Statement diamonds, sculptural brooches, layered gemstones, and expressive menswear jewellery emerged as the defining visual language of luxury at Met Gala 2026, discovers Khursheed Mistry.

De Beers Group has created a bespoke 21-carat natural diamond pendant and chain for cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, highlighting the growing positioning of men’s diamond jewellery within the Indian market.

The House of Rose, led by Biren Vaidya, unveils a six-piece men’s brooch collection in April 2026, Mumbai, reinterpreting brooch design through animal motifs, gemstones, and sculptural craftsmanship for contemporary jewellery consumers.

Platinum Guild International’s Q4 2025 review highlights regional market shifts, with platinum gaining share across China, India, Japan, and the US as record gold prices influence consumer demand patterns.

BlueStone-backed Ethera launches Akshaya Tritiya Edit on April 10, 2026, repositioning festive jewellery buying in India towards everyday wearability, amid evolving consumer preferences beyond traditional gold-led purchases.

New York-based Verlas introduced its ‘La Fleur’ collection in India on March 18, 2026, featuring lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold, targeting demand for sustainable, versatile fine jewellery in the market.

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.

Angara introduced personalized engraving across its ring collection on February 26, 2026, available online in India and globally, expanding customization options as demand grows for individualized fine jewellery purchases.

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.

EKARAA enters India’s fine jewellery market with the opening of a 6,700 sq. ft. flagship store in Mumbai on February 5, 2026, marking its retail debut and global headquarters.

As bridal tastes evolve, and retail cycles shorten, India’s polki industry is being redesigned for lighter wear, faster movement and commercial relevance, transforming a heritage craft into a modern retail category, says Dhwani Rathod.

Silver surged above $100 per ounce for the first time ever, while gold reached record highs near $5,000, driven by strong safe-haven demand and tight physical supplies amid global economic uncertainties.

GIA plays a key role in establishing authenticity and trust in jewellery retail — it brings credibility, transparency, and confidence to the entire ecosystem, Amit Pratihari, MD, GIA India, tells Khursheed Mistry.

Kanakratna Exim Private Limited has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a dedicated 14KT precious gold jewellery category, targeting demand for lightweight, durable and cost-efficient gold jewellery.