Anera Silver by Kushals has opened its first Bengaluru store in HSR Layout and plans six outlets within eight weeks as it targets 100–150 stores across India.

As leading retailers and designers flag rising interest in colour stones, COUTURE India 2026 reveals how emeralds, turquoise and Tanzanite are shaping the jewellery conversation ahead of the wedding season, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

SENNES partnered with designer Dhruv Kapoor at Milan Fashion Week, showcasing its Toi et Moi lab-grown diamond collection across runway looks on September 22.

Gold prices remained subdued on September 24 as expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes strengthened, while softer oil prices provided limited support to bullion.

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.

Six customers from across India have won prizes, including an SUV, an electric scooter, a gaming console, smart glasses, and a QLED television, as part of The Solitaire Festival of India.

Divine Solitaires named seven winners of the third weekly lucky draw under The Solitaire Festival of India 2026, running across 200+ partner stores in over 100 cities through August.

Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week as investors await key US economic data, while elevated levels could trigger profit-booking in bullion markets.

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India’s gold market is showing signs of recovery in August as prices rebound, jewellery demand improves and retailers rebuild inventories ahead of the festive season, World Gold Council says

IAGES and SPJIMR have launched a six-month executive programme for young gold and jewellery business leaders, covering finance, strategy, technology, governance and family business.

IIJS 2026 ended with healthy buyer attendance and active enquiries, while retailers remained selective on quantities, focusing on immediate demand, inventory rotation and festive requirements.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee has entered a multi-year collaboration with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, beginning with a high jewellery collection inspired by Byzantine art and craftsmanship.

MCX silver futures rose Rs 2,134 per kg on August 10, while gold declined Rs 360 as investors booked profits and awaited US inflation data for rate cues.