Limelight Laboratory Grown Diamonds will launch 25 stores across metros and Tier 2 cities in Q1 FY26, expanding its network to over 85 stores to strengthen category presence.

Dhirsons Jewellers, part of Dhiraj Dhir Group, New Delhi, launches ‘Sone Ka Rishta’ campaign for Akshaya Tritiya to position gold as a generational asset beyond transactional purchases.

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.

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.

Shivam Jewels, a Surat-based diamond manufacturer, has been appointed a De Beers DTC Sightholder in March 2026, marking a rare addition to the list and strengthening India’s presence in primary rough supply.

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.

Uniform Object has introduced CARBON FORM, a new jewellery collection developed since Summer 2024, combining carbon-based materials, 18-karat gold and gemstones, targeting contrast-driven design across global retail channels.

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.