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Candere by Kalyan Unveils Diwali Jewelry Discounts

by Ignacia Vera

Diamond coin display counter. Diwali, a celebration of togetherness, gratitude, and new beginnings, is an ideal time to express appreciation for loved ones with gifts that hold lasting meaning, and jewelry often fits this purpose perfectly. Dhanteras and the Tradition of Gifting It is considered an auspicious day for purchasing precious metals and new items, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year. Families often engage in buying gold,…

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According to scriptural tradition, any Dhanteras or Diwali observance remains incomplete without invoking the blessings of Lord Kuber. Photo: Jeffry Surianto/Pexels This festive season, IGM (India Gold Metaverse) has introduced RamMudra – Kuberdev ka Sona, a distinctive offering that links ancient rites with present-day technology. The launch is intended to restore a theological balance in the domestic bullion market, and it rests on the twin ideas that “Gold is Technology”…

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Indian Jewellery Demand Shifts to Lightweight, Lab-Grown Designs

by Carolina Lopez

Close-up of vibrant handmade beaded bracelets in a market store display, showcasing intricate craftsmanship. Photo: Torrans Mayorquin/Pexels India’s gems and jewellery sector enters the upcoming wedding and festival period with cautious hope. Driven by renewed buyer enthusiasm and shifting style preferences, demand spans various categories. Shoppers weigh cultural traditions against budget limits, showing interest in gold, modern lightweight pieces, silver coins, and lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewelry. Current market trends indicate…

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Digital gold adoption stalls on trust and access barriers

Digital gold adoption stalls due to trust and access barriers, despite its...

Carolina Lopez • Oct 24, 2026 • Diamond Markets

Digital gold adoption stalls on trust and access barriers

T okenized gold volumes expanded fivefold since late 2024, reaching $90 billion in Q1 2025 spot trading. Digital gold is gaining traction as a new asset class, but its long-term potential hinges on overcoming key barriers that still limit...

mainstream adoption. While the global gold market remains vast, valued at around $13 trillion, digital gold currently represents less than 1% of that total, with a market size of roughly $45–55 billion. Growth is accelerating, however, with tokenized gold volumes...

Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends

Primary colours fashion dominate the Spring/Summer 2026 runway, with bold reds, yellows...

Carolina Lopez • Oct 21, 2026 • Cut Chronicles

Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends

I nstead of the usual pastels for spring and summer, there was a prevalence of primary colours in ready-to-wear collections this year. As warmer temperatures arrive, the fashion world is shedding its winter layers and adopting the colourful fun...

of spring dressing. Key fashion trends from the Spring/Summer 2026 season are emerging, with primary colours, especially red, taking centre stage. Instead of the usual pastels, bold yellows, cobalt blues, and fire engine reds are making a statement in ready-to-wear...

Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt

Jewellery appraisers may experience self doubt in their profession, one of about...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 17, 2026 • Diamond Markets

Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt

A spiring appraisers often experience a confidence gap. The jewellery industry is filled with people who are passionate about gemstones, design, and history. However, for those who want to become jewellery appraisers, the transition from admiration to responsibility can...

be complex. Jewellery appraising is a profession that requires judgment, accountability, ethics, and trust, and it's often misunderstood as a purely technical pursuit. Aspiring appraisers often experience a "confidence gap" - the space between knowing and feeling ready. This gap...

Why platinum stays the gold standard for luxury

Platinum remains the benchmark for prestige in luxury, offering one of France’s...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 14, 2026 • Diamond Markets

Why platinum stays the gold standard for luxury

T he Royal Canadian Mint refines platinum to 99.99% purity for high-end applications. Gold’s recent climb past $5,000 an ounce has pushed the metal into everyday conversation, yet many still wonder why platinum remains the benchmark for prestige. Platinum’s...

historic price premium For most of the 20th century, platinum commanded a price at least double that of gold when measured ounce for ounce in pure form. The comparison excludes finished jewellery, which is typically alloyed. The Royal Canadian Mint...