Natural diamond ownership among Indian women rose to 15% in 2025 from 11% in 2022, driven by younger consumers, rising incomes and increasing self-purchase trends, according to NDC.

Lukson has launched a fashion-inspired laboratory-grown diamond jewellery collection in India featuring IGI-certified designs across gold categories, targeting consumers seeking contemporary styling, transparent pricing, and accessible fine jewellery options.

Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Brij will present its D Standard collection at JCK Las Vegas 2026, combining flexible Nitinol technology with natural diamond jewellery to strengthen its international market positioning.

Mumbai-based Shringar House of Mangalsutra reported strong Q4 FY26 growth, doubled PAT, expanded manufacturing capacity, and entered the bridal jewellery segment through partnerships with Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds.

Divine Solitaires said rising gold prices and changing consumer sentiment are encouraging buyers to consider natural diamonds for milestone purchases, while supporting India’s diamond manufacturing and export ecosystem.

International Gemological Institute reported 21% growth in revenue and EBITDA for Jan-Mar 2026, driven by natural diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds and jewellery certification demand, alongside expansion into coloured stones.

At the WFDB International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana and Angola joined as Nation Affiliate Members, strengthening engagement between producing nations, trading centres and the global natural diamond manufacturing industry.

India concluded the Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 in Mumbai after four days of discussions on compliance, transparency and governance reforms aimed at strengthening confidence in the natural diamond trade.

Kalyan Jewellers returned to the Cannes Film Festival for a third appearance, unveiling a bespoke high-jewellery creation for brand ambassador Kalyani Priyadarshan inspired by Art Deco design and couture styling.

At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Rida Tharana wore a custom lab-grown diamond necklace by Sennes, marking the brand’s international visibility and design-led positioning in contemporary fine jewellery.

As India raises gold import duty to 15%, leading jewellery players and trade bodies support gold conservation measures while warning of liquidity pressure, export challenges and rising risks to MSMEs.

India commenced the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai on May 11, bringing global participants together to discuss compliance, monitoring and consumer confidence in responsibly sourced natural diamonds.

The Forum on KP Dialogue 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, under India’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026, discussed issues such as credibility, consumer confidence, compliance, and the evolving future of responsible natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.

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.