Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Raises Rs 275 Crore to Fund Manufacturing and Retail Expansion
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has raised Rs 275 crore through a promoter-led funding round to strengthen manufacturing, expand retail operations across India, and scale its vertically integrated business model.
Senco Opens Third Store in Siliguri with House of Senco
Senco Gold Limited has opened its third Siliguri store at City Centre, Matigara, introducing the House of Senco multi-brand retail format to expand its presence across North Bengal.
Jonnagiri Gold Mine Begins Commercial Operations in Andhra Pradesh
The Jonnagiri Gold Mine was inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh on June 26, marking India's first commercial-scale private-sector gold mine since Independence and supporting domestic gold production and supply.
Indriya Introduces Diamond Selection Standard Focused on Light Performance
Indriya has introduced a diamond selection framework based on light performance, with one in five natural diamonds meeting its criteria, alongside the launch of SparkleScope technology across stores.
BDB Collects 801 Units in Single-Day Blood Donation Drive
Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a blood donation drive on June 17 in Mumbai, collecting 801 units in partnership with five hospitals and blood banks to address an urgent citywide shortage.
Solitario Launches Divine India Collection in Pune
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 Opens 10th Exclusive Retail Store in Mumbai’s Bandra
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.
Gargi by PNGS Opens New Kiosks in Kolkata and Ghaziabad
Gargi by PNGS has expanded its retail network with new kiosks in Kolkata and Ghaziabad during May 2026, strengthening its presence in North and East India as part of its FY27 growth plan.
Billion-Year Paradox: Do We Ever Own Diamonds?
Canada-based visual artist Reena Ahluwalia frames the “Century Question”: How does a diamond’s legacy survive the hand that currently holds it?
IRASVA Marks Seven Years of Operations
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.
Brij to Showcase ‘Engineered Luxury’ Jewellery at JCK Las Vegas
Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Brij will present its D Standard collection at JCK Las Vegas 2026, combining flexible Nitinol technology with natural diamond jewellery to strengthen its international market positioning.
INSTORE Acquires JA New York Trade Shows from Emerald
INSTORE has acquired the JA New York trade shows from Emerald, aiming to strengthen retailer-supplier engagement, education and business networking while repositioning the event within the US jewellery trade calendar.
Why Customers Delay Jewellery Purchases: The Hidden Frictions Retailers Overlook
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.
India Concludes Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai
India concluded the Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai after four days of discussions on compliance, transparency and governance reforms aimed at strengthening confidence in the natural diamond trade.
Divine Solitaires, Ranka Jewellers Target 30% Share of Pune Solitaire Market
Divine Solitaires and Ranka Jewellers have outlined a growth roadmap for Pune’s solitaire diamond jewellery segment, targeting over 30% market share within two to three years through category-focused retail expansion.
