Akshaya Tritiya fuels Dubai Gold Souk demand — inventory tightens
Dubai’s Gold Souk saw a surge in gold jewellery demand as the Indian diaspora shopped for Akshaya Tritiya, tightening retail availability and testing supply response.
US brands turn to steel and aluminum as gold prices squeeze margins
Luxury jewelers are shifting to stainless steel and anodized aluminum to protect margins and court younger buyers as gold prices surge and entry prices rise.
Natural Diamond Council launches World Diamond Day to reignite demand
On April 8, 2026 the Natural Diamond Council launched World Diamond Day across 50+ countries to drive consumer interest, social engagement and unified storytelling.
AI diamond grading hits $3.2B by 2034 — will it reshape margins
AI diamond grading market set to reach USD 3,196.2M by 2034, driven by demand for precision, transparency and automated evaluation — a potential pricing and margin inflection for retailers.
Tanishq, Malabar & IBJA: 22K gold dips as dollar caps festival demand
Gold and silver record a minor dip across Tanishq, Malabar, Kalyan, Joyalukkas and IBJA as a stronger dollar caps gains before Akshaya Tritiya buying week.
Caroline of Hanover wears Charlotte of Monaco sapphires — legacy revived
Princess Caroline of Hanover wore Charlotte of Monaco’s historic sapphire set in Paris, renewing interest in provenance-led high jewellery and heritage appeal.
Fashion icons push jewelry proportions — design-led retail shift
Fashion icons and jewelers rework scale—bold volumes and delicate accents—signalling a design-led demand shift that will reshape US assortments and pricing.
Jewellers roll out gold price-protection ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026
Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, jewellers are offering gold price-protection schemes to lock pricing amid volatility—a tactical move to secure sales and margins.
Jewelers of America opens $150K 2026 Impact Initiative—who benefits?
Jewelers of America opens applications for its 2026 Impact Initiative, offering $150,000 to groups advancing industry education, ethics and innovation—opportunity for US trade organizations.
Spring 2026 jewelry trends: form, color, materiality signal shift
A retailer’s guide to Spring 2026 jewelry trends — a study in form, color and materiality with direct merchandising and assortment implications.
Poly Auction jadeite necklace sells HKD 14.4m — a market signal
A jadeite, ruby and diamond necklace led Poly Auction Hong Kong, selling for HKD 14.4m (US$1.8m). A notable sale that reinforces appetite for high‑end colored stones.
India Akshaya Tritiya: lab‑grown and digital‑gold reshape demand
Akshaya Tritiya sales rose as buyers favored lab‑grown diamonds and digital gold, redefining demand and prompting inventory strategy shifts for jewelers.