International Institute of Gemology facilitated a student visit to Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, engaging with diamond companies to provide real-world exposure, industry insights, and practical understanding of trade operations.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery accelerates retail expansion and merchandising reset across India ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, leveraging flagship launches, new market entries, and omni-channel initiatives to capture rising diamond demand.

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.

Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a Leadership Series session in Mumbai featuring MUBRI President Ali Pastorini and WGC India CEO Sachin Jain, addressing Latin America demand, trade barriers, and domestic market outlook.

Palmonas’s Rs 373-crore funding story reveals how targeting the underserved middle market, building a strong brand, and executing omnichannel growth can redefine success for modern jewellers in India.

GIA has appointed John Cowley as CFO effective April 6, 2026, succeeding David Tearle, who will retire June 30 after 17 years, ensuring leadership continuity and financial oversight.

GJC will host the 9th GJS from April 4–7 in Mumbai with over 400 exhibitors, Manthan conclave, Mindspeak seminars, and Chief Guest Chandrashekhar Bawankule anchoring the opening.

Organizers of the 41st World Diamond Congress, scheduled for July 12–15, 2026 in Singapore, have outlined five panel themes addressing markets, geopolitics, demand, and generational shifts in the industry.

GJEPC inaugurated IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 on 21 March at BIEC, Bengaluru, with industry leaders and government officials, marking the start of the three-day trade event focused on regional jewellery manufacturing and sourcing.

On Gudi Padwa 2026, Ekatra Retail Ventures appointed Sussanne Khan as Design Director and launched Shristi Ratna, a proprietary 108-facet lab-grown diamond collection, alongside its website debut on March 8.

Divine Solitaires strengthens its partnership with Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers in Raipur, announced March 18, 2026, to expand solitaire sales by leveraging regional retail strength and rising consumer demand.

HRD Antwerp convened 330 industry leaders, policymakers and retailers at the Indo-Belgian Diamond Forum in New Delhi, highlighting trade cooperation, transparency and the strategic partnership between India and Belgium.

Limelight Diamonds has opened a new exclusive store in Baner, Pune, in March 2026, expanding its Maharashtra retail presence and strengthening access to lab-grown diamond jewellery in a key urban market.

Kumari Fine Jewellery is hosting a Women’s Day showcase on 5–6 March 2026 at Parinee Crescenzo, BKC, Mumbai, presenting lightweight gold jewellery centred on self-purchased milestones and financial independence.