GSI and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC conducted a gemstone identification masterclass for jewellery professionals, focusing on gemstone analysis, treatment detection, traceability, and technical education amid evolving consumer demand in India.

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.

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.

Divine Solitaires introduced a diamond coin collection on April 13, 2026, in Mumbai for Akshaya Tritiya, offering three variants to position diamonds as long-term value purchases.

Divine Solitaires and Gahana Gems & Jewels announced a partnership on April 8, 2026, to expand natural diamond solitaire sales across Gwalior, Guna and Jhansi, targeting over 40% market share.

Beau: Jewels marked World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, in Mumbai with an immersive event featuring diamond education, styling sessions and interactive activities to promote transparency and informed purchasing.

Palmonas’s Rs 373-crore funding story reveals how targeting the underserved middle market, building a strong brand, and executing omnichannel growth can redefine success for modern jewellers in India.

Gemological Science International conducted a Jewellery Excellence Workshop in Indore, training senior retail teams across Madhya Pradesh to improve product knowledge, customer engagement, and handling of laboratory-grown diamond queries.

New York-based Verlas introduces the Zenyth Collection for Akshaya Tritiya 2026, featuring pyramid-inspired gold jewellery with laboratory-grown diamonds, targeting modern consumers seeking versatile, design-led, and sustainable festive purchases.

With customers entering stores pre-informed and decision-ready, jewellery retailers are witnessing a shift in conversion dynamics, making in-store experience design a critical factor in influencing final purchase outcomes.

Gemological Science International and Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC launched a Gem Identification Masterclass in India to address rising coloured gemstone demand and strengthen technical expertise among jewellery professionals through structured training.

International Gemological Institute partners with Gujarat Titans for the 2026 Indian T20 League season, aiming to expand consumer awareness on diamond certification through sports visibility and broader audience engagement.

IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 concluded on a measured note, signalling a constructive recalibration. The industry is steadily transitioning from volume-led growth to a more value-driven, strategic approach, navigating global geopolitical shifts and elevated gold prices with greater clarity and intent, reports Khursheed Mistry.

PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery reported Q3 FY26 growth with revenue rising 40% QoQ and PAT 82%, driven by festive demand, increased footfall, and planned COCO store expansion across Maharashtra and North India.