers and Sotheby’s unveiled a 28.88-carat Type IIa diamond from Jwaneng, set for Hong Kong auction, underscoring rarity, provenance and sustained demand for high-value natural diamonds in Asia.

Divine Solitaires restructured its FY26 strategy across product, retail and consumer engagement, reporting 30–35% growth, driven by younger buyers, certified diamond demand and expansion across 215 stores in 108 cities.

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.

Gemfields reported improved loss metrics for FY2025 despite operational disruptions at Montepuez and Kagem, with auction revenues at $ 129 million and focus shifting to stabilization and deleveraging in 2026.

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launched its 14th showroom in Alambagh, Lucknow on March 19, 2026, expanding presence in Uttar Pradesh and strengthening focus on trust-led, customer-centric jewellery retail formats.

PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery reported Q3 FY26 growth with revenue rising 40% QoQ and PAT 82%, driven by festive demand, increased footfall, and planned COCO store expansion across Maharashtra and North India.

TrueSilver, the digital-first brand of ACPL Exports, launched its Half&Half dual-tone jewellery collection in India on March 20, 2026, featuring 40 sterling silver designs aligned with evolving consumer demand.