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.

Natural Desert diamonds dominated the BAFTA Awards 2026 red carpet in London on February 23, worn by leading actors, signalling growing cultural and stylistic momentum for warm-toned natural diamonds.

Today’s bride is rewriting the rules of bridal jewellery. She values individuality over tradition, versatility over volume, and emotional meaning over excess — creating a major shift in how retailers and manufacturers design, curate, and sell.

As the wedding season begins, ORRA Fine Jewellery introduces Aekta, a versatile diamond collection crafted to elevate bridal and festive styling with contemporary flair, refined craftsmanship, and meaningful design rooted in tradition.

Candere by Kalyan Jewellers introduces a refined curation of affordable luxury essentials crafted for contemporary professionals, blending minimalist design, elevated craftsmanship, and everyday versatility to redefine what modern, wearable elegance truly looks like.

Reva by P. N. Gadgil & Sons launches an exquisite bridal collection that fuses timeless Indian artistry with contemporary diamond design, featuring vibrant gemstones, elevated mangalsutras, and luxurious wedding-ready creations crafted for today’s discerning bride.

Zen Diamond, the global fine jewellery powerhouse, opens its latest boutique in Chandigarh’s Nexus Elante Mall, marking its North India debut after successful launches in Mumbai and Bengaluru, blending luxury, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Hazoorilal Legacy unveils its latest annual showcase, The Legacy Collection 2025–2026, presenting an exquisite selection of gemstones, diamonds, polki, and gold jewellery that reflects refined artistry, heritage excellence, and contemporary elegance.

Estele’s new Wedding Collection brings together classic craftsmanship and modern style. With layered silhouettes, gold-toned finishes and delicate stones, the collection offers effortless elegance for brides and guests across wedding celebrations.

Jennifer Lopez partners with Zen Diamond as its newest global ambassador, aligning her iconic glamour with the brand’s expanding international presence and its vision of modern elegance and empowerment.

Spanning 6,000 sq ft, the new showroom blends heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design, marking Kataria Jewellers’ continued expansion and commitment to luxury retail experiences in Madhya Pradesh.

This wedding season, Harit Zaveri Jewellers unveils Lagan, a captivating bridal collection that celebrates love, family, and the timeless traditions woven into every Indian wedding. Inspired by royal textiles, intricate embroidery, and architectural grandeur, Lagan brings together artistry, heritage, and modern elegance — offering versatile gold and Polki jewels designed for the bride and every woman who shares in her joyous journey.

Stacking jewellery is redefining men’s fashion, turning simple accessories into powerful style statements. Embracing layers of chains, kadas, pendants, and bracelets, today’s modern man blends sophistication with individuality — expressing confidence through curated combinations.

This Bhai Dooj, With Clarity by Irasva Fine Jewellery is celebrating the timeless bond between siblings with a curated collection of exquisite diamond jewellery.