Making Gold Less ‘Boring’: World Gold Council Turns to Technology to Engage Young Consumers
The World Gold Council’s immersive experience combines gold’s history, investment performance and virtual jewellery trials to engage Gen Z, encourage lifestyle-led purchases and create new opportunities for jewellery retailers. Preeti Kulkarni finds out how the initiative aims to reshape the way younger consumers perceive gold jewellery.
Our Vision Is to Make Jaipur a Global Hub for Silver Jewellery: Ujjwal Derewala, Chairman, Jaipur Silver Association
With ambitious plans to connect the silver trade, and unlock new growth opportunities, Ujjwal Derewala, Chairman, Jaipur Silver Association, discusses industry challenges, evolving consumer preferences, and Jaipur’s global aspirations in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.
Self-Purchase and Digital Discovery Expand Jewellery Demand Beyond Metros
Changing buying habits, digital discovery and growing demand from smaller cities are reshaping India’s jewellery market, creating new opportunities for retailers across everyday wear and natural diamond jewellery.
Jewellers Turn to Rate-Locking Schemes to Drive Dhanteras Sales Amid Gold Price Volatility
Indian jewellers are banking on advance bookings, price-protection schemes and wedding demand to boost Dhanteras sales as recent gold price corrections encourage consumers to secure rates ahead of the festival.
Speed, Traceability Will Drive the Next Phase of Jewellery Logistics: Anand Sen, CEO – Domestic, BVC Logistics
Jewellery logistics is moving from a largely trader-to-trader model towards a more organized, regulated and technology-led supply chain. With B2C fulfilment, shipment visibility and faster turnaround gaining importance, logistics providers are having to respond to changing customer expectations, rising shipment volumes and evolving security requirements, says Anand Sen, CEO – Domestic, BVC Logistics, in a conversation with Preeti Kulkarni.
Forevermark Bets on New Markets and Younger Buyers to Drive Growth
As Forevermark accelerates its India expansion, Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President, De Beers Group, and CEO, Forevermark, discusses the changing dynamics of natural diamond demand, the growing influence of younger consumers, emerging retail opportunities, and the strategies driving the category’s next phase of growth in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.
Bhima Jewellers Appoints Janhvi Kapoor as Brand Ambassador
Bhima Jewellers has appointed actor Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador as the century-old retailer seeks to expand its national presence and connect with younger jewellery consumers.
Manepally Group Launches Premium Silver Jewellery Brand Mandira
Manepally Group has launched Mandira by Manepally, a 92.5 sterling silver jewellery brand offering more than 6,000 designs, with two showrooms in Hyderabad targeting bridal and occasion wear.
Gold Jewellery Demand Recovers as Prices Ease
Gold jewellery demand rebounded in June as prices corrected, with sales at Delhi’s Dariba Kalan rising 20% and organised jewellers reporting strong revenue growth during the quarGold jewellery demand, gold prices, jewellery retail, Dariba Kalan, Kalyan Jewellers, Titan, Senco Gold, Indian jewellery market, gold price correction, festive demand
9K Gold Jewellery: Balancing Manufacturing Costs and Market Potential
Rising gold prices are bringing 9K gold jewellery into focus, as manufacturers weigh production costs and retailers assess consumer acceptance, pricing challenges, and its potential to attract new buyers, finds out Preeti Kulkarni.
Salem Silver Anklet Makers Face 80% Drop in Deepavali Orders
Salem’s silver anklet manufacturers are reporting a sharp fall in festive orders despite easing silver prices, affecting production and employment across the manufacturing cluster.
INDIA-FRANCE JEWELLERY SUMMIT 2026: India Takes its Jewellery Story to Place Vendôme
GJEPC’s India-France Jewellery Summit will bring 17 Indian jewellery companies to Paris from October 13 to 15, 2026, to explore partnerships with French luxury brands, opening avenues for design collaboration, private-label manufacturing, and access to European markets, discovers Suneeta Kaul.
COUTURE India 2026: The Season’s New Jewellery Story Is Written in Colour — The Show-Floor Verdict
As leading retailers and designers flag rising interest in colour stones, COUTURE India 2026 reveals how emeralds, turquoise and Tanzanite are shaping the jewellery conversation ahead of the wedding season, discovers Preeti Kulkarni
How Is Couture India 2026 Different From the Previous Editions?
From new materials and lightweight designs to emerging suppliers, wider sourcing and stronger seasonal relevance, COUTURE India 2026 showed how the format has evolved, discovers Preeti Kulkarni
COUTURE India 2026: Businesses Solving the Retailer’s Biggest Challenges
At the 11th edition of COUTURE India 2026, businesses across design, branding, packaging, technology, certification and retail services presented solutions aimed at addressing the operational challenges faced by jewellery retailers.
