Browsing: Sustainable jewellery

Lucira Jewelry, the design-based fine lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewelry brand founded by Rupesh Jain and Vandana Jain, has announced a strategic franchise partnership with Franchise India Brands Limited. Starting from its flagship store in Chembur, Mumbai and followed by a larger experience store in Pune, Lucira aims to open 20+ outlets in metros like Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad within 24 months, blending online omni- channel presence with elegant brick-and-mortar experiences.​

Jewellery is the country’s second-largest industry, and events like the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) play a crucial role in strengthening the personal and organisational relationships that sustain it. This was stated by Mr. Pritesh Patel, President and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA), while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the country’s No. 1 B2B and B2C jewellery exhibition—the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS)—at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, Sitapura, today, where he was speaking as the Chief Guest. The theme of the show this year is “Coloured Gemstones – Shaping Dreams in Every Color.

The Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair (DJGF) 2025, fondly known as the “Apna Dilliwala Show” by industry professionals, is set to take place at Bharat Mandapam, organized by Informa Markets in India. Bringing together over 600 exhibitors, 1,200+ brands, and an expected 25,000+ trade visitors, the exhibition will showcase the theme “Celebrating Craftsmanship and Innovation”. The event will feature industry-focused seminars on sustainability and innovation, glittering festive collections, and recognition of women achievers and excellence in the jewellery sector. With diamond jewellery sales in India already reaching USD 8.5 billion and the potential to capture 30% of the global market share—driven by rising incomes, growing domestic demand, an ambitious young population, and strong investor confidence—DJGF 2025 is poised to highlight India’s growing dominance in the global jewellery industry.

Palmonas, a jewellery brand backed by Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, has been making waves in the industry with its innovative approach to jewellery design. The brand recently gained significant attention after securing funding of ₹1.26 crore on Shark Tank India Season 4. Investors Namita Thapar, Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, and Ritesh Agarwal, Founder of OYO, saw immense potential in the brand’s unique offerings and growth trajectory.