In order to meet the challenges of the diamond industry head on, De Beers has devised a multi-pronged strategy – the major steps include upping investment in marketing, participating in the Luanda Accord, developing a range of category campaigns, collaborating with key retail partners to grow demand, and investing in branded marketing programmes for its own retail businesses, says David Johnson, VP, Global External Communications, De Beers Group, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 opened at JWCC, Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders, and 1,600 exhibitors and global buyers; with a focus on exports, product launches, and knowledge sessions, the show is likely to set the tone for the industry for the rest of the year.

De Beers VP Sales Sean Lin meets GJEPC leadership in Mumbai to discuss strengthening natural diamond demand in China, market recovery signals, and deeper collaboration on retail promotion and consumer education.

The famed 137.27 carat Florentine Diamond, long thought lost after World War I, resurfaces in a Montreal vault, reaffirming India’s Golconda mines as the cradle of history’s greatest gems.

EBITDA margin improves sharply to 7.83% and PAT margin rises to 5.32% despite volatile gold pricing environment.

India’s gem and jewellery exports record a steady recovery in the first half of FY2025–26, witnessing a growth of 3.66% to US$14.09 billion between April and September 2025 compared to US$13.60 billion in the same period last year

The Gemological Science International (GSI) Colored Stone Professional (CSP) Diploma programme recently took its students on an immersive journey to Sri Lanka’s renowned Rakwana Gem Deposit, offering first-hand exposure to gemstone mining, processing, and trading.

India’s gem and jewellery sector has entered the festive season on a high note, with July exports surging 15.98% year-on-year to US$ 2.18 billion, marking a strong recovery after months of tariff-related headwinds.

India’s gems and jewellery exports took a significant hit in June 2025, recording a 14.25% year-on-year decline amid ongoing global economic challenges and geopolitical uncertainty

PC Jeweller is set to raise funds through a preferential allotment as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial footing. The move comes on the heels of a sharp recovery in business performance, with the company reporting robust revenue growth driven by strong wedding and seasonal demand.

Dr. Renisha Chainani, Head of Research at Augmont, has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s consecutive repo rate cuts, highlighting their potential to ease financial burdens, stimulate economic growth, and bolster confidence in gold as a trusted investment amid changing market dynamics

In the backdrop of an increasingly strained jewellery sector, Verma Jewellers held a jewellery exhibition in Shimla from April 26 to 30 to mark the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya

India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports dropped by 11.72% in the financial year 2024-25, sliding to $28.5 billion from $32.28 billion in the previous year

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is optimistic about a recovery in diamond exports despite recent declines