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.
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Featured at London Fashion Week Presentation
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery partnered Raw Mango’s Fall Winter 2026 show at London Fashion Week, London, on February 23, 2026, supporting natural diamond promotion through international fashion industry collaboration and visibility.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Launches ZOUL Fine Jewellery Collection
Malabar Gold & Diamonds launched ZOUL on February 24, 2026, featuring lightweight natural diamond jewellery in 14KT and 18KT gold, priced from Rs 20,000, targeting everyday wear across global showrooms.
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.
Raniwala 1881 Presents Bejewelled Rani Ratna Angrakha Inspired by Johri Bazaar
Raniwala 1881 introduced the Bejewelled Rani Ratna Angrakha in Jaipur in February 2026, drawing on Johri Bazaar’s jewellery traditions to showcase heritage techniques, craftsmanship continuity, and material integration.
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.
CaratLane Showcases Jewellery at New York Fashion Week 2026
CaratLane presented eight natural diamond jewellery looks at New York Fashion Week on February 16, 2026 in Chelsea Piers, marking its first international runway showcase and expanding global market presence.
Prêt by Couture India Opens in Mumbai with Focused Industry Momentum
Prêt by Couture India opened at Grand Hyatt Mumbai with a clear focus on lightweight design, operational discipline, and calibrated growth, reflecting an industry that aligns creativity with commercial precision in evolving retail markets.
India Gems & Jewellery Exports Stabilize Amid US Slowdown, Diversification Cushions Impact
Despite a sharp contraction in shipments to the United States, India’s gems and jewellery exports show resilience, supported by strong growth in the UAE, Hong Kong and emerging 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.
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.
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.
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.
Namibia Joins Luanda Accord; GJEPC and DMCC Move Toward NDC Membership
Namibia signed the Luanda Accord in Cape Town on February 9, 2026, while GJEPC and DMCC agreed pathways toward Natural Diamond Council membership to support global natural diamond marketing efforts.
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.

