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Lab-Grown Diamond Brand Jewelbox Raises $3.2M to Fuel Nationwide Expansion
Backed by V3 Ventures and others, Kolkata-based startup aims to grow retail presence, bolster brand visibility, and expand its team across India.
Kolkata-based lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Jewelbox has secured $3.2 million in pre-Series A funding, led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Atrium Angels, Dexter Ventures, Infinyte Club, Samarthya Capital, and existing investor JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation (JIIF).
The company, co-founded in May 2022 by siblings Vidita Kochar Jain and Nipun Kochar, plans to use the fresh capital to scale operations, enhance brand visibility, and hire talent across core functions.
Currently operating eight stores across six Indian cities—Delhi, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Guwahati—Jewelbox is eyeing rapid growth, with a goal to expand to 30 retail locations by the end of 2025.
“The competition in the lab-grown diamond space is heating up, but we welcome it,” said Jain. “Whether it’s legacy brands, established entrepreneurs, or startups entering the space—it validates the category.”
Jewelbox, which sells its jewellery both online and offline, closed FY25 with an annual revenue run rate (ARR) of ₹38 crore, more than doubling from ₹16 crore in the previous year. The brand had earlier raised ₹3.7 crore in seed funding from JIIF in March 2024.
The funding comes at a time when lab-grown diamonds are gaining traction as a more sustainable and affordable alternative to natural diamonds. The segment is seeing increasing investor interest and consumer adoption.
The broader category is also drawing new entrants. Last month, Priyanka Gill, co-founder of the Good Glamm Group, launched Coluxe, a new lab-grown diamond brand that has already secured early-stage funding. Meanwhile, Bengaluru-based jewellery brand Giva is reportedly in talks with Creaegis to raise $80–100 million, valuing the company between $470–500 million, following its entry into lab-grown diamonds.
On the regulatory front, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently confirmed there are no plans for additional regulations, citing the industry’s healthy growth under a self-regulatory model.
Jewelbox and other emerging players—including Aukera, Giva, and Green Lab Diamonds—have also approached the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to dispute the classification of lab-grown diamonds as “synthetic,” arguing that it misrepresents their nature by equating them with lookalike simulants like cubic zirconia.
Commenting on the investment, Arjun Vaidya, co-founder and managing partner at V3 Ventures, said: “Less than 6% of Indians own diamonds today. With rising aspirations and growing awareness, lab-grown diamonds can democratize luxury in India—and Jewelbox is well-positioned to lead that change.”
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Kushals Turns The 9-To-5 Into ‘9 To Shine’ With Its Workwear Jewellery Collection Featuring Real Life Professionals
The New Collection Features Real-Life Professionals and Offers 92.5 BIS Hallmarked Sterling Silver and 18K Gold-Plated Jewellery, Designed To Complement Modern Workwear Across Every Profession and Personal Style.
Meetings, coffee runs, client presentations, brainstorming sessions, and after-work plans—every part of a working woman’s day deserves jewellery that keeps up. Celebrating the many hats women wear, Kushals Fashion Jewellery, India’s leading fashion jewellery brand, introduces ‘9 to Shine’, its latest Workwear Jewellery Collection, brought to life by real professionals who wear confidence just as effortlessly as they wear their jewellery.
Rooted in authenticity, the campaign shines a spotlight on women from diverse professions, ranging from entrepreneurs and HR professionals to clinical researchers and beyond. Each brings her own story, style, and personality to the campaign, proving that jewellery isn’t reserved for special occasions—it’s part of how today’s women show up every single day.
Created for women whose workwear reflects their mood each day, the ‘9 to Shine’ collection celebrates the many ways jewellery is worn today. Some days call for a sharp power suit, others for ethnic wear, co-ords, or a pair of casual denims. Whatever the day or dress code, the collection offers jewellery thoughtfully curated to complement every office look, mood, and personal style.
Featuring minimal layered necklaces, sleek chains and pendants, tennis bracelets, finger rings, pearl earrings, contemporary kadas, and antique-inspired earrings with a modern twist, each piece is thoughtfully designed to elevate an outfit without overpowering it. Crafted in 92.5 BIS hallmarked sterling silver and 18K gold-plated fashion jewellery, the collection combines premium craftsmanship with a lightweight, comfortable fit, making it ideal for women who seamlessly transition from work to after-hours plans.
Commenting on the launch, Manish Gulechha, CEO & Co-Founder, Kushals Fashion Jewellery, said:
“Workwear today isn’t defined by a single look. With ‘9 to Shine’, we’ve thoughtfully curated a collection that complements ethnic, western, formal, and casual office wear, making it easy for women to find jewellery that suits their personal style and every kind of workday.”
With ‘9 to Shine’, Kushals celebrates the women who bring confidence, ambition, and individuality to everything they do. Designed for every pitch, every promotion, every coffee break, every commute, and every small win along the way, the jewellery is crafted to move effortlessly with them, adding a touch of style and confidence to every workday.
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