Roman Karakurkchi: Maintaining the highest standards of jewelry craftsmanship

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Mehul Shah pledges to bring new approach to leading WFDB

Mehul N. Shah, who was elected in July as President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses at the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore, is one of India's best-known diamantaires and a prominent leader in the international diamond industry...

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Charlotte Rose on making history, modernising the London Diamond Bourse, and why finance is the industry’s silent crisis

When Charlotte Rose was elected president of the London Diamond Bourse in June 2026, she didn't just break an 86-year tradition—she became the first woman to lead any diamond bourse globally. In an exclusive interview with Rough & Polished’s Mathew...

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

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29 june 2026

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

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India's Titan plans to add 14 more Tanishq stores by the end of FY24

14 february 2024

The Titan Company plans to add 14 more Tanishq stores in India by the end of FY24, building on the 30 stores it introduced in the past nine months. At present, the company has over 410 Tanishq stores in the country.

Internationally, the company will add approximately 50 jewellery stores by FY27, supplementing the current 14 stores across the globe.

Furthermore, the company aims to extend its Zoya brand by adding 7 stores by FY25, joining the existing 8 outlets in India.

The Indian jewellery market easily offers an opportunity to have 1000 plus stores, but Titan is not in a hurry, as going too fast could harm quality and customer experience. The company wants to achieve a run rate of 40-50 stores per year.

Internationally, Titan’s jewellery stores are currently located in the northern US and three other countries - UAE, Qatar, and Singapore.

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