Rising gold prices are bringing 9K gold jewellery into focus, as manufacturers weigh production costs and retailers assess consumer acceptance, pricing challenges, and its potential to attract new buyers, finds out Preeti Kulkarni.

Solitario Lab Grown Limited has filed its draft prospectus for a proposed SME IPO, with proceeds from the fresh issue earmarked for 20 new exclusive brand outlets and 75 shop-in-shop counters across India.

The new Terminal 2 outlet at Chennai International Airport follows the brand’s Terminal 4 opening and expands its presence across key travel destinations.

Tribe Amrapali has opened its third Chennai store at Terminal 4 of Chennai Domestic Airport, taking its India store count to 43 as it expands across retail and travel destinations.

SENNES partnered with designer Dhruv Kapoor at Milan Fashion Week, showcasing its Toi et Moi lab-grown diamond collection across runway looks on September 22.

VBJ To Host Two-Day Jewellery Exhibition In Puducherry

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.

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.

Manish Malhotra Fine Jewellery has launched The M Collection exclusively on Tata CLiQ Luxury, expanding its online fine jewellery presence with 18-karat gold and natural diamonds for everyday wear nationwide.

Deepa Jewellers will open its maiden IPO on September 1, offering fresh shares and an offer-for-sale to fund working capital, inventory and corporate requirements.

VBJ will hold a two-day jewellery sale and exhibition in Madurai on August 26 and 27, featuring gold, diamond, solitaire and precious stone jewellery at Fortune Pandiyan Hotel.

Kumar Jewels has launched The Maharani Edit, a bridal Polki collection drawing on royal Indian jewellery traditions, with chokers, necklaces and statement pieces for wedding occasions

Sabyasachi Mukherjee and The Metropolitan Museum of Art have unveiled a six-piece jewellery collection drawing on imperial medallions, architecture, statuary and religious imagery from the museum’s collection.