Platinum Guild International’s 2025 Business Review says platinum jewellery demand rose across major markets despite high gold prices, tariffs and manufacturing pressures, with resilience expected to continue into 2026.

Solitario unveiled its Divine India Collection in Pune on June 16, introducing diamond-studded devotional creations and a bespoke idol adornment service alongside a performance by Maithili Thakur.

Lukson, a Laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand has opened its 10th exclusive store in Bandra, Mumbai, expanding its retail footprint and strengthening its presence in India’s jewellery market.

BlueStone-backed Ethera launched its Mother’s Day campaign and jewellery edit on May 7, 2026, highlighting evolving consumer preferences for everyday lab-grown diamond jewellery through a digital storytelling-led retail initiative.

Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond has secured over Rs 800 crore to expand retail operations, increase manufacturing capacity and scale deep-tech diamond applications across jewellery, semiconductor and industrial sectors globally.

Sennes, from Senco Gold & Diamonds, opened its first Delhi store on April 28, 2026, at DLF Midtown Plaza, Moti Nagar, expanding its retail network and product categories including lab-grown diamonds, perfumes and leather goods.

Sennes, backed by Senco Gold & Diamonds, opened its first exclusive Noida store at Gaur City Mall on April 21, 2026, marking its 12th outlet and expanding lab-grown diamond retail presence.

Réia Diamonds launched a dedicated lab-grown diamond engagement ring studio on April 16, 2026 in Bengaluru, introducing a design-led retail format aligned with rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.

India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $27.72 billion in FY2025–26, reflecting a structural shift towards diversified markets and value-added segments amid global uncertainties and declining dependence on the US market.

GJEPC’s IGJS Jaipur 2026, held April 9–11 in Jaipur, hosts 85 companies and over 230 global buyers, reinforcing India’s sourcing position amid geopolitical shifts and evolving trade dynamics.

BlueStone-backed Ethera launches Akshaya Tritiya Edit on April 10, 2026, repositioning festive jewellery buying in India towards everyday wearability, amid evolving consumer preferences beyond traditional gold-led purchases.

GIVA launched VEDA, a premium jewellery retail format, in Bangalore in March 2026, offering ethically sourced, certified jewellery, private consultations, and made-to-order pieces targeting milestone and occasion-driven purchases.

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.