New Premises
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds To Launch 25 Stores In First Quarter To Kickstart FY26 Growth Story!
Limelight Accelerates Expansion With 25 New Stores, Strengthening Its Leadership In Lab-Grown Diamonds and Targeting 200 Stores By 2027
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, India’s pioneering brand in the lab-grown diamond jewellery segment, has kicked off the new financial year with a landmark expansion, launching 25 new stores in the first quarter across key metros and high-growth Tier 2 cities. With this, the brand’s total retail footprint will expand to 85+ stores nationwide.
This aggressive scale-up reinforces Limelight’s leadership in the lab-grown diamond category and its mission to make sustainable, future-forward luxury accessible to a wider audience. By deepening its presence beyond metros and into emerging markets, the brand is tapping into a powerful shift in consumer behaviour where aspiration meets conscious consumption.
Pooja Madhavan, Founder & MD, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, Said:

“When we started Limelight, our vision was not just to build a brand, but to create an entirely new category in India. Today, seeing lab grown diamonds being embraced across metros and Tier 2 markets alike is incredibly rewarding. Launching 25 stores at the very start of the financial year is a strong signal of this shift.
As pioneers, we are not just expanding retail; we are shaping consumer mindsets towards smarter, more sustainable luxury. Our journey to 200 stores is not just about scale, but about making this new-age choice accessible to every modern Indian.”
As a first mover in the category, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has played a defining role in building awareness and trust around lab-grown diamonds, positioning them as ethical, affordable, and aspirational diamonds. The brand’s expansion strategy is sharply calibrated to ensure both reach and depth across markets.
Karamjyot Singh Chawla, Director – Retail Expansion, added:

“Our expansion strategy is sharply focused on building depth across high-potential markets, not just breadth. Every new store is a step towards creating a truly national footprint with consistent, premium experiences. Supporting this scale is a strong backbone across merchandising, supply chain, and financial discipline, ensuring that growth is both agile and sustainable.”
Nirav Bhatt, Co-founder & Director – Inventory & Merchandise, Said:
“As demand for lab-grown diamonds accelerates, our focus is on ensuring agility in inventory and relevance in design. We are building a supply and merchandising engine that is as modern as the category itself.”

Kalpan Dalal, Co-founder & Director – Production & Finance, added:

“Scaling to 200 stores requires a strong backbone of efficient production and financial discipline. Our approach ensures that rapid growth is supported by operational excellence and long-term sustainability.”
The brand’s rapid retail growth is further supported by a robust omni-channel strategy, strong franchise partnerships, and continued investment in design innovation and consumer education. Each store is designed to deliver a seamless and elevated customer experience, aligned with the brand’s ethos of transparency, sustainability, and modern luxury. With a clear roadmap to reach 200 stores by 2027, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds is poised to further accelerate its growth trajectory and redefine the future of fine jewellery retail in India.
New Premises
Marli New York Unveils Madison Avenue Flagship Boutique
New Luxury Space Blends Contemporary Design, Personalised Experiences, and New York-Inspired Architecture
Marli New York has expanded its retail presence with the opening of a new flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City. Located at 785 Madison Avenue, between East 66th and 67th Streets, the 2,418-square-foot store marks the brand’s second location in New York, alongside its existing boutique at Hudson Yards.
Founded in 2014 by Maral Artinian, Marli has steadily built a global presence with boutiques across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The newly opened flagship has been designed as more than just a retail destination, offering clients a space to engage more deeply with the brand’s jewellery collections and creative philosophy.
Speaking about the opening, Maral Artinian shared that the boutique was envisioned as a place where clients can experience meaningful interactions with the brand while encouraging creativity, discovery, and personal connection within the Marli universe.
Designed in collaboration with architectural firm Aranda\Lasch, the two-storey boutique reflects Marli’s signature aesthetic through custom-designed furnishings, warm interiors, and thoughtfully curated spaces that encourage conversation and exploration.
The boutique also pays tribute to New York City, a long-standing source of inspiration for Artinian’s designs. The interiors incorporate Indiana limestone sourced from the same quarries used for iconic landmarks such as the Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.


Touches of teal, Marli’s signature colour, appear throughout the space, adding energy while reinforcing the brand’s modern identity.
One of the standout additions to the flagship is the redesigned M Lounge on the ground floor. Unlike traditional seated lounges seen in other Marli boutiques, the New York version has been reimagined as a more dynamic, studio-inspired environment featuring full-length mirrors that allow visitors to experience the jewellery in an immersive and interactive way.
The boutique also houses the exclusive Marli Club on the second floor — a private, light-filled sanctuary designed to create a more intimate luxury experience. At its centre is a handcrafted statement table created by Artinian in collaboration with New York-based designer Djivan Schapira, reflecting their shared Armenian heritage. The table features shifting blue tones accented by a gold pyramid centrepiece.
Artinian described the flagship as a reflection of the Marli spirit, where design, individuality, and emotion come together to create memorable and meaningful experiences for clients.
The new boutique showcases Marli’s signature collections including Cleo, Avenues, Tip-Top, and Empire, alongside the brand’s recently launched timepiece collection.
Artinian further noted that the Madison Avenue flagship represents a celebration of the city that has continually inspired the brand, while also offering visitors an opportunity to experience the artistry, discovery, and design philosophy that define Marli.
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