National News
Jewellery Repeats Are Officially Off The Table With The Wedding Guest Edit By Kushals
A Versatile, Trend-Forward Collection Designed To Keep Every Wedding Guest Look Fresh, Effortless, and Celebration-Ready Across Every Function
If wedding season means back-to-back invites—from friends, cousins, and colleagues—the drill is familiar. Multiple functions per wedding, different jewellery for each outfit, and absolutely no repeats. Mehendi in the morning, sangeet at night, cocktail glam, muhurtam elegance—and somehow, new jewellery every single time.
So how does a wedding guest keep every look fresh & on-trend without overthinking it?
This Wedding Season, Kushals Fashion Jewellery introduces The Wedding Guest Edit—a curated collection for modern Indian wedding guests. Designed to keep every look stylish, effortless, and on point for every celebration.
Bringing together Indian traditional craftforms with 18K Gold Plating jewellery, the edit is rooted in versatility—offering multiple options for every outfit. Crafted with a premium finish and a comfort fit, the collection reflects Kushals’ artisanal expertise, with new designs introduced every week.
Kundan jewellery is reimagined for today, bringing a contemporary edge to the collection. Think bold chokers with coloured stone accents, layered necklaces, and versatile sets that can be styled multiple ways. The addition of Victorian plating—one of the season’s biggest trends—lends a rich depth to these designs. Perfect for cocktail sarees, fusion fits, and even statement baarati looks, these are pieces that transition effortlessly across wedding moments—be it haldi, mehendi, or the varmala. Designs that do the most, without trying too hard.
For those drawn to something more classic, the Antique jewellery range, crafted with rich gold-plated finishes, brings in depth through intricate detailing and textured designs. Statement maang tikkas, maatils, kaadhas, and temple-inspired pieces elevate traditional looks—perfect for muhurtam ceremonies and day functions where classic elegance takes centre stage.
And for those who love a little sparkle, the American Diamond (AD) range brings in just the right amount of shine. With delicate florals, pastel-hued stones from the latest launch, and modern silhouettes—from lightweight statement earrings to elegant necklace sets—these zircon pieces are perfect for cocktail looks and reception nights that call for effortless glam.
At its core, The Wedding Guest Edit is all about versatility—lightweight, premium, expressive, and easy to style. Mix it, match it, style it differently. Because keeping up with wedding season shouldn’t feel like a styling challenge.
Why should brides have all the fun?
With this launch, Kushals Fashion Jewellery shifts the spotlight to the wedding guest—ensuring something new, something stylish, and a fresh look for every celebration
National News
Gold Industry Proposes New Strategy To Cut Imports and Boost Local Economy
Precious Metals Refineries Forum (PMRF) Has Proposed A Two-Track System To Manage Gold More Efficiently
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to reduce gold imports and foreign travel, major Indian bullion and jewellery bodies have submitted a new plan to the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The strategy aims to lower the nation’s trade deficit by tapping into the estimated 30,000 tonnes of gold sitting in Indian households.
This move comes after India’s gold imports jumped 24% to a record $71.9 billion in the 2025-26 financial year, with over 721 tonnes of gold brought into the country.
The New Strategy: Two Separate Systems
The Precious Metals Refineries Forum (PMRF) has proposed a two-track system to manage gold more efficiently:
- For Exporters:Â Imported gold should be strictly saved for jewellery exporters using one-year Gold Metal Loans (GML).
- For Local Buyers:Â Domestic demand should be met entirely by recycling household gold. This gold would be collected from citizens, refined locally, and sold back through jewellers and retailers.
Under this plan, people who deposit their idle gold could earn 2% to 2.5% interest, while businesses taking gold loans would pay an interest rate of 3% to 4%.
Fixing Why Past Schemes Failed
Previous government gold schemes failed to gain traction primarily because they left out local jewellers and lacked a proper banking structure. Without a joined-up system, institutions faced high financial risks from changing gold prices.
To fix this, trade bodies are calling for a complete system that includes:
- Direct involvement of trusted local jewellers. The schemes did not take off in the past because jewellers were not part of them. About 10% to 20% of family gold is held as bars or coins.
- Strong bank backing and secure storage vaults across the country.
- Tax incentives, such as removing the 3% GST loss when physical gold is converted into Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR), and offering income tax relief on the interest earned.
Industry Support
Industry experts say a smooth system is already possible. Collection and purity testing centres have confirmed that collected household gold can be processed within 48 hours and safely moved to secure, bank-approved vaults.
Representatives from the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) recently held discussions with RBI officials to fast-track these changes.
-
BrandBuzz10 minutes agoJos Alukkas Launches Platinum Jewellery Campaign Featuring Dulquer Salmaan
-
GlamBuzz4 hours agoKalyan Jewellers Returns To Cannes With A Statement In Couture And High Jewellery
-
GlamBuzz5 hours agoAlia Bhatt’s 5 Show-Stopping Looks From Cannes 2026
-
GlamBuzz5 hours agoPriyanka Chopra Jonas Receives Global Vanguard Honor At Gold Gala 2026
JewelBuzz is Asia’s First Digital Jewellery Media & India’s No.1 B2B Jewellery Magazine, published by AM Media House. Since 2016, we’ve been the trusted source for jewellery news, market trends, trade insights, exhibitions, podcasts, and brand stories, connecting jewellers, retailers, and industry professionals worldwide.