The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting diamond trade flows, impacting key hubs, delaying shipments, and pressuring logistics; however, the industry is hopeful of things returning to normal once the geopolitical tensions ease, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

Sonani Jewels introduces the ‘9 to Fine’ lab-grown diamond jewellery range in 9KT gold, designed for daily wear with versatile styles and customization — catering to evolving retailer demand for accessible fine jewellery.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds opened a new retail store in Rohini, Delhi, in February 2026, expanding its NCR presence and strengthening distribution in response to growing consumer demand.

Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited reported unaudited Q3 FY26 results on February 12, 2026, in Mumbai, with revenue at Rs. 658.9 crore, driven by gold price movements and domestic demand.

Lab-grown diamond jewellery startup Ethera has secured Rs 25 crore from strategic investor BlueStone to accelerate store expansion, strengthen omnichannel operations, and scale its design-led growth strategy across key Indian markets.

GIVA has introduced its Glow in Motion jewellery collection, crafted in sterling silver, and named actor Barkha Singh as the campaign face to support a nationwide marketing and retail rollout.

GJEPC’s White Paper receives high-level endorsement during President Murmu’s State Visit to Botswana, advancing plans for a direct India–Botswana diamond trade route designed to strengthen MSME access, transparency and bilateral growth.

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) marked Van Mahotsav, India’s annual festival of trees, with a celebration that wove together environmental awareness, creative expression, and a reaffirmation of the institute’s commitment to sustainability.

Silver jewellery is witnessing unprecedented global demand, signalling a pivotal moment for manufacturers in India to scale production, and strengthen their foothold in international markets

The proposed move of the Government of India to label LGDs as “synthetic” has caused a furore, with the LGD segment saying this would not only be unfair, it would greatly damage the credibility of a sector that produces and retails grown diamonds, which are identical to mined diamonds. Suneeta Kaul speaks with Vidita Kochar of Jewelbox, a prominent LGD player, to understand the ramifications of such a proposal.

Shri Navrattan Ji Kothari has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Sitapura Gems and Jewellery Industry Association (SGJIA) in a grand ceremony at the Taj Jai Mahal Palace. The accolade highlights Kothari's significant contributions to the gems and jewellery industry, celebrating his enduring impact on Jaipur’s heritage and global jewellery trade

KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery continues its rapid expansion with the grand opening of its 2nd exclusive showroom in Siliguri, located at Sevoke Road

KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery has expanded its footprint with the grand opening of its second exclusive showroom in Gwalior, marking its 47th store across India

This marks KISNA’s 44th exclusive showroom nationwide. The grand opening was attended by Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder and M.D of the Hari Krishna Group, and Parag Shah, Director of KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery