India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a standard operating procedure governing bank account freezes in cybercrime investigations, offering relief to Surat’s diamond industry after multiple firms faced sudden account suspensions.

Retailers highlight how financially independent women are increasingly buying jewellery for themselves, boosting demand for lightweight gold and diamond jewellery across metros and smaller cities, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Jewellery retail is shifting from event-based transactions to long-term customer relationships. As buying behaviour evolves, repeat customers are emerging as the most reliable drivers of profitability, stability and sustained growth for retailers.

Contemporary sculptural jeweller Suhani Parekh expands her brand Misho with Volume One — the label’s first ready-to-wear capsule that extends Misho’s architectural design ethos while elevating its jewellery repertoire.

Natural Desert diamonds dominated the BAFTA Awards 2026 red carpet in London on February 23, worn by leading actors, signalling growing cultural and stylistic momentum for warm-toned natural diamonds.

The International Institute of Gemology organized a two-day industrial visit to Surat, covering diamond processing, technology integration and jewellery manufacturing to align academic training with industry practices.

QWEEN has partnered London-based Dalziel & Pow to design new retail stores in Bangalore and Delhi, aiming to reshape jewellery shopping through experiential formats, with the first launches scheduled March 2026.

IGI inaugurated its second Jaipur laboratory on January 29, 2026 in Sitapura to expand coloured gemstone testing, improve turnaround times and support manufacturers and exporters across North India.

At IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, designers point to lightweight couture, standout gemstone statements, and modernized classics as key directions shaping the next phase of high-end jewellery, discovers Dhwani Rathod.

Mavitrra has launched a new wedding jewellery collection inspired by spiritual symbolism, reflecting traditional Indian bridal aesthetics while reinforcing the brand’s focus on culturally rooted design narratives.

Edstead has launched Jewels of Legacy on JioHotstar, a documentary series exploring the histories, family narratives and craftsmanship traditions of Kishandas, Mahesh Notandass, VBJ and Abaran, highlighting their role in India’s jewellery heritage.

DGFT’s December 1 notification includes Ahmedabad Airport in the hand-carriage system, enabling faster gem and jewellery exports as Customs prepares SOPs following GJEPC’s representation to authorities.

Today’s bride is rewriting the rules of bridal jewellery. She values individuality over tradition, versatility over volume, and emotional meaning over excess — creating a major shift in how retailers and manufacturers design, curate, and sell.

Roberto Coin deepens its US expansion with a Hudson Yards boutique and an upcoming Caesars Palace opening, leveraging its global momentum and strengthened partnership with Watches of Switzerland Group.