DGSL has introduced a structured insurance appraisal service for gems and jewellery in India, as director Atul Jain receives membership of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers to strengthen appraisal standards.

Jewellery retail is shifting from event-based transactions to long-term customer relationships. As buying behaviour evolves, repeat customers are emerging as the most reliable drivers of profitability, stability and sustained growth for retailers.

World Gold Council launched the second phase of its ‘The Moment is Gold’ campaign on 4 March 2026 in Mumbai, positioning gold as an everyday purchase linked to personal milestones and achievements.

Kalyan Jewellers has unveiled a Valentine’s Day jewellery edit featuring heart-inspired pendants, rings and bracelets, positioned as gifting options celebrating love, connection and self-expression across everyday wear categories.

Dhirsons Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. has introduced its Temple Treasures jewellery collection at its Lajpat Nagar flagship store in New Delhi on February 5, 2026, highlighting traditional temple-inspired gold designs for ceremonial wear.

Divine Solitaires outlines its India strategy to position natural diamond solitaires for proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, self-purchase and Mangalsutra ceremonies, aiming to expand repeat-purchase opportunities for jewellery retailers.

As bridal tastes evolve, and retail cycles shorten, India’s polki industry is being redesigned for lighter wear, faster movement and commercial relevance, transforming a heritage craft into a modern retail category, says Dhwani Rathod.

As jewellery buying shifts toward longer consideration cycles, retailers and manufacturers must reframe hesitation not as failure, but as a trust-led decision process shaped by permanence, complexity, and emotional alignment.

GIA plays a key role in establishing authenticity and trust in jewellery retail — it brings credibility, transparency, and confidence to the entire ecosystem, Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India, tells Khursheed Mistry.

Mavitrra has launched a new wedding jewellery collection inspired by spiritual symbolism, reflecting traditional Indian bridal aesthetics while reinforcing the brand’s focus on culturally rooted design narratives.

Actor Shilpa Shetty has launched a mangalsutra bracelet collection co-designed with Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds in India, using Type IIa lab-grown diamonds, positioning tradition-led designs for contemporary, everyday wear.

Indian jewellery retailers face a widening loyalty gap as younger consumers prioritize experience over tradition. Evolving expectations, digital influence, and value-driven choices are reshaping how brands must now build long-term relationships.

As digital platforms reshape how jewellery brands are discovered, retailers and manufacturers face a growing gap between their physical experience and online identity — often shaping customer perception long before the first visit.

Edstead has launched Jewels of Legacy on JioHotstar, a documentary series exploring the histories, family narratives and craftsmanship traditions of Kishandas, Mahesh Notandass, VBJ and Abaran, highlighting their role in India’s jewellery heritage.