Canada-based visual artist Reena Ahluwalia frames the “Century Question”: How does a diamond’s legacy survive the hand that currently holds it?

SMR Jewels’ Rs 63.74 crore SME IPO closed on June 3 with institutional investors subscribing the QIB portion 2.35 times, while overall subscription remained below one time amid muted retail demand.

Treasures by Tiara has launched a flagship store and The Treasures Café in Mumbai’s Cumballa Hill, introducing an experience-led retail format that combines jewellery discovery with hospitality and customer engagement.

IRASVA Fine Jewellery marked its seventh anniversary in June 2026, highlighting growth in omnichannel retail, e-commerce expansion, and the launch of its first laboratory-grown diamond collection.

GJEPC inaugurated the India Pavilion and India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026, showcasing 33 exporters and award-winning jewellery designs to strengthen India's global market presence.

Solai, founded by Nishka Ranka and backed by the 147-year Ranka jewellery legacy, introduces lower-gram-weight gold jewellery targeting growing demand for everyday fine jewellery across multiple consumer segments.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has joined the Natural Diamond Council as a member, becoming the first industry body under the Luanda Accord framework to formalize participation.

Ahmedabad-based SMR Jewels launched its SME IPO on May 26 with a Rs 128–135 price band, aiming to raise Rs 67.23 crore for expansion, working capital and debt repayment initiatives.

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.

TrueSilver, the sterling silver jewellery brand by ACPL Exports, launched its Radiant Mesh collection in India on May 13, featuring over 70 BIS-hallmarked 925 silver designs inspired by filigree craftsmanship.

Ahmedabad-based SMR Jewels Limited will launch its SME IPO on May 26, 2026, with a price band of Rs 128–135 per share to support business and corporate funding requirements.

As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.

Jos Alukkas launched a platinum jewellery campaign featuring Dulquer Salmaan on May 15, promoting men’s and contemporary platinum jewellery collections across India and international markets through digital, print and in-store activations.

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council inaugurated its Mumbai office on May 14 while urging industry support for revised gold duty measures and proposing a structured Gold Monetization Scheme roadmap.