A Business & Lifestyle e-zine by Bhakti Chuganee
During Prime Minister Modi’s June 2023 visit to the USA, he gifted a 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond to First Lady Jill Biden, highlighting its growing popularity in India. With lower production costs and ethical appeal, lab-grown diamonds are rapidly attracting consumers, spurring investment and innovation in the sector amidst changing jewelry preferences.
Christie’s summer auction in May 2025 will feature the Golconda Blue, the largest Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ever auctioned at 23.24 carats, with an estimated value of $35 – 50 million. This historic gem, with royal origins and stunning color, is set in a ring by JAR, embodying elegance and rarity.
The 44 year old House of Rose unveils a landmark in experiential luxury in Mumbai’s Ballard Estate. From a retail perspective, this is the first time that a home grown brand has redefined luxury retail to establish itself as an Indian luxury brand of global acclaim.
Yes, everyone wants to be at Bergdorf Goodman, but not everyone is able to make it here. Yet, five Indian brands – Janavi India, MUNNU by Gem Palace, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Verandah and VAK – have been able to make it here and more importantly, continue keeping their space.
The age old custom of giving a mangal sutra at Indian wedding ceremonies has evolved to find a place in the modern times and not lose any of its meaning.
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