India can move beyond being a major producer of laboratory-grown diamonds to becoming a global technology leader by developing indigenous equipment, advanced materials, device fabrication capabilities, and high-value industrial applications, says Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Head of the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul. Prof. Rao was one of the main organizers of GJEPC's VAIRAM 2026 Workshop, held earlier this year at the campus of IIT Madras.

Divine Solitaires was named ‘Best Diamond Jewellery Brand’ at JewelZ South India 2026, recognizing its focus on quality assurance, standardized pricing and transparency in natural diamond solitaires.

Angara has introduced its first Kids’ Fine Jewellery Collection, featuring 142 designs across three age groups, with diamonds, coloured gemstones and made-to-order customization options.

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.

Tamannaah Fine Jewellery has partnered with Taj’s Khazana to retail its collections across 10 cities, beginning with New Delhi and extending to Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad.

EKARAA Jewellery has introduced a gifting collection of fine diamond jewellery in 9kt gold, spanning rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings, with select pieces available for customization.

EKARAA Jewellery has introduced a gifting collection of fine diamond jewellery in 9kt gold, spanning rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings, with select pieces available for customisation.

Kumari Fine Jewellery showcases its Luxe Collection and contemporary gold and gemstone jewellery at exhibitions across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Raipur, engaging HNI consumers and exploring regional demand.

The new collection interprets Lord Ganesha through sculptural forms, diamonds, emeralds and rubies, bringing traditional symbolism into contemporary fine jewellery.

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 proposed issue comprises a fresh issue of up to 1.36 crore shares and an offer for sale of up to 34 lakh shares, with proceeds earmarked for showroom expansion and debt repayment.

The new bridal jewellery collection is anchored by the campaign ‘One Wedding. Many Stories’, bringing regional traditions into a contemporary wedding wardrobe

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

The Zoori Mangalsutra combines traditional black beads and diamond detailing with a modular design that allows it to be worn in three ways.