De Beers India will host its 'Love, from Bestie' Friendship Day campaign on August 1-2 across 60 partner stores in nine cities, promoting natural diamond jewellery through an in-store retail experience.

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels concluded the inaugural Retail Connect 2026 in Gorakhpur, bringing together 40 manufacturers, 80 buyers and 17 stores to integrate frontline customer insights into merchandise planning.

Ananya Jewels has expanded beyond Bengaluru with the opening of its first Hyderabad boutique in Kavuri Hills on July 14, strengthening its retail presence and offering personalized diamond jewellery services.

Ahead of the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15, 2026, GJEPC hosted a London Buyer-Seller Meet to connect Indian exporters with UK buyers and expand bilateral gem and jewellery trade.

World Gold Council's Mid-Year Outlook 2026 says gold is likely to trade within a 5% range in H2, with geopolitical risks, central bank demand and India remaining key market drivers.

De Beers Group has expanded its ‘Love, From Dad’ Father’s Day campaign with actor Pankaj Tripathi and daughter Aashi, alongside retail activations across 50 stores in India on June 20–21, 2026.

Gargi by PNGS has expanded its retail network with new kiosks in Kolkata and Ghaziabad during May 2026, strengthening its presence in North and East India as part of its FY27 growth plan.

Canada-based visual artist Reena Ahluwalia frames the “Century Question”: How does a diamond’s legacy survive the hand that currently holds it?

Augmont has introduced an AI-powered gold purity evaluation machine at its Poonamallee branch in Chennai, enabling instant gold assessment and integration with gold loan processing and recycling decisions.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has joined the Natural Diamond Council as a member, becoming the first industry body under the Luanda Accord framework to formalize participation.

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.

Kalyan Jewellers launched the Gold4India Initiative on May 12 to promote gold recirculation, reduce import dependence by five tonnes, formalise monetization channels, and encourage responsible jewellery consumption in India.

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.

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.