GJEPC launched JewelStart on January 12, 2026, in Mumbai at IIJS Bharat Signature to create a structured incubation and acceleration platform supporting innovation, startups, and MSMEs across the gem and jewellery value chain.

While multipurpose jewellery is seeing rising interest, exhibitors at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 say that it might be a bit too early to call it a trend, finds out Khursheed Mistry.

Litestyle by PNG Jewellers has opened a 600 sq ft standalone store in Viman Nagar, Pune, expanding its local footprint to four stores and supporting PNG Jewellers’ multi-format retail growth.

Zen Diamond has partnered Francorp to scale franchise-led retail in India, targeting over 20 stores by 2026 across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities amid rising demand for branded diamond jewellery.

JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil and Sons marked its four-year milestone in Pune on December 1 2025, outlining growth plans after reporting Q2 FY25-26 sales, profits and continued national retail expansion.

Estele launches a new lightweight jewellery edit crafted for bridesmaids and wedding guests seeking style without discomfort, offering easy-to-wear designs ideal for sangeets, receptions and high-energy celebrations.

Indian jewellery retail is undergoing a quiet but powerful shift. Consumers are not buying for rituals or gold value anymore — they are buying for identity, wearability, and emotional connection. Retailers must adapt or risk falling behind.

Zaveri Bros strengthens its South Indian luxury footprint with a new boutique in Bengaluru’s Sadashivanagar and introduces its precision-cut Hearts & Arrows diamonds, unveiled by the Mysore princesses.

As the wedding season begins, ORRA Fine Jewellery introduces Aekta, a versatile diamond collection crafted to elevate bridal and festive styling with contemporary flair, refined craftsmanship, and meaningful design rooted in tradition.

Candere by Kalyan Jewellers introduces a refined curation of affordable luxury essentials crafted for contemporary professionals, blending minimalist design, elevated craftsmanship, and everyday versatility to redefine what modern, wearable elegance truly looks like.

Rooted in Chettinad history, “Pettagam” showcases traditional craftsmanship, global influences, and evolving jewellery aesthetics, offering visitors an immersive journey through the region’s storied legacy and contemporary reinterpretations.

The fashion and silver jewellery brand brings together two powerhouse performers — Sanya Malhotra and Priyanka Mohan — to celebrate individuality, style, and self-expression through a playful new campaign.

In a move aimed at strengthening education and transparency within the evolving diamond industry, the Lab-Grown Diamond & Jewellery Promotion Council (LGDJPC) has appointed Rahul Desai, Managing Director and CEO of the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), as its Honorary Education Director.