Dr. M’zée Fula Ngenge: How De Beers’ Lightbox undermined natural diamonds

De Beers’ venture into the lab-grown diamond (LGD) market through its subsidiary Lightbox backfired, undermining its century-old luxury positioning around natural diamonds, according to the African Diamond Council (ADC) Chairperson Dr...

19 may 2025

LDB’s David Troostwyk: London still has major role to play in global diamond trade

London Diamond Bourse (LDB) President David Troostwyk has had a varied career in the diamond business. David sat down with Rough&Polished to discuss how his love of diamonds started, his career, the state of the diamond trade in the UK and globally...

12 may 2025

David Johnson: De Beers balancing lab-grown and natural diamonds rarity while pioneering ethical transparency

De Beers has been differentiating its lab-grown diamond brand, Lightbox, by positioning it as an affordable, fashion-focused product. Group spokesperson David Johnson told Rough & Polished that this is in contrast to how De Beers promotes natural diamonds...

28 april 2025

Who will bear the cost? Paul Zimnisky weighs in on U.S. jewellery tariff impact

The United States jewellery industry is facing a complex balancing act as new tariffs on diamonds force wholesalers and retailers to decide whether to absorb costs, negotiate with overseas suppliers (particularly India), or pass them on to consumers...

14 april 2025

Thataitsile Moremedi: South Africa's State Diamond Trader providing market access, exposure for nascent manufacturers

Although it is challenging for previously disadvantaged individuals to enter the diamond industry due to the financial barriers, South Africa's State Diamond Trader is providing nascent entrepreneurs with exposure, market access, and other support...

31 march 2025

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