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Jewelbox Strengthens South India Footprint with Flagship Store in Bangalore
Jewelbox, a pioneer in lab-grown diamond jewellery, has expanded its presence in South India with the opening of its flagship store in Jayanagar, Bangalore.
This expansion follows the brand’s successful entry into Chennai and is a key part of its retail growth strategy, which has seen rapid expansion with stores in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chennai, Kolkata, and Guwahati over the last six months.
Bangalore, contributing 15% of Jewelbox’s total online orders, is now a pivotal market for the brand. The new store is poised to cater to the rising demand for sustainable luxury jewellery, drawing on the city’s eco-conscious and affluent consumer base, as well as its status as a hub for young professionals.
“We’ve always seen Bangalore as a key market for growth,” said Vidita Kochar Jain, Co-Founder of Jewelbox. “With the Jayanagar store, we’re offering a personalized in-store experience for customers who appreciate sustainability, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship.”
The Jayanagar store will showcase a curated collection of lab-grown diamond jewellery, featuring personalized consultations, exclusive designs, and expert styling advice aimed at consumers aged 25 to 50.
With the lab-grown diamond market in India set to reach USD 797.92 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.8%, Jewelbox is positioning itself to capitalize on this growing demand for sustainable jewellery. The brand plans to open three to four additional stores in Bangalore by the end of 2025, further strengthening its presence in the region.
This store launch is part of Jewelbox’s comprehensive omni-channel strategy, combining the convenience of online shopping with the immersive, hands-on retail experience at its Jayanagar outlet.
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Natural Diamond Council Welcomes GJEPC Membership, Strengthening Industry Collaboration
Partnership Strengthens Global Collaboration, Consumer Education, and Category Marketing Efforts For The Natural Diamond Industry
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is pleased to announce the membership of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), making it the first industry body to progress toward NDC membership under the Luanda Accord framework.
The milestone follows GJEPC’s signing of the Luanda Accord in June 2025 and the Memorandum of Understanding during the second Luanda Accord High-Level Meeting in Cape Town in February 2026. It further reflects GJEPC’s commitment to collective industry action in support of the natural diamond sector.
India sits at the heart of the global natural diamond value chain, spanning everything from cutting and polishing to a rapidly expanding domestic consumer market. As the world’s dominant diamond-processing hub, India cuts and polishes an estimated 90 percent of the world’s diamonds by volume, primarily in Surat, Gujarat.
Representing the country’s gem and jewellery trade, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has played a pivotal role in advancing India’s position as a global leader in the sector through trade promotion, industry development, and international engagement. Against this backdrop, GJEPC’s move toward membership further strengthens industry collaboration at a time when aligned messaging, consumer education, and sustained category marketing are increasingly important to supporting long-term demand for natural diamonds.
Amber Pepper, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council, said:

“We are thrilled to welcome GJEPC as a Member of the NDC, marking an exciting new chapter in our longstanding partnership and a powerful step forward for industry collaboration. India plays a vital role in the global natural diamond value chain, and GJEPC’s membership reflects our shared commitment to driving sustained category marketing, elevating consumer education, and championing the long-term growth and differentiation of natural diamonds.
Together, we are strengthening our collective voice to celebrate the rarity, authenticity, and emotional significance of natural diamonds, inspiring consumers around the world and reinforcing the enduring value of our category.”
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council added:
“The Natural Diamond Council represents the voice of our industry to consumers globally, and it is important that we collectively support its efforts in the category marketing of natural diamonds, the world’s most coveted gemstone. As a new generation of modern consumers emerges, it is increasingly important that we continue to engage them through meaningful storytelling, inspiration, and education.

This shared vision is what led us to become Members of the NDC and to contribute both strategically and financially to its long-term mission and growth,”
Together, these developments mark a strong step forward for the natural diamond industry as stakeholders across the value chain continue to work collectively to strengthen consumer confidence and support the future growth of the category.
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