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.

World Diamond Heritage Board appoints Suresh Hathiramani and Alex Popov to lead WDHL Selection Committee, advancing an industry-wide initiative to document historically significant diamonds and strengthen natural diamond narrative.

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.

GemGenève will present eight emerging designers at its 10th edition from May 7–10, 2026 in Geneva, highlighting new talent through the Designers’ Village alongside global industry participation.

The Gemological Institute of America opened a new Taiwan campus on March 29, 2026, offering Chinese-language Graduate Gemologist education to expand regional access and support industry workforce development.

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.

De Beers and Sotheby’s unveiled a 28.88-carat Type IIa diamond from Jwaneng, set for Hong Kong auction, underscoring rarity, provenance and sustained demand for high-value natural diamonds in Asia.

Addressing the media, GJC announced the dates of the ninth edition of the India Gem and Jewellery Show, and also took the opportunity to unveil its new logo and identity.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery partnered Raw Mango’s Fall Winter 2026 show at London Fashion Week, London, on February 23, 2026, supporting natural diamond promotion through international fashion industry collaboration and visibility.

CaratLane presented eight natural diamond jewellery looks at New York Fashion Week on February 16, 2026 in Chelsea Piers, marking its first international runway showcase and expanding global market presence.

Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.

Silver surged above $100 per ounce for the first time ever, while gold reached record highs near $5,000, driven by strong safe-haven demand and tight physical supplies amid global economic uncertainties.

Senco unveils its new 'Vivaah' Wedding Collection, blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary bridal aesthetics, supported by a nationwide campaign starring Kiara Advani and special festive offers for wedding-season shoppers.

Candere by Kalyan Jewellers introduces a refined curation of affordable luxury essentials crafted for contemporary professionals, blending minimalist design, elevated craftsmanship, and everyday versatility to redefine what modern, wearable elegance truly looks like.