As gold prices fluctuate, and consumer preferences evolve, manufacturers are reshaping design, caratage, and pricing to position gold as everyday wear with inherent value, observes Dhwani Rathod.

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.

Akoirah rolls out a diamond draw campaign from April 6–19, 2026 across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune, offering purchase-linked entries and 20% diamond discounts to drive festive footfall and engagement.

Beau: Jewels marked World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, in Mumbai with an immersive event featuring diamond education, styling sessions and interactive activities to promote transparency and informed purchasing.

Hari Krishna Exports held a health seminar on April 4, 2026, in Mumbai, engaging 650 employees and families to promote preventive healthcare, holistic living, and workplace well-being initiatives.

All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council concluded GJS April 2026 in Mumbai on April 7, reporting 350 exhibitors, 650 booths and 9,000 visitors, driven by Akshay Tritiya demand and industry participation.

Divine Solitaires introduced 4–9 pointer diamonds meeting its 123-parameter standards at GJS 2026, Mumbai, following six months of R&D, targeting growing demand for precision-crafted lightweight diamond jewellery.

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.

Litestyle by PNG launched three new stores in March 2026 across Nashik, Ghatkopar and Mulund, expanding its retail presence to target young, working consumers with lightweight gold and diamond jewellery offerings.

International Gemological Institute partners with Gujarat Titans for the 2026 Indian T20 League season, aiming to expand consumer awareness on diamond certification through sports visibility and broader audience engagement.

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.

Senco Gold & Diamonds opened its sixth Mumbai store on March 30, 2026, at Sky City Mall, Borivali, inaugurated by Wamiqa Gabbi, expanding Maharashtra presence to nine outlets.

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting diamond trade flows, impacting key hubs, delaying shipments, and pressuring logistics; however, the industry is hopeful of things returning to normal once the geopolitical tensions ease, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Lukson launched its Glitch Glam collection in Mumbai on 25 March 2026, introducing EDM-inspired, colour-driven jewellery using SGL-certified lab-grown diamonds to expand design-led offerings in India’s evolving fine jewellery segment.