BIS has notified IS 19469:2025 in Mumbai, adopting the ISO diamond disclosure norms, following the GJEPC initiative, to strengthen consumer transparency as India’s diamond jewellery demand expands nationwide.

Titan Company enters the lab-grown diamond jewellery segment with the launch of beYon, opening its first Mumbai store and targeting younger, lifestyle-driven consumers through affordable, design-led LGD offerings.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds announces an Rs 250 Crore fundraise in Mumbai to add in-house diamond growing and manufacturing, supporting retail expansion and a target of 200 stores by 2027.

The recent imposition of steep tariffs by the Trump administration on diamonds imported from India has sent ripples across the US diamond jewellery sector. India being the primary supplier of polished diamonds to America, the world’s largest consumer market, the tariffs have caused supply chain disruptions, and are likely to lead to rising product costs. Prices are expected to go up, once the existing inventory depletes, unless a deal is reached between the US and India. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Paul Zimnisky, renowned diamond industry analyst, to gain insights into the fallout of the tariffs, and how they are reshaping buying behaviour and pricing strategies in the US.

With Elevé Diamonds, heritage house Tibarumal Jewels expands into the lab-grown category, combining artisanal legacy with CVD innovation to target modern consumers and global markets through certified quality, relatable luxury, and contemporary retail expansion.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council presented key policy proposals to the Government seeking tax reforms, industry incentives, and regulatory ease to strengthen India’s leadership in diamonds, gold, coloured gemstones, and lab-grown diamonds.

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.

Goldiam International Ltd., a leading diamond jewellery exporter and a fast-growing player in the lab-grown diamond (LGD) segment, has raised Rs. 202 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)

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

In a major consumer protection move, the Indian government has extended its hallmarking mandate to cover 9-karat gold jewellery, effective July 2025. Previously, hallmarking requirements only applied to gold pieces of 14K, 18K, and 22K standard.

With gold prices touching new highs, Surat's jewellery manufacturing industry is seeking formal recognition for a more affordable category: 10 karat gold

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

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is considering entering the lab-grown diamond segment with a distinct brand identity, separate from its natural diamond offerings. The move comes as the $6.2 billion jewellery major studies evolving consumer preferences and explores long-term opportunities in the growing but still nascent lab-grown category

Sri Jagdamba Pearls has entered the lab-grown diamond (LGD) market with the launch of Aurah, a new jewellery line catering to the modern, conscious consumer