Buying activity softened as laboratory-grown diamonds and gold prices reshaped loose diamond trade dynamics at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026. Exhibitors observed slower conversions, but continued relevance, for natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.

Blending 80 years of legacy with modern craftsmanship, HM Sarafa Bazaar launches iAMORY, its first experiential 925 sterling silver and lab-grown diamond store, aimed at redefining fine, fashionable, and accessible jewellery for today’s consumers.

Despite soaring gold rates, PC Jeweller delivered a robust second-quarter performance, posting higher profits and stronger revenues as consumers continued to purchase lighter-carat jewellery and gold coins across India.

Jennifer Lopez partners with Zen Diamond as its newest global ambassador, aligning her iconic glamour with the brand’s expanding international presence and its vision of modern elegance and empowerment.

As gold prices soar to historic highs this festive season, Indian consumers are redefining the way they buy jewellery — opting to exchange and recycle old gold instead of making fresh purchases. The surge in exchange-driven sales has set new records across leading jewellery brands, signalling a major shift in festive buying behaviour amid skyrocketing prices.

Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewellery brand founded by industry veterans Rupesh and Vandana Jain, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, marking the largest-ever seed round for a jewellery startup in India.

India’s top jewellers are reinforcing their commitment to natural diamonds, even as lab-grown stones continue to dominate conversations in Western markets.

Gold prices in India surged past Rs. 1 lakh per 10 grams this week, raising concerns among jewellers just ahead of the crucial Raksha Bandhan and Diwali season

As the Tamil festival of Aadi Perukku approaches, Tanishq has unveiled Agalyam — a new jewellery collection inspired by the sacred symbolism of traditional Tamil lamps.

The Indian jewellery major joins hands with De Beers for an exclusive showcase featuring homegrown couture, immersive education, and rare high-jewellery collections.

Gold prices are expected to remain on an upward trajectory in the second half of 2025, with projections suggesting a possible breach of Rs. 1 lakh per 10 grams, according to a recent market report

D2C fine jewellery brand GIVA has raised Rs.530 crore in a Series C funding round led by growth-stage investment firm Creaegis, with continued support from existing investors Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, and Edelweiss Discovery Fund

Backed by the four-decade legacy of Goldiam International Ltd., ORIGEM has entered India’s fine jewellery segment with a focus on lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). Positioned as a contemporary brand, ORIGEM seeks to reshape how Indian consumers experience solitaire jewellery, offering modern designs that emphasise ethical sourcing, accessibility, and affordability

Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Ltd (TBZ), one of India’s most established jewellery retailers, reported its first profit decline in ten quarters, as elevated gold prices diverted consumer interest away from jewellery towards gold as a pure investment