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De Beers Group unveils first-of-its-kind Second Ear Piercing Ritual program to support growth in natural diamond demand from young generations
- Enhances the Desirability of Natural Diamonds with the Launch of the ‘Love, From Dad’ Collection for the Second Piercing Ritual
- Celebrates the Unique Bond Between Fathers and Daughters as Some Love Is So Natural, Only A Natural Diamond Will do
De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, will support diamond jewellery retailers in driving demand for natural diamond jewellery by showcasing a new gifting occasion in the lives of young consumers – the second ear piercing, which is an intrinsic part of India’s traditional culture and modern rituals.
De Beers is introducing a heart-warming ‘Love, From Dad’ collection as part of the Second Ear Piercing Ritual program. The collection highlights the unique and irreplaceable bond between fathers and daughters — one as rare, precious, and enduring as a natural diamond.
To amplify this concept nationally, De Beers Group has integrated the program into its partnership with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) through the Indian Natural Diamond Retailer Alliance (INDRA), launched earlier this year. Retailers can register to participate in the alliance atwww.indraonline.in.
After registering with INDRA, retailers will be able to:
- Access and customize the ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign collaterals with their branding as well as receive virtual training sessions on natural diamonds.
- Leverage INDRA’s WhatsApp channel for seamless customization and personalization

Mr. Amit Pratihari, MD, De Beers India, said, “With the innovative ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign, De Beers continues to promote the unique qualities and desirability of natural diamonds, reinforcing their status as the ultimate symbol of enduring love and meaningful rituals. This program not only strengthens consumer connections to natural diamonds, but also provides retailers with a strategic platform to enhance their offerings during the festive season and beyond.”
At the heart of the Second Ear Piercing Ritual program lies a powerful coming-of-age moment: a daughter’s second ear piercing. Unlike her first, which is often a decision made for her, the second piercing is a ritual where she chooses to express herself on her own terms.
In this key rite of passage, a father sees his daughter shaping her own story. He knows that growing up as strong and independent isn’t just important for her; it’s everything. And there’s no prouder moment than watching her step into her own light.
De Beers Group aims to encourage dads to celebrate this new sense of independence through the heartfelt ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign. A natural diamond is an unbreakable, rare and timeless symbol of both a girl’s sense of self and of the unique father-daughter relationship.
Meanwhile, to support the Indian consumer’s connection to natural diamonds and the Second Ear Piercing Ritual campaign, De Beers Group has also created a dedicated website for India, www.adiamondisforever.in – a one-stop resource offering:
- Information on natural diamonds—their authenticity, rarity, and timeless value
- A curated catalogue of diamond stud earrings for second piercings
- A store locator to help consumers find their nearest participating retailers
The ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign is launched as a 360-degree multi-lingual initiative to create maximum impact whilst ensuring deep consumer engagement across television, print, OOH, radio, influencer marketing and social media. The campaign has rolled out today and will continue through the upcoming festive season—a time for meaningful gifting and family celebrations.
By combining powerful storytelling with an omnichannel approach and strategic partnerships, De Beers is shaping the future of natural diamond retail and showcasing the insight that some love is so natural, only a natural diamond will do.
Conceptualised and executed by 82.5 Communications, the ‘Love, From Dad’ campaign invites the audience to witness the precious moments between dads and their daughters. It’s a campaign that De Beers hopes will inspire dads and their daughters to come closer and understand how much they mean to each other.
Ms. Sangeetha Sampath and Mr. Ravikumar Cherussola, Executive Creative Directors – South, 82.5 Communications, said, “Relationships and diamonds have always been a rich space to explore. Our task was to identify a fresh take in this space. The world sees teenagers in a stereotypical way. But the dad sees his young teenager as an adult-in-training. Her overflow of emotions is a part of growing up, while she is figuring who she is and isn’t, like when she wants a second ear piercing. This campaign is a faithful portrayal of this dad-teenage daughter relationship.”
The campaign rolls out across TV, print ads, radio, digital, social media, OOH, and other experiential touchpoints, ensuring that the bond and camaraderie between dads and their daughters resonate with everyone in a heartfelt manner.
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Diamonds shine brightest at Hong Kong Trade Shows
Diamonds led all gemstones in popularity at 29%, with rubies second at 25% and pearls third at 20%
Diamonds retained their crown as the jewelry industry’s most coveted stone at this year’s Hong Kong trade shows, but the broader market narrative that emerged from the events was one of measured confidence rather than exuberance — a reflection of an industry navigating uncertain global economic currents.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council, which organizes the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the companion Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, surveyed 1,509 exhibitors and buyers across the two events, held March 4–8. The results, released Sunday, offer a useful barometer of where the trade believes demand is heading.

Diamonds led all gemstones in popularity at 29%, with rubies second at 25% and pearls third at 20% — a ranking that broadly tracks with the premium end of the market, where heritage and scarcity continue to command premiums. Yet the more telling signal may lie in what category exhibitors expect to drive growth: trendy fashion jewelry, cited by 57% of respondents as having the strongest near-term potential, outpaced precious jewelry at 35% and designer jewelry at 21% by a considerable margin.
That gap matters. Fashion jewelry — typically lower price points, faster turnover, more accessible to younger consumers — suggests the industry is hedging, cultivating a broader customer base even as it maintains its traditional focus on high-value stones and metals. Yellow gold reinforced that theme, cited by 40% as the most popular precious metal, benefiting in part from sustained investor and consumer interest in gold as both adornment and store of value.
The Hong Kong government’s budget, released earlier this year, may lend additional support. Authorities outlined plans to strengthen the city’s position as an international gold-trading hub — a policy signal the HKTDC noted could add momentum to the local jewelry market at a time when the city is working to reassert its role as a premier commercial gateway.

On the demand side, respondents identified Korea, ASEAN countries, mainland China, Taiwan and Australia as markets with meaningful growth potential over the next two years — a geographic spread that underscores Asia’s continued centrality to the global jewelry trade even as Western luxury demand has shown signs of softening.
The mood among survey participants was cautious rather than buoyant. Nearly half — 49% — expected overall industry sales to hold steady, while 44% anticipated improvement over the next one to two years. That combination speaks to an industry that has absorbed recent shocks but is not yet prepared to declare a clear recovery. With roughly 80,000 buyers attending the two shows in total, the events themselves suggest the trade remains active and engaged, even if dealmakers are keeping their expectations grounded.
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