The International Institute of Gemology organized a two-day industrial visit to Surat, covering diamond processing, technology integration and jewellery manufacturing to align academic training with industry practices.

New luxury brand Daimanté launches in India with AI-generated design workflows and sustainable lab-grown diamonds, offering hallmark-assured collections and digital-first retail strategy, redefining premium product offerings for modern jewellery retailers.

Sawansukha Indian Institute of Jewellery organized a student-led sustainable design competition, challenging participants to create jewellery from scrap materials to promote circular thinking and responsible craftsmanship within design education.

The objective of Gemological Science International (GSI) is not just to issue reports, but to help the trade build credibility with its customers through transparent and consistent certification, and ensure that certification, testing and education remain aligned with how the jewellery business is actually conducted on the ground, says Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

In order to meet the challenges of the diamond industry head on, De Beers has devised a multi-pronged strategy – the major steps include upping investment in marketing, participating in the Luanda Accord, developing a range of category campaigns, collaborating with key retail partners to grow demand, and investing in branded marketing programmes for its own retail businesses, says David Johnson, VP, Global External Communications, De Beers Group, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

In spite of an 8.76% dip in cut and polished diamond exports during April-November 2025, GJEPC remains optimistic about India’s export performance in 2026. The Council is looking forward to the BTA with the US, and should that take longer than expected, it will take all necessary measures in coordination with the government and stakeholders to support exports, and ensure continued growth, says Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

Titan Company enters the lab-grown diamond jewellery segment with the launch of beYon, opening its first Mumbai store and targeting younger, lifestyle-driven consumers through affordable, design-led LGD offerings.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds announces an Rs 250 Crore fundraise in Mumbai to add in-house diamond growing and manufacturing, supporting retail expansion and a target of 200 stores by 2027.

Rosy Blue and Kashikey will invest Rs 1000 crore to expand QWEEN, the self-discovery experiential jewellery brand founded by Amit Kumar and Suyash Motarwar, with stores opening in Bangalore and Delhi by mid-February.

The India-UK CETA is going to boost exports, create new jobs in the jewellery sector, and reinforce India’s position as a global leader in jewellery craftsmanship and trade, says Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

PureJewels has become the first luxury jeweller in the UK to integrate Hallmarking 2.0 with Digital Product Passports (DPPs), marking a significant milestone for the industry.

Lab-grown diamond brand Lukson has introduced its first men’s jewellery line, titled The Story of HIM, as part of a broader shift in the industry toward more inclusive design

Key findings from The Plumb Club’s new consumer study—and what they mean for Indian retailers

India’s jewellery industry is on the brink of a transformative era, driven by economic expansion, rising consumer demand, and a shift towards organized retail