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.

De Beers Group introduced its ‘Heera Hai Aapke Liye’ program at IIJS Bharat Signature to strengthen natural diamond demand in India by enabling retailers through the INDRA alliance and expanding structured access nationwide.

Kalyan Jewellers relaunched its redesigned flagship showroom in South Extension, New Delhi, on January 17, 2026, to update its retail format, expand collections, and strengthen customer-facing infrastructure in a key market.

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.

Khimji Jewellers has appointed Rajat Verma as Chief Marketing Officer to oversee brand strategy, marketing operations and support retail expansion initiatives as part of the company’s leadership team in India.

The GJEPC hails the Union Cabinet’s Export Promotion Mission as a transformative step that strengthens MSMEs, boosts global competitiveness, and accelerates India’s journey toward $ 100 billion gem and jewellery exports by 2047.

Co-created with dancer Chintamani Diana and launched in Banaras during Dev Diwali, the Kashi 108 Cut™ translates sacred rhythm into a diamond that reflects intention, movement, and meticulously crafted brilliance.

In a move aimed at strengthening education and transparency within the evolving diamond industry, the Lab-Grown Diamond & Jewellery Promotion Council (LGDJPC) has appointed Rahul Desai, Managing Director and CEO of the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), as its Honorary Education Director.

Internationally renowned diamond merchant and luxury entrepreneur Golubhai Badalia, celebrated for his expertise in diamond grading, sourcing, and design, is stepping into a new arena — investment and entertainment

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will host the first Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025) from September 11–13 at the Jeddah Superdome, in what is being seen as a major step in strengthening jewellery trade ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

Glow by Kirtilals, the contemporary diamond and gold jewellery brand from the House of Kirtilals, has inaugurated a new exclusive showroom at 4th Block, Jayanagar, further strengthening its presence in Bengaluru.

Mini Diamonds India Ltd (MDIL) shares rose 2.18% to Rs 185 after the company announced winning a major export order worth Rs 18.29 crore from Hong Kong-based Jewellery Trendz. The order covers lab-grown, cut and polished diamonds and will be executed within three months of confirmation, with payment scheduled within 150 days from the order date.

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) marked Van Mahotsav, India’s annual festival of trees, with a celebration that wove together environmental awareness, creative expression, and a reaffirmation of the institute’s commitment to sustainability.

Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), one of India's leading diamond manufacturers, has become the first company in the world to craft natural diamonds with a verified negative carbon footprint—marking a significant milestone for the global jewellery sector and furthering India's leadership in sustainable manufacturing