India can move beyond being a major producer of laboratory-grown diamonds to becoming a global technology leader by developing indigenous equipment, advanced materials, device fabrication capabilities, and high-value industrial applications, says Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Head of the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul. Prof. Rao was one of the main organizers of GJEPC's VAIRAM 2026 Workshop, held earlier this year at the campus of IIT Madras.

Mini Diamonds’ wholly owned subsidiary Namra Jewels has introduced a men’s jewellery collection featuring lab-grown diamonds, with a phased festive-season rollout across online and offline channels.

Kalyan Jewellers has converted Rs 350 crore of funding extended to Candere into equity through a rights issue, as the online-led jewellery business continues to expand its retail footprint.

LIMIRA has entered India’s jewellery market with three lab-grown diamond collections, offering gender-neutral designs in 9KT and 14KT gold through a digital-first retail model.

Tamannaah Fine Jewellery has partnered with Taj’s Khazana to retail its collections across 10 cities, beginning with New Delhi and extending to Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad.

EKARAA Jewellery has introduced a gifting collection of fine diamond jewellery in 9kt gold, spanning rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings, with select pieces available for customisation.

Divine Solitaires concluded its month-long Solitaire Festival of India 2026 with participation from 200+ partner jewellers across 100+ cities, combining natural diamond solitaire sales with consumer rewards.

Kumari Fine Jewellery showcases its Luxe Collection and contemporary gold and gemstone jewellery at exhibitions across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Raipur, engaging HNI consumers and exploring regional demand.

Actor turns co-creator with Ekatra Jewels for a seven-shape solitaire collection celebrating the many facets of a woman

With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

The new demi-fine jewellery edit explores the symbolism of blue through contemporary designs inspired by protection, intuition and the mystique of the evil eye.

The partnership with Perfect Corp. brings hyper-realistic augmented reality to QWEEN’s digital platform, covering up to 2,300 jewellery SKUs.

Kalyan Jewellers expands its Maharashtra footprint with a new Mulund showroom, alongside a Candere outlet.

The Zoori Mangalsutra combines traditional black beads and diamond detailing with a modular design that allows it to be worn in three ways.