FURA Gems has obtained Responsible Jewellery Council certification following an independent audit, aligning its ruby and sapphire operations with global sourcing standards amid rising demand for traceable coloured gemstones.

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.

Divine Solitaires reports strategic shifts in FY26 driven by high gold prices, evolving consumer behaviour, and rising interest in certified natural diamond solitaires, targeting category expansion and stronger retailer partnerships across India.

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.

Mumbai-based lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Lukson Jewels reports 25% month-on-month growth, serving over 20,000 customers in six months, while planning retail expansion to 30 stores across India.

Sonani Jewels introduces the ‘9 to Fine’ lab-grown diamond jewellery range in 9KT gold, designed for daily wear with versatile styles and customization — catering to evolving retailer demand for accessible fine jewellery.

Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited inaugurated a 16,260 sq ft manufacturing facility in Kandivali on February 23, 2026, investing Rs 15 crore to raise annual capacity to 4,000 kg.

IGI inaugurated its second Jaipur laboratory on January 29, 2026 in Sitapura to expand coloured gemstone testing, improve turnaround times and support manufacturers and exporters across North India.

Zen Diamond has partnered Francorp to scale franchise-led retail in India, targeting over 20 stores by 2026 across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities amid rising demand for branded diamond jewellery.

The Flemish Government approved a policy effective January 1 2026 allowing Antwerp diamond companies to hire foreign polishers and sorters through faster permits to meet rising demand driven by the US duty advantage.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers launches Jamanvar, a 22ct gold bridal collection inspired by a cherished Gujarati pre-wedding tradition, offering heritage-inspired, lightweight designs starting from 20 grams for modern wedding shoppers.

Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in gemological certification, reinforced its position as a trusted laboratory partner for India’s jewellery supply chain at the IIJS Premiere 2025, held at the Nesco Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

In a major consumer protection move, the Indian government has extended its hallmarking mandate to cover 9-karat gold jewellery, effective July 2025. Previously, hallmarking requirements only applied to gold pieces of 14K, 18K, and 22K standard.

Bengaluru-based D2C fine jewellery brand GIVA has rolled out GIVA Go, a new express delivery service that brings same-day and next-day delivery to customers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi.