Aukera raises Rs 90 crore to expand laboratory-grown diamond jewellery business
Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has secured Rs 90 crore in debt funding led by Alteria Capital to support retail expansion, product development, omnichannel growth and hiring across India.
PNG Jewellers hosts mangalsutra buyer-seller meet ahead of annual sales campaign
PNG Jewellers organized the two-day Pure Bonds Design Excellence 2026 meet in Pune on July 1–2, bringing together 20 mangalsutra manufacturers to streamline product selection before its August Mangalsutra Mahotsav.
Brij to Showcase ‘Engineered Luxury’ Jewellery at JCK Las Vegas
Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Brij will present its D Standard collection at JCK Las Vegas 2026, combining flexible Nitinol technology with natural diamond jewellery to strengthen its international market positioning.
SMR Jewels IPO to Open on May 26 at Rs 128–135 Price Band
Ahmedabad-based SMR Jewels Limited will launch its SME IPO on May 26, 2026, with a price band of Rs 128–135 per share to support business and corporate funding requirements.
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Raises Rs 800 Crore for Retail and Manufacturing Expansion
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond has secured over Rs 800 crore to expand retail operations, increase manufacturing capacity and scale deep-tech diamond applications across jewellery, semiconductor and industrial sectors globally.
IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 -- A Shift Towards Cautious Optimism
IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 concluded on a measured note, signalling a constructive recalibration. The industry is steadily transitioning from volume-led growth to a more value-driven, strategic approach, navigating global geopolitical shifts and elevated gold prices with greater clarity and intent, reports Khursheed Mistry.
Angara Collaborates with Lee Harris on Colour-Led Fine Jewellery Collection
Angara has partnered with celebrity stylist Lee Harris to launch a 76-piece colour-driven fine jewellery collection, highlighting rising demand for gemstone-led, stackable designs and accessible luxury across global markets.
Limelight Diamonds Targets 200-Store Network by 2027 as Lab-Grown Demand Surges
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds accelerates retail and supply-chain growth with capital infusion and vertical integration to capitalize on booming Indian LGD demand.
Sawansukha Institute Hosts ‘From Scrap to Treasure’ Sustainable Design Competition
Sawansukha Indian Institute of Jewellery organized a student-led sustainable design competition, challenging participants to create jewellery from scrap materials to promote circular thinking and responsible craftsmanship within design education.
India–Oman CEPA Grants Zero Duty Access for Gems and Jewellery
India–Oman CEPA abolishes duty on Indian gems and jewellery in Oman from December 2026, with GJEPC projecting exports rising from $ 35 million to $ 150 million within three years.
Rosy Blue and Kashikey Announce Rs 1000 Crore Investment to Scale QWEEN Retail Concept
Rosy Blue and Kashikey will invest Rs 1000 crore to expand QWEEN, the self-discovery experiential jewellery brand founded by Amit Kumar and Suyash Motarwar, with stores opening in Bangalore and Delhi by mid-February.
Designing for the Festive Season: Lessons From Both Sides of the Counter
Golubhai Badalia Diamonds , Kolkata, operates on both sides of the trade — as a manufacturer and as a retailer. The company offers valuable insights into how India’s festive season shapes the future of design, production, and consumer trust.
PGI-India Introduces 7th Edition of Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet, Focusing on Innovation & Category Growth
Platinum Guild International (PGI)-India has launched its highly anticipated 7th edition of the Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet, poised to drive innovation and expand market categories in the platinum jewellery sector
Why high-end jewellers believe in launching collections and how they do it
A jewellery collection is more than just a simple assortment of pieces; it embodies a meticulous process of research and thoughtful curation, Priyanka Talreja Garegrat finds out
World Gold Council members commit to enhanced supply-chain transparency
The World Gold Council announced that its members, who represent the majority of the global large-scale gold mining industry, have committed to providing enhanced transparency in the gold supply chain
