India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $4.27 billion in April-May 2026, while GJEPC urged the government to address gold supply constraints and regulatory issues affecting export manufacturing.

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.

GSI has outlined how diamond screening challenges have evolved over the past decade, citing increased laboratory-grown diamond volumes, mounted jewellery verification requirements and the need for consistent product integrity protocols.

Hazoorilal Legacy has introduced Facets, a new high jewellery collection featuring gemstones, diamonds and polki, inspired by gemstone faceting and designed around craftsmanship, light and contemporary jewellery design.

Kirtilals has introduced a Signature Lounge at its Crosscut Road store in Coimbatore, alongside its Single Edition collection, offering a dedicated space for personalized jewellery consultations and exclusive product presentations.

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.

Mumbai-based Shringar House of Mangalsutra reported strong Q4 FY26 growth, doubled PAT, expanded manufacturing capacity, and entered the bridal jewellery segment through partnerships with Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds.

Vijay Exports has transitioned to Vijay Atelierr Fine Jewels Pvt. Ltd., reflecting a design-led positioning while retaining its manufacturing focus ahead of its participation at JCK Las Vegas 2026.

Gemfields sold 183,385 carats of higher-quality rough emeralds in Bangkok and online during May 2026, citing stable demand, cautious buying sentiment and macroeconomic pressures affecting coloured gemstone trading.

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.

India commenced the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai on May 11, bringing global participants together to discuss compliance, monitoring and consumer confidence in responsibly sourced natural diamonds.

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.

Italian Exhibition Group’s Oroarezzo 2026 will bring together jewellery manufacturers, technology suppliers and international buyers in Arezzo from May 9–12, with expanded focus on export diversification and emerging markets.

Limelight Laboratory Grown Diamonds will launch 25 stores across metros and Tier 2 cities in Q1 FY26, expanding its network to over 85 stores to strengthen category presence.