Indians do not really need an excuse to buy gold, but Akshaya Tritiya offers a pretty good one! Year after year, people turn out in big numbers to buy the yellow metal on this day, considered to be auspicious for buying gold, and this year was no exception. Nothing held customers back – neither the increasing summer heat, nor the rising gold prices. And in addition to the fervour for gold, buyers showed a keen interest in diamond jewellery, discovers Suneeta Kaul

Holi celebrations are all about enthusiasm and joy, apart from the vibrant colours that mark the festivities says Aditya Modak, co-founder of Gargi by P N Gadgil & Sons

The jewellery industry is going all out to give different kinds of items as Diwali gifts – while mithai (sweets) is synonymous with Diwali, jewellers are making sure to give meaningful, non-perishable items to their valued clients and staff as gifts. In the process, they are nurturing their patrons and deepening their relationship with their associates, discovers Suneeta Kaul

De Beers Forevermark, the leading and trusted diamond brand, is upbeat on a strong sales volume this festive season, particularly from South India which is a top performing market in the country

ORRA recently launched a Valentine's Day campaign featuring diamond jewellery promoted by social media, and Bollywood celebrities.

Inflation, job losses, recession and the overall financial crisis – have these affected how people look at gold in India? A market that is primarily driven by weddings, has the current economic scenario played a spoil sport when it comes to buying gold? Jewellery retailers across India present their views

The brand combines a 63-year-old legacy and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques to bring you a wide range of bridal sets

Gold and Non-gold based jewellery

Partnered for its 6th edition in New Delhi

Less footfall, minimal inquiries surround the diamond segment.

Designer Collections debut featuring Forevermark Diamonds to celebrate the start of the Awards Season

Edmund Goldstein is survived by his wife Iris, his children and grandchildren