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Advent International Set to Acquire Controlling Stake in Orra Jewellery for Rs 1,750 Crore
US-based private equity firm Advent International is in advanced talks to acquire a controlling stake in Orra Fine Jewellery, a brand previously owned by India’s Rosy Blue Group, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal. The transaction, valued at Rs 1,500-1,750 crore (approximately $174-203 million), highlights the growing interest from investors in the jewellery retail sector.
Advent is expected to take a 51-75% controlling stake, with Dipu Mehta, Orra’s managing director, retaining a minority share. The private equity firm plans to take Orra public within a few years, and as part of the deal, it will assume management and voting rights.
Orra, founded in 2004 by the Rosy Blue Group, sells diamond, gold, and platinum jewellery through a network of stores across India. With design centres in global cities like Antwerp, Tokyo, New York, and Hong Kong, the company has carved out a niche in the premium jewellery market. The deal is now in the final documentation stages, with an official announcement expected soon.
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US jewellery consumers shift toward premium purchases in November 2025: Tenoris report
US jewellery buyers shifted toward premium purchases in November 2025, boosting average spend per item by 14.5% despite softer unit sales according to the Tenoris report.
Sales Snapshot
Total revenue climbed 3% year-over-year, lagging prior double-digit gains, as consumers splurged on higher-end pieces rather than volume. Finished jewellery led with nearly 5% revenue growth, fueled by rising gold prices and buyer willingness to pay up. Unit sales dipped 10% overall, signaling a quality-over-quantity mindset.
Diamond jewellery saw slight revenue dips but 13% higher spend per item on pricier natural stones; loose diamonds weakened, especially low-end. Gold, silver, and platinum demand shares held steady, rejecting alternatives amid gold’s rally.
Lab-grown diamonds (LGD) lagged, with revenue down despite modest unit upticks—stuck at ~$500 average, failing to attract investment buyers favoring naturals.
Edahn Golan of Tenoris highlights sustained premiumization, where shoppers chase value through upscale selections. This bodes well for high-end suppliers but pressures volume-driven segments like LGD entry-level goods.
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