Retailers highlight how financially independent women are increasingly buying jewellery for themselves, boosting demand for lightweight gold and diamond jewellery across metros and smaller cities, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Litestyle by PNG Jewellers launched its seventh retail outlet and first standalone store in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at Prozone Mall, expanding its lightweight gold and diamond jewellery retail presence in the city.

Pret by Couture India 2026 brought together top retailers, designers, and manufacturers for a dynamic showcase, blending ready-to-wear brilliance, market insights, and leadership recognition shaping the next growth phase of jewellery.

Prêt by Couture India opened at Grand Hyatt Mumbai with a clear focus on lightweight design, operational discipline, and calibrated growth, reflecting an industry that aligns creativity with commercial precision in evolving retail markets.

IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 sees selective demand, cautious capital deployment, and a clear move towards lightweight, lower-ticket jewellery, says Arpit Kala.

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.

Day two of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, was marked by the formal inauguration of the venue, and new collection launches focused on lightweight gold jewellery.

Kanakratna Exim Private Limited has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a dedicated 14KT precious gold jewellery category, targeting demand for lightweight, durable and cost-efficient gold jewellery.

Sky Gold Ltd. has announced a significant business expansion by onboarding Aditya Birla Jewellery, which operates under the luxury brand Indriya, as a new client

LiteStyle by PNG Jewellers is a new format store from the house of PNG Jewellers

‘Flowers of Eternity’ collection launched to commemorate completion of 95 years in the industry

The promotion of Everlite Light-Weight Jewellery Collection that was held in the presence of the brand’s regional brand ambassador and Tollywood star Madhumita Sarcar also featured in the newly released peppy track rendered by Anupam Roy in Bengali and Hindi

This collection comprises lightweight gold jewellery, including pendants, rings, earrings, and so forth

The platform will cater to the growing consumer preference for lightweight gold ornaments