The Rise of Lightweight, High-Rotation Jewellery — A Detailed Industry Perspective for Experienced Retailers
Changing consumer behaviour, rising gold prices and faster buying cycles are driving demand for lightweight, high-rotation jewellery, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, merchandising strategies and sales approaches.
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Opens Store in Rohini, Delhi
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opened a new retail store in Rohini, Delhi, in February 2026, expanding its NCR presence and strengthening distribution in response to growing consumer demand.
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opens exclusive store in Visakhapatnam
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds launched its first Andhra Pradesh store in Visakhapatnam in February 2026, inaugurated by Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, expanding retail presence across emerging South Indian 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.
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Files IPO at Rs 367–Rs 386 Price Band
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery will open its Rs 3,800 million IPO on February 24, 2026, to fund 15 new stores and marketing, with shares priced at Rs 367–Rs 386 per share.
DAIMANTÉ Enters India’s Luxury Jewellery Market with AI-Led, Sustainable Diamond Designs
New luxury brand Daimanté launches in India with AI-generated design workflows and sustainable lab-grown diamonds, offering hallmark-assured collections and digital-first retail strategy, redefining premium product offerings for modern jewellery retailers.
India Gem & Jewellery Exports at $ 23.19 Billion in April–January; India–US Trade Framework Restores 18% Tariff Access
India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $23.19 billion in April–January 2026, down 0.64% year-on-year, as US shipments fell 45%, while a new India–US trade framework restores 18% tariff access.
Dhirsons Jewellers Launches ‘Heartbeats & Heirlooms’ Valentine’s Collection in New Delhi
Dhirsons Jewellers, Dhiraj Dhir Group, launched the ‘Heartbeats & Heirlooms’ diamond and gold collection on February 11, 2026 in New Delhi, targeting Valentine’s Day gifting and long-term wear segments.
P N Gadgil Jewellers Records Rs 365 Crore Sales During Foundation Day Offer
P N Gadgil Jewellers recorded Rs 365 crore sales during its Foundation Day offer from February 7–9, 2026 across Maharashtra and other states, driven by gold demand despite elevated prices.
Ethera Raises Rs 25 Crore from BlueStone to Expand Lab-Grown Diamond Retail Footprint
Lab-grown diamond jewellery startup Ethera has secured Rs 25 crore from strategic investor BlueStone to accelerate store expansion, strengthen omnichannel operations, and scale its design-led growth strategy across key Indian markets.
Bhima Jewellery Opens Showroom in Noida
Bhima Jewellery opened a new showroom in Sector 18, Noida on February 8, 2026, marking its continued pan-India retail expansion as the company enters its centenary phase.
ACPL Exports Launches D2C Silver Brand TrueSilver
ACPL Exports launched TrueSilver on 10 February 2026 in New Delhi, entering India’s domestic D2C silver jewellery market to address growing everyday demand and diversify revenue beyond exports.
Dhirsons Jewellers showcases Temple Treasures collection in New Delhi
Dhirsons Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. has introduced its Temple Treasures jewellery collection at its Lajpat Nagar flagship store in New Delhi on February 5, 2026, highlighting traditional temple-inspired gold designs for ceremonial wear.
Senco Gold & Diamonds launches ‘Elements of Love’ Valentine’s Day campaign
Senco Gold & Diamonds has launched its ‘Elements of Love’ campaign in February 2026 across India, introducing a Valentine’s-focused diamond jewellery edit aimed at seasonal gifting demand.
GSI is helping the industry become more transparent and future-ready: Ramit Kapur, MD, GSI
The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

