More Indian Women Are Choosing Diamonds for Themselves as Natural Diamond Ownership Rises to 15%
Natural diamond ownership among Indian women rose to 15% in 2025 from 11% in 2022, driven by younger consumers, rising incomes and increasing self-purchase trends, according to NDC.
Svariya Launches Victorian-inspired Earrings Collection
Svariya has introduced a Victorian-inspired earrings collection in Mumbai, featuring lightweight hoops and ear cuffs designed for contemporary wear, as the brand expands its demi-fine jewellery portfolio for modern consumers.
GIVA Appoints Kriti Sanon as Brand Ambassador
Bengaluru-based jewellery brand GIVA has appointed actor Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and launched its ‘Style, Sealed in Silver’ campaign across digital, OTT and retail platforms to strengthen omnichannel consumer engagement.
TrueSilver Launches ‘Radiant Mesh’ Sterling Silver Collection
TrueSilver, the sterling silver jewellery brand by ACPL Exports, launched its Radiant Mesh collection in India on May 13, featuring over 70 BIS-hallmarked 925 silver designs inspired by filigree craftsmanship.
GSI, Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC Conduct Gem Identification Masterclass
GSI and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC conducted a gemstone identification masterclass for jewellery professionals, focusing on gemstone analysis, treatment detection, traceability, and technical education amid evolving consumer demand in India.
The Return of Statement Diamonds and Maximalist High Jewellery at Met Gala 2026
Statement diamonds, sculptural brooches, layered gemstones, and expressive menswear jewellery emerged as the defining visual language of luxury at Met Gala 2026, discovers Khursheed Mistry.
Mother’s Day Gifting: The Rise of Mother-Daughter Jewellery Buying
As collaborative jewellery shopping gains momentum, retailers are witnessing higher ticket sizes, evolving design preferences, and stronger emotional engagement driven by mothers and daughters shopping together, observes Dhwani Rathod.
Ethera Launches Mother’s Day Campaign and Fine Jewellery Edit
BlueStone-backed Ethera launched its Mother’s Day campaign and jewellery edit on May 7, 2026, highlighting evolving consumer preferences for everyday lab-grown diamond jewellery through a digital storytelling-led retail initiative.
Akoirah by Augmont Launches Mother’s Day Collection ‘Origin’
Akoirah by Augmont has launched Origin, a Mother’s Day jewellery collection featuring 14K gold, laboratory-grown diamonds and customizable pearl designs, available across Mumbai, Vashi and Pune stores until May 10.
Jos Alukkas Opens New Showroom in Valliyur
Jos Alukkas inaugurated a new jewellery showroom in Valliyur, Tamil Nadu, on May 2, 2026, strengthening its retail footprint in South India through a high-footfall, transit-linked location strategy.
World Gold Council Reports Shift from Jewellery to Investment Demand in Q1 2026
World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 report shows global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year as record prices reduced jewellery volumes but boosted bar, coin and ETF investment demand worldwide.
Dassani Brothers launches ‘Shubh Labh’ collection for domestic retail network
Dassani Brothers introduces ‘Shubh Labh’ collection across India, combining traditional motifs, Polki and Jadau techniques with contemporary designs, targeting varied consumer segments and offering retailers a versatile, sellable product mix.
TrueSilver launches ‘Dancing Muse’ sterling silver collection
TrueSilver introduces Dancing Muse collection in New Delhi on April 23, 2026, featuring over 40 sterling silver designs reflecting demand for contemporary, expressive jewellery across occasions and consumer segments.
74th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair to Open in September 2026
The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair will host its 74th edition from September 8–12, 2026 in Bangkok, offering expanded sourcing, manufacturing partnerships, and market access for jewellery retailers and suppliers.
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Opens First Store in Gorakhpur
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds launched its first Gorakhpur store in April 2026, expanding Uttar Pradesh presence to seven stores, targeting rising demand for lab grown diamond jewellery in emerging markets.
