The trends observed during Akshaya Tritiya 2026 — ranging from the rise of men’s accessories to the adoption of quick-commerce — indicate a market that is successfully blending its deep cultural roots with the demands of a modern, convenience-oriented era, says Dhwani Rathod.

TrueSilver introduces Dancing Muse collection in New Delhi on April 23, 2026, featuring over 40 sterling silver designs reflecting demand for contemporary, expressive jewellery across occasions and consumer segments.

Forevermark is doubling down on India as a cornerstone of its global growth strategy, blending aggressive retail expansion with a renewed focus on natural diamonds, younger consumers, and omnichannel excellence, says Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu, Managing Director, Forevermark, De Beers India, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Tanishq introduces ‘Hues’ ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, expanding into natural gemstones with Triptii Dimri as campaign face; focus on design-led, everyday wear backed by transparency, exchange value, and trust.

As multiple jewellery trade shows run consecutively across India, exhibitors face repeat buyers, cautious spending, and shorter attention spans, prompting shifts in merchandizing strategies and booth engagement approaches, discovers Dhwani Rathod

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.

Ashth unveils Udaya in March 2026, a high-jewellery collection inspired by Rani ki Vav, featuring portrait- and rose-cut diamonds with engraved gold, reflecting architectural design and craftsmanship.

New York-based Verlas introduced its ‘La Fleur’ collection in India on March 18, 2026, featuring lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold, targeting demand for sustainable, versatile fine jewellery in the market.

Angara has partnered with celebrity stylist Lee Harris to launch a 76-piece colour-driven fine jewellery collection, highlighting rising demand for gemstone-led, stackable designs and accessible luxury across global markets.

Amoura, the contemporary jewellery label by D.P. Jewellers, hosted an invite-only Women’s Day gathering on March 13 in Indore, introducing guests to its lightweight everyday jewellery collection and engaging customers.

As bridal tastes evolve, and retail cycles shorten, India’s polki industry is being redesigned for lighter wear, faster movement and commercial relevance, transforming a heritage craft into a modern retail category, says Dhwani Rathod.

IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 sees selective demand, cautious capital deployment, and a clear move towards lightweight, lower-ticket jewellery, says Arpit Kala.

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.