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Firefly Diamonds Raises $3 Million to Expand Retail and R&D for Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery
The funding will help Firefly Diamonds increase its retail footprint across India and accelerate the development of new jewellery collections, as the lab-grown diamond market gains momentum.
Firefly Diamonds, a startup specializing in lab-grown diamond jewellery, has secured $3 million in a seed funding round led by WestBridge Capital. The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand its retail presence and accelerate research and development for new jewellery collections. Currently, Firefly operates stores in four cities—Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad—and aims to grow its presence to over 20 locations within the next two years.
This investment comes amid growing competition in India’s $2.6 billion lab-grown diamond (LGD) market, which has seen a surge in startup activity. Many of Firefly’s competitors, such as Aukera Jewellery, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, and GIVA, have either raised funds or are in the process of securing investments.
Adit Bhansali, co-founder of Firefly Diamonds, said, “Our brand is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and craftsmanship. With over 60 years of expertise in jewellery manufacturing and design, we ensure that every piece reflects unparalleled quality and excellence. With this funding, we wish to usher in a new era of Indian luxury, celebrating beauty, individuality, and fine craftsmanship.”
Founded in December 2023, Firefly offers a range of lab-grown diamond jewellery set in 14K and 18K gold. The brand also provides several customer initiatives, such as the Firefly Try at Home service, the Firefly Sparkle Plan (an instalment-based savings plan), an Old Gold Exchange program, and Firefly Reserve, a bespoke line of high-end jewellery.
The lab-grown diamond market in India is rapidly growing, with an estimated value of $2.61 billion in 2023. It is expected to reach $8.31 billion by 2032, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.73%. While traditional jewellers continue to dominate the market, no clear leader has emerged in the LGD segment, providing room for startups like Firefly to grow in the space.
As of now, India is home to 2,836 internet-first jewellery startups, with 262 receiving funding. However, only 79 of these startups have raised Series A funding, underscoring the competitive nature of the market.
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Sotheby’s Withdraws Rare 10-Carat Pink Diamond from Geneva High Jewelry Auction
The $20 million ‘Glowing Rose’ was expected to lead the sale but was removed after discussions with the consignor.
Sotheby’s has withdrawn a rare 10.08-carat fancy-vivid-pink diamond from its High Jewelry auction in Geneva, where it was estimated to fetch around $20 million. The Glowing Rose—a cushion brilliant-cut pink diamond set in a ring—was slated to be the star lot of the November 12 sale but never reached the auction block. The company did not disclose the reason for the withdrawal.
“The Glowing Rose is an absolutely beautiful pink diamond… however, following discussions with the consignor, the lot was withdrawn prior to the sale,” a Sotheby’s spokesperson told. The stone is notable as only the third cushion-cut vivid-pink diamond to appear at auction in the past decade and was showcased in Singapore and Taipei last month in a presentation mount by British jeweler Boodles.
Despite the withdrawal, the High Jewelry sale achieved CHF 29.8 million ($37 million), led by a 4.50-carat fancy-vivid-blue, internally flawless diamond that sold for CHF 4.8 million ($6 million). The event ran parallel to Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Jewels auction in Geneva.
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