The Jonnagiri Gold Mine was inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh on June 26, marking India's first commercial-scale private-sector gold mine since Independence and supporting domestic gold production and supply.

Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a blood donation drive on June 17 in Mumbai, collecting 801 units in partnership with five hospitals and blood banks to address an urgent citywide shortage.

Maliram Jewellers celebrated its 50th anniversary on December 27, 2025 in Amritsar, bringing together industry leaders, trade partners, dignitaries and customers to mark the retailer’s growth across Punjab.

Italian Exhibition Group’s Oroarezzo 2026 will bring together jewellery manufacturers, technology suppliers and international buyers in Arezzo from May 9–12, with expanded focus on export diversification and emerging markets.

Jos Alukkas announced a partnership with M4Marry on April 27, 2026, in Mumbai to extend its ‘Second Sunrises’ campaign, targeting individuals seeking second marriages through content, platform integration, and outreach.

World Diamond Heritage Board appoints Suresh Hathiramani and Alex Popov to lead WDHL Selection Committee, advancing an industry-wide initiative to document historically significant diamonds and strengthen natural diamond narrative.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will invest Rs 1,580 crore to open 20 showrooms across India by March 2026, expanding to 445 outlets globally and creating 725 jobs.

Gargi by P.N. Gadgil & Sons opened a kiosk at Grand Highstreet Mall in Hinjewadi, Pune in February and launched its first Punjab store at Nexus MBD Neopolis, Ludhiana on March 1.

Jos Alukkas launched its ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ brand campaign on January 10, 2026, featuring Dulquer Salmaan, Keerthy Suresh and Suhasini Maniratnam, reflecting contemporary wedding decision-making and shared celebrations.

While multipurpose jewellery is seeing rising interest, exhibitors at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 say that it might be a bit too early to call it a trend, finds out Khursheed Mistry.

Indriya by Aditya Birla Jewellery launches a set of region-specific bridal collections drawn from the heritage of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, to engage brides seeking cultural authenticity and craftsmanship.

Co-created with dancer Chintamani Diana and launched in Banaras during Dev Diwali, the Kashi 108 Cut™ translates sacred rhythm into a diamond that reflects intention, movement, and meticulously crafted brilliance.

Senco Gold & Diamonds announces a special ‘Infinity Abundance’ campaign from November 5-11, offering exclusive cashback on gold and attractive discounts on diamonds, inspired by the prosperity and manifestation energy associated with the 11:11 date.

Quantum Brilliance has launched the world’s first commercial Quantum Diamond Foundry in Melbourne to mass-produce ultra-pure diamonds for room-temperature quantum computing and sensing, marking a major step toward real-world quantum applications.