Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds accelerates retail and supply-chain growth with capital infusion and vertical integration to capitalize on booming Indian LGD demand.

Buying activity softened as laboratory-grown diamonds and gold prices reshaped loose diamond trade dynamics at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026. Exhibitors observed slower conversions, but continued relevance, for natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.

Over four days, IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 saw brisk business take place at JWCC; retailers focused on couture differentiation, lightweight gold, gemstone statements, and silver jewellery, reflecting evolving buying behaviour across daily-wear, bridal, and emerging categories.

Limelight Diamonds opens first Gandhidham store, sixth in Gujarat, with actor Malhar Thakar at the launch, marking continued expansion of the brand’s lab-grown diamond jewellery retail presence across the state.

Limelight Diamonds, India’s largest lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has reinforced its presence in Hyderabad with the opening of its third store in Himayat Nagar. The new outlet, following successful launches in Somajiguda and Gachibowli, reflects the city’s growing appetite for sustainable luxury and innovative diamond jewellery.

PNG Jewellers has strengthened its presence in Maharashtra with the launch of its second store in Nashik. The new 3,000 sq. ft. showroom on Sharanpur Road was inaugurated by brand ambassador Madhuri Dixit, marking another milestone in the jeweller’s expansion journey.

In response to the growing demand for jewellery that blends elegance with everyday functionality, GIVA has unveiled a curated line of 14K and 18K gold-studded pieces, crafted for the contemporary Indian woman

In response to record-high gold prices and evolving consumer preferences, PN Gadgil Jewellers has launched a new sub-brand, Litestyle, focused on lightweight and lower-carat jewellery

Lab-grown diamond brand Lukson has introduced its first men’s jewellery line, titled The Story of HIM, as part of a broader shift in the industry toward more inclusive design

Silver jewellery continues to dominate the US retail market in 2024, registering robust sales growth and delivering the highest margins among all precious metals, according to the latest survey by the Silver Institute

Sri Jagdamba Pearls has entered the lab-grown diamond (LGD) market with the launch of Aurah, a new jewellery line catering to the modern, conscious consumer

US-based fine jewellery brand Angara is officially making its debut in India, bringing with it a legacy of over 300 years in gemstone expertise and a disruptive direct-to-consumer (D2C) model that promises to redefine the fine jewellery shopping experience

Mia, a leading fine jewellery brand from the house of Tanishq, has strengthened its presence in Mumbai with the launch of its latest flagship store at Oberoi Mall, Goregaon

PRET by Couture India 2025 showcased a bold evolution in India's jewellery industry, with vibrant ready-to-wear collections that redefine luxury for every occasion, signalling a powerful shift beyond traditional bridal markets