Actor turns co-creator with Ekatra Jewels for a seven-shape solitaire collection celebrating the many facets of a woman

IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 brought India’s jewellery trade together in Mumbai from August 5 to 10, with sourcing, exports, technology and changing consumer demand shaping business discussions.

Indriya has introduced a diamond selection framework based on light performance, with one in five natural diamonds meeting its criteria, alongside the launch of SparkleScope technology across stores.

The 23rd IGI D Show, held in Goa from June 11–13, brought together 45 manufacturers and more than 180 retailers, focusing on certified jewellery sourcing, technology adoption and trade collaboration.

As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.

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.

Statement diamonds, sculptural brooches, layered gemstones, and expressive menswear jewellery emerged as the defining visual language of luxury at Met Gala 2026, discovers Khursheed Mistry.

Réia Diamonds launched a dedicated lab-grown diamond engagement ring studio on April 16, 2026 in Bengaluru, introducing a design-led retail format aligned with rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.

Divine Solitaires introduced a diamond coin collection on April 13, 2026, in Mumbai for Akshaya Tritiya, offering three variants to position diamonds as long-term value purchases.

Divine Solitaires and Gahana Gems & Jewels announced a partnership on April 8, 2026, to expand natural diamond solitaire sales across Gwalior, Guna and Jhansi, targeting over 40% market share.

Beau: Jewels marked World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, in Mumbai with an immersive event featuring diamond education, styling sessions and interactive activities to promote transparency and informed purchasing.

Palmonas’s Rs 373-crore funding story reveals how targeting the underserved middle market, building a strong brand, and executing omnichannel growth can redefine success for modern jewellers in India.

Gemological Science International conducted a Jewellery Excellence Workshop in Indore, training senior retail teams across Madhya Pradesh to improve product knowledge, customer engagement, and handling of laboratory-grown diamond queries.

New York-based Verlas introduces the Zenyth Collection for Akshaya Tritiya 2026, featuring pyramid-inspired gold jewellery with laboratory-grown diamonds, targeting modern consumers seeking versatile, design-led, and sustainable festive purchases.