Solitario unveiled its Divine India Collection in Pune on June 16, introducing diamond-studded devotional creations and a bespoke idol adornment service alongside a performance by Maithili Thakur.

India’s gem and jewellery exports totalled $4.27 billion in April-May 2026, while GJEPC urged the government to address gold supply constraints and regulatory issues affecting export manufacturing.

Lukson, a Laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand has opened its 10th exclusive store in Bandra, Mumbai, expanding its retail footprint and strengthening its presence in India’s jewellery market.

De Beers Group’s latest US consumer study finds Gen Z driving natural diamond demand, average purchase values rising, and non-bridal occasions accounting for most acquisitions, offering key retail insights.

IRASVA Fine Jewellery marked its seventh anniversary in June 2026, highlighting growth in omnichannel retail, e-commerce expansion, and the launch of its first laboratory-grown diamond collection.

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.

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.

Akoirah by Augmont has launched Origin, a Mother’s Day jewellery collection featuring 14K gold, laboratory-grown diamonds and customizable pearl designs, available across Mumbai, Vashi and Pune stores until May 10.

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.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated IIGJ Udupi on April 28, in Karnataka, highlighting skilling, employment and industry-led training, while IIGJ signed an MoU with IIT Madras for lab-grown diamond certification.

Sennes, from Senco Gold & Diamonds, opened its first Delhi store on April 28, 2026, at DLF Midtown Plaza, Moti Nagar, expanding its retail network and product categories including lab-grown diamonds, perfumes and leather goods.

Sennes, backed by Senco Gold & Diamonds, opened its first exclusive Noida store at Gaur City Mall on April 21, 2026, marking its 12th outlet and expanding lab-grown diamond retail presence.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has introduced its Aanika natural diamond collection, endorsed by Kareena Kapoor Khan, targeting festive demand with heritage-inspired designs and a renewed focus on emotional storytelling and cultural symbolism.

Réia Diamonds launched a dedicated lab-grown diamond engagement ring studio on April 16, 2026 in Bengaluru, introducing a design-led retail format aligned with rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.