IAGES, a self-regulatory body, has crossed 100 accredited partners across 550+ outlets in 240 cities on May 5, 2026, strengthening standardization, transparency, and industry-wide adoption of its accreditation framework.

IAGES expanded its #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign across India during Akshaya Tritiya 2026, encouraging consumers to verify jewellers before purchase while positioning accreditation and transparency as differentiators for jewellery businesses.

Platinum Guild International India launches Platinum Season of Love 2026 from April 17 to May 31 across India, aiming to drive platinum jewellery demand through retail partnerships, branded collections and marketing campaigns.

The Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) urges consumers across India to verify retailer accreditation before buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya, promoting transparency, ethical sourcing, and trust in jewellery transactions.

De Beers Group highlights growing adoption of natural diamonds as daily wear in India on World Diamond Day, driven by self-purchase trends and increasing demand across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.

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.

International Gemological Institute partners with Gujarat Titans for the 2026 Indian T20 League season, aiming to expand consumer awareness on diamond certification through sports visibility and broader audience engagement.

Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar Jewellers secured IAGES accreditation across 24 stores in Maharashtra and Goa on March 24, 2026, reinforcing compliance, transparency and alignment with industry-led self-regulatory standards.

Divine Solitaires strengthens its partnership with Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers in Raipur, announced March 18, 2026, to expand solitaire sales by leveraging regional retail strength and rising consumer demand.

Antwerp World Diamond Centre held a public awareness initiative on March 10, 2026 at Antwerpen-Centraal station, highlighting risks of misrepresentation in diamond jewellery sales and calling for clearer disclosure standards.

Backed by the four-decade legacy of Goldiam International Ltd., ORIGEM has entered India’s fine jewellery segment with a focus on lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). Positioned as a contemporary brand, ORIGEM seeks to reshape how Indian consumers experience solitaire jewellery, offering modern designs that emphasise ethical sourcing, accessibility, and affordability

India’s jewellery industry is on the brink of a transformative era, driven by economic expansion, rising consumer demand, and a shift towards organized retail

Using an econometric model, the report draws on three decades of annual data, dating from 1990 to 2020, to gauge some of the principal influences driving gold demand in India

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