Divine Solitaires recognised partner jewellers and conducted TSFI’s first weekly lucky draw on 9 August at IIJS Premiere 2026 in Mumbai, marking the festival’s fifth edition.

De Beers India will host its 'Love, from Bestie' Friendship Day campaign on August 1-2 across 60 partner stores in nine cities, promoting natural diamond jewellery through an in-store retail experience.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has launched its month-long Amazing Aadi Sale until August 16, 2026, offering discounts across jewellery categories at its Anna Salai and Anna Nagar showrooms during the festive season.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has reopened its Vummidi Silverware showroom on Anna Salai, Chennai, with an 8,000 sq. ft. retail space to expand its silver jewellery and silverware offering for customers.

VBJ partnered with IGNITION 2026 at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, on July 3, showcasing its PARRO collection while supporting discussions on geopolitics, culture, cinema and global affairs.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has introduced the Parro jewellery collection in Chennai on June 22, drawing inspiration from the parrot motif and combining gold, diamonds, gemstones and enamel with heritage craftsmanship.

VBJ, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers will host its first exclusive jewellery exhibition in Mettupalayam on June 19–20, showcasing curated gold, diamond and solitaire collections to expand customer access in the region.

VBJ will host a jewellery exhibition in Karur on June 5–6, 2026, showcasing gold, diamond and solitaire collections, aiming to strengthen customer engagement and present curated designs locally.

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.

GSI and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC conducted a gemstone identification masterclass for jewellery professionals, focusing on gemstone analysis, treatment detection, traceability, and technical education amid evolving consumer demand in India.

Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has opened a 14,000 sq. ft. flagship showroom in Chennai’s Anna Salai, introducing a multi-format retail concept while outlining expansion plans across India and the United States.

De Beers Group has created a bespoke 21-carat natural diamond pendant and chain for cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, highlighting the growing positioning of men’s diamond jewellery within the Indian market.

Jewellery retailers across India face rising dead inventory levels, with 30–40% unsold stock locking capital, driven by changing consumer preferences, rising gold prices, and slower movement of traditional designs.

GJEPC will host the fourth edition of IIJS Bharat - Tritiya and IGJME Bharat - Tritiya from March 21-23, 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing 1,100+ exhibitors and retailers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.