Silver surged above $100 per ounce for the first time ever, while gold reached record highs near $5,000, driven by strong safe-haven demand and tight physical supplies amid global economic uncertainties.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opened its exclusive store in Coimbatore in January 2026, strengthening its South India network as the brand crossed 50 exclusive stores nationwide to expand lab-grown diamond retail access.

GJEPC launched JewelStart on January 12, 2026, in Mumbai at IIJS Bharat Signature to create a structured incubation and acceleration platform supporting innovation, startups, and MSMEs across the gem and jewellery value chain.

Concerns have emerged among African diamond-producing countries over India’s 2026 Kimberley Process chairmanship, following unresolved reform debates and procedural outcomes after the November 2025 plenary in Dubai.

Despite soaring gold prices, steep tariffs and rising crime, US jewellery sales continue to climb in 2025 — driven by resilient consumer demand, strong independents and a smaller but stronger retail base.

Zaveri Bros strengthens its South Indian luxury footprint with a new boutique in Bengaluru’s Sadashivanagar and introduces its precision-cut Hearts & Arrows diamonds, unveiled by the Mysore princesses.

The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 captures how jewellers continue to illuminate the nation’s economy and imagination

India’s top jewellers are reinforcing their commitment to natural diamonds, even as lab-grown stones continue to dominate conversations in Western markets.

True Diamond, one of India’s fastest-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery brands, has debuted Noida’s first-ever retail space dedicated exclusively to rings.

This festive season, Frédérique Constant invites you to honour cherished bonds with gifts that transcend time. In celebration of Raksha Bandhan and Friendship Day, the Swiss luxury watchmaker presents its elegant Classics Collection as a meaningful gesture for siblings and close friends alike.

The initiative is part of the brand’s strategy to blend self-expression, social sharing, and memorable customer experiences into its brick-and-mortar spaces.

GRT Jewellers has further strengthened its retail presence in South India with the launch of its 66th showroom in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Located in the bustling Daba Garden area on MG Road, the new outlet brings the brand’s hallmark collections in gold, diamond, silver, platinum, and gemstones to the city, along with a host of inaugural offers and investment plans designed to attract both new and loyal customers

India’s gems and jewellery sector is on the cusp of transformative growth, with a projected market value of $128 billion by 2029, according to a new report by 1Lattice titled Glimmers of Growth

India's leading jewellery retailers and designers have shifted the focus entirely from traditional gold weight pricing to prioritizing artistic merit, craftsmanship, and design innovation. Industry experts reveal how market segmentation, multi-functional designs, and compelling storytelling are now essential strategies for success, with insights into how different age groups are embracing these transformative approaches