More Indian Women Are Choosing Diamonds for Themselves as Natural Diamond Ownership Rises to 15%
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.
Brij to Showcase ‘Engineered Luxury’ Jewellery at JCK Las Vegas
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.
Shringar House of Mangalsutra Reports 106.5% Q4 Revenue Growth
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.
IGI Reports 21% Revenue Growth in Jan-Mar 2026 Quarter
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.
Why Customers Delay Jewellery Purchases: The Hidden Frictions Retailers Overlook
As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.
Duty Hike on Gold, Silver Imports Puts India’s Jewellery Trade on Alert
As India raises gold import duty from 6% to 15% amid economic pressure and a weakening rupee, the jewellery industry is preparing for higher prices, evolving demand, and possible market disruption, discovers Khursheed Mistry.
P N Gadgil Jewellers Reports FY26 Revenue of Rs 107,391 Million
P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited reported FY26 revenue of Rs 107,391 million, up 39.6% year-on-year, with PAT rising 87.8%, driven by retail growth, festive demand, studded jewellery sales, and network expansion.
Divine Solitaires, Ranka Jewellers Target 30% Share of Pune Solitaire Market
Divine Solitaires and Ranka Jewellers have outlined a growth roadmap for Pune’s solitaire diamond jewellery segment, targeting over 30% market share within two to three years through category-focused retail expansion.
The Return of Statement Diamonds and Maximalist High Jewellery at Met Gala 2026
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.
Mother’s Day Gifting: The Rise of Mother-Daughter Jewellery Buying
As collaborative jewellery shopping gains momentum, retailers are witnessing higher ticket sizes, evolving design preferences, and stronger emotional engagement driven by mothers and daughters shopping together, observes Dhwani Rathod.
Ethera Launches Mother’s Day Campaign and Fine Jewellery Edit
BlueStone-backed Ethera launched its Mother’s Day campaign and jewellery edit on May 7, 2026, highlighting evolving consumer preferences for everyday lab-grown diamond jewellery through a digital storytelling-led retail initiative.
Divine Solitaires launches Mother’s Day campaign focused on shared milestone journeys
Divine Solitaires on May 4, 2026 in Mumbai unveiled a Mother’s Day campaign highlighting mothers’ emotional role in children’s milestones, supported by a curated solitaire gifting collection.
Jos Alukkas Opens New Showroom in Valliyur
Jos Alukkas inaugurated a new jewellery showroom in Valliyur, Tamil Nadu, on May 2, 2026, strengthening its retail footprint in South India through a high-footfall, transit-linked location strategy.
De Beers Group, GJEPC Launch Natural Diamond Promotion Through Cricket Broadcasts
De Beers Group, GJEPC and JioStar have launched a natural diamond promotion campaign during India’s cricket season, integrating jewellery styling, player-led storytelling and branded segments to strengthen consumer engagement.
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Raises Rs 800 Crore for Retail and Manufacturing Expansion
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond has secured over Rs 800 crore to expand retail operations, increase manufacturing capacity and scale deep-tech diamond applications across jewellery, semiconductor and industrial sectors globally.
