Yoram Dvash: Industry unity, producer leadership and marketing investment key to natural diamond's future

The natural diamond industry is navigating a period of significant transition, but there are increasing signs that the foundations for a stronger and more positive future are being built, according to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)...

29 june 2026

AWDC: First fully traceable artisanal diamonds from DRC sold on the international market in Antwerp

In a historic milestone for the diamond industry, fully traceable, artisanal diamonds from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been sold on the international market for the very first time in Antwerp. Below, Ine Tassignon, AWDC spokesperson, provides...

22 june 2026

Natural diamonds most desired luxury jewellery, Gen Z spending double baby boomers, reveals De Beers report

Natural diamonds remain the most desired jewellery item among US consumers, with Millennials and Gen Z driving demand value and spending, according to De Beers Group’s The Diamond Report, which draws on the biannual Diamond Acquisition Study of 18,500...

15 june 2026

Edahn Golan: India’s lab-grown diamond exports surpass natural diamonds by volume, yet value gap widens

India’s diamond industry has reached a historic turning point. In March and April 2026, the volume of lab‑grown diamond exports overtook that of natural diamonds, with lab‑grown stones accounting for 51% and 50.4% of total export volume respectively...

01 june 2026

Dr M’zée Fula-Ngenge: Kimberley Process failing Africa

The Kimberley Process (KP) is failing Africa, and the world's definition of a “conflict diamond” is a moral and legal absurdity, according to the African Diamond Council (ADC) chairperson M’zée Fula-Ngenge. The following exclusive...

18 may 2026

Kalyan Jewellers revenue up 40% in Q3 FY 2024 for Indian operations

10 january 2024

The recently concluded quarter has been a very satisfying one for Kalyan Jewellers with robust momentum in both footfalls and revenue across all markets in India and the Middle East. The recently concluded quarter recorded consolidated revenue growth of over 33% when compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Kalyan Jewellers saw revenue growth of more than 40% for its India operations during Q3 FY2024 as compared to Q3 FY2023, led by robust operating momentum on the ground with healthy same-store-sales growth, similar to levels seen in Q2 FY2024 across all the key markets in the country.

The brand added 22 net new ‘Kalyan’ showrooms in India during the recently concluded quarter. While only 16 of these were under the FOCO (Franchisee Owned Franchisee Operated) model, Kalyan expected the company-owned showrooms launched during the previous quarter to be converted to FOCO during the ongoing quarter.

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished