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.

PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Limited listed on Indian stock exchanges on March 4, 2026, closing at a 7.3% premium after its Rs 380 crore IPO, with strong trading volumes despite broader market selling pressure.

World Gold Council launched the second phase of its ‘The Moment is Gold’ campaign on 4 March 2026 in Mumbai, positioning gold as an everyday purchase linked to personal milestones and achievements.

Pret by Couture India 2026 brought together top retailers, designers, and manufacturers for a dynamic showcase, blending ready-to-wear brilliance, market insights, and leadership recognition shaping the next growth phase of jewellery.

The International Institute of Gemology organized a two-day industrial visit to Surat, covering diamond processing, technology integration and jewellery manufacturing to align academic training with industry practices.

The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

IGI acquired American Gemological Laboratories on January 31, 2026, in New York and Mumbai to expand coloured gemstone certification, linking US and India markets through a combined global platform.

HRD Antwerp opened a new certification laboratory in Hyderabad on January 31, 2026, to expand regional access to diamond and jewellery grading services for manufacturers and retailers in South India.

As jewellery buying shifts toward longer consideration cycles, retailers and manufacturers must reframe hesitation not as failure, but as a trust-led decision process shaped by permanence, complexity, and emotional alignment.

Vicenzaoro January 2026 attracted global buyers led by the US, UK, India and Germany, reinforcing its role as a key sourcing and technology hub amid volatile metal prices and shifting international trade dynamics.

PP Jewellers by Pawan Gupta has introduced a new lightweight diamond jewellery collection, expanding its contemporary offering with versatile designs across key product categories for everyday and occasion-led retail demand.

Indian jewellery retailers face a widening loyalty gap as younger consumers prioritize experience over tradition. Evolving expectations, digital influence, and value-driven choices are reshaping how brands must now build long-term relationships.

Shineshilpi has announced the launch of The Shine House, a new B2B jewellery sourcing hub in Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, expanding its infrastructure to support retailers and manufacturers with centralised operations.

PNG Jewellers opened its first Bihar showroom in Patna on December 7 2025, marking eastward expansion, serving existing regional customers, and increasing its national retail footprint to 65 stores nationwide.