QWEEN has introduced seven gold colours in India, using alloy compositions rather than surface coatings to expand colour choices across its jewellery range.

As leading retailers and designers flag rising interest in colour stones, COUTURE India 2026 reveals how emeralds, turquoise and Tanzanite are shaping the jewellery conversation ahead of the wedding season, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

From new materials and lightweight designs to emerging suppliers, wider sourcing and stronger seasonal relevance, COUTURE India 2026 showed how the format has evolved, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

At the 11th edition of COUTURE India 2026, businesses across design, branding, packaging, technology, certification and retail services presented solutions aimed at addressing the operational challenges faced by jewellery retailers.

LIMIRA has entered India’s jewellery market with three lab-grown diamond collections, offering gender-neutral designs in 9KT and 14KT gold through a digital-first retail model.

The new demi-fine jewellery edit explores the symbolism of blue through contemporary designs inspired by protection, intuition and the mystique of the evil eye.

The 10-episode Instagram-first microdrama series uses stories of friendship, ambition, relationships and social expectations to build a new narrative around jewellery and self-expression.

Manish Malhotra Fine Jewellery has launched The M Collection exclusively on Tata CLiQ Luxury, expanding its online fine jewellery presence with 18-karat gold and natural diamonds for everyday wear nationwide.

Delhi-based silver jewellery label Apala by Sumit will showcase its collections in Kolkata at Taj Bengal, marking its return to the city after three years, in a event titled 'Calcutta Wears Apala'.

Precious-metal rakhis, coins and lightweight jewellery were the flavour of the season this year, with customers choosing keepsakes with lasting value over chocolates and traditional presents, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

Prasad Jewellers has launched ‘Best in the Business’, a rap-led campaign in Western Odisha, targeting Gen Z and young millennials through social-first communication.

Rising gold prices are influencing festive and wedding jewellery demand, with retailers and consumers showing greater interest in lightweight designs and distinctive chains, according to the report.

Mirari Jewels has introduced its Sacred Symbols Collection for Raksha Bandhan 2026, featuring 14K gold unisex signet rings and convertible Rakhis designed for everyday wear.

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.