Canada-based visual artist Reena Ahluwalia frames the “Century Question”: How does a diamond’s legacy survive the hand that currently holds it?

Khandelwal Jewellers inaugurated its ninth showroom in Jalna, Maharashtra, marking its first entry into Marathwada and expanding its retail presence beyond Vidarbha as part of its regional growth strategy.

World Diamond Heritage Board appoints Suresh Hathiramani and Alex Popov to lead WDHL Selection Committee, advancing an industry-wide initiative to document historically significant diamonds and strengthen natural diamond narrative.

GIA has appointed John Cowley as CFO effective April 6, 2026, succeeding David Tearle, who will retire June 30 after 17 years, ensuring leadership continuity and financial oversight.

De Beers launched The Great Indian Diamond Archive on March 31 in New Delhi, documenting 12 historic diamonds of Indian origin to highlight India’s early role in global diamond mining history.

Jaipur Watch Company, led by Gaurav Mehta, introduces a Maharana Pratap-themed automatic watch in April 2026, integrating a vintage postage stamp into the dial ahead of the ruler’s birth anniversary.

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.

Dhirsons Jewellers, Dhiraj Dhir Group, launched the ‘Heartbeats & Heirlooms’ diamond and gold collection on February 11, 2026 in New Delhi, targeting Valentine’s Day gifting and long-term wear segments.

As margin pressure, price volatility and shifting customer behaviour reshape jewellery retail, habitual discounting is eroding authority and long-term value, prompting retailers to rethink pricing discipline and strategy.

JJS 2025, scheduled from December 19–22 at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, will host 1,227 booths, feature the Coloured Gemstones theme, and welcome top exhibitors, retailers, and global participants.

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.

The famed 137.27 carat Florentine Diamond, long thought lost after World War I, resurfaces in a Montreal vault, reaffirming India’s Golconda mines as the cradle of history’s greatest gems.

Rooted in Chettinad history, “Pettagam” showcases traditional craftsmanship, global influences, and evolving jewellery aesthetics, offering visitors an immersive journey through the region’s storied legacy and contemporary reinterpretations.

In the run up to JJS 2025, a roadshow was held in Chennai at Hotel Taj Coromandel on October 4, 2025, with prominent jewellers from the city attending the event.