De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, makes its debut at India Art Fair 2026 with Voyage Through the Diamond Realm, an immersive experience in collaboration with textile artist Lakshmi Madhavan that celebrates natural diamonds as nature’s original works of art. The presentation will be on view from 5th to 8th February 2026 at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, as part of India Art Fair.
A Journey from London to India
First presented in London, Voyage Through the Diamond Realm comes to India as a reflection on the extraordinary artistry of nature itself. For centuries, diamonds have held a singular place in human history. From ancient myths to modern rituals, diamonds they have remained enduring symbols of celebration, strength, truth, and love – revered not only for their inherent beauty, but also for their timeless meaning. Some of nature’s most ancient storytellers, they carry a living legacy across generations, through time and space. The exhibition invites audiences to view diamonds not merely as precious objects, but as carriers of nature’s art and human emotion.
Collaboration with Living Textile Traditions
For its India presentation, De Beers collaborates with textile artist Lakshmi Madhavan who extends this journey through her work with Kasavu, Kerala’s traditional gold handwoven textile, developed in collaboration with the Balaramapuram weaving community. By bringing together diamonds and living textile traditions, the installation highlights Kasavu as the human, wearable counterpart to the natural diamond. Both are shaped by time, transformation, and touch. From the first bead ever worn, to the first cloth ever draped, to the diamond as a convergence of geological and cultural time, ornamentation reveals itself as an unbroken human instinct.
Showcase of Rare Coloured Diamonds
A highlight of the presentation is the showcase & sale of five exclusive-coloured natural diamonds – among the rarest hues found in nature: Pink, Yellow, Orange, Light Blue and Chameleon. Together, they reveal the remarkable diversity of colour formed deep within the earth. Each gem stands as an expression of nature’s artistry.
Origins, Myths and Legends of Natural Diamonds
The work illuminates the history, tales, and legends around the origins of natural diamonds — from their birth as stardust in the fiery hearts of stars, to their discovery in the wild landscapes of rivers, deserts and ice. It reveals how diamonds have inspired humanity’s most enchanting stories about life and our place in the universe.
De Beers at India Art Fair
Speaking on De Beers’ debut at India Art Fair, Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President of De Beers Group and CEO of Forevermark– Natural Diamonds, Category Marketing, De Beers Group, said, “India Art Fair provides a powerful platform to celebrate natural diamonds as nature’s art – formed over billions of years and rich with meaning. Through Voyage Through the Diamond Realm, we wanted to place diamonds within a cultural and creative context, highlighting their rarity, beauty, and enduring connection to human expression and adornment.”
Entering India’s Evolving Art Space
Through this debut at India Art Fair, De Beers enters India’s evolving art space with a presentation that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity and the enduring human relationship with adornment.
Exhibition Dates and Venue
Voyage Through the Diamond Realm can be experienced at India Art Fair 2026, NSIC Grounds, Okhla, from 5th–8th February 2026.
Global Tour Series
Voyage through the Diamond Realm at IAF is the second chapter in a series of immersive experiences that will tour globally across the U.S. and China, across 2026.
Visitor Information
Visitor passes are available on BookMyShow.
About De Beers
Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company, with expertise spanning diamond discovery, mining, and jewellery. Present in Botswana, Canada, Namibia, and South Africa, the Group is the world’s largest diamond producer by value. Home to jewellery houses De Beers London and Forevermark, De Beers also leads innovation in diamond sourcing, traceability, and industry technology. Guided by its Building Forever commitment, De Beers Group focuses on creating positive impact across livelihoods, climate, and nature.
About India Art Fair
India Art Fair is the leading platform to discover art from South Asia. Established in 2008, India Art Fair is the region’s premier modern and contemporary art fair, providing a unique access point to its thriving cultural scene, drawing together galleries, artists, private foundations, arts charities, artist collectives, national institutions, cultural events, and festivals. Launching in 2025, IAF EDI+IONS is a new initiative designed as a series of curated showcases across India, reaffirming the fair’s commitment to expanding its regional footprint to celebrate the best of art and culture from across South Asia. Rooted in local cultural contexts while connected to global networks, IAF EDI+IONS extends the fair’s annual curatorial vision beyond Delhi, offering intimate yet impactful experiences for collectors, patrons and institutions, while celebrating the best of South Asian art and design. India Art Fair is owned and operated by Angus Montgomery Arts (AMA), a division of Angus Montgomery Ltd.
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