The laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand’s festive campaign focuses on self-expression and encourages consumers to buy jewellery beyond traditional occasions.

The Jaipur-based jewellery brand has opened its first UAE boutique in Al Barsha, Dubai, using a Diwali event featuring jewellery displays, a live enamelling demonstration and a cultural programme to introduce its collections.

As Forevermark accelerates its India expansion, Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President, De Beers Group, and CEO, Forevermark, discusses the changing dynamics of natural diamond demand, the growing influence of younger consumers, emerging retail opportunities, and the strategies driving the category’s next phase of growth in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

A World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group report estimates that digital gold could unlock up to USD 700 billion in latent demand, with the market projected to reach USD 160 billion–170 billion by 2031.

Salem’s silver anklet manufacturers are reporting a sharp fall in festive orders despite easing silver prices, affecting production and employment across the manufacturing cluster.

Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Mayavé, from the house of Dholakia, has expanded across Delhi NCR with five stores in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Dwarka and Netaji Subhash Place.

Gold prices remained subdued on September 24 as expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes strengthened, while softer oil prices provided limited support to bullion.

Chirag Thakkar of Amrapali Group told media that crude oil movements could influence gold and silver prices, while festive demand and investment interest remain key market factors.

India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 3.14% to $2.30 billion in August, led by a 51.22% increase in studded gold jewellery exports, while plain gold and silver jewellery remained under pressure.

CaratLane is evaluating Australia and the UK for international expansion after gaining traction in the US, where its stores in New Jersey and Texas have shown encouraging performance.

Gold prices eased as higher oil prices raised inflation concerns and strengthened expectations that central banks may keep interest rates elevated for longer, weighing on the non-yielding asset.

With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

Titan-owned jewellery brand plans to expand beyond its traditional sub-?50,000 positioning, targeting higher-ticket diamond and gemstone purchases as it charts its next phase of growth.

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.