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Lucira Jewelry Debuts Its First Store in Chembur, Mumbai
Lucira Jewelry debuts in Chembur, Mumbai; first experience store in Mumbai after record $5.5M seed funding round

Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewelry brand redefining sustainable luxury in India, has opened its first experience store in Mumbai at Chembur. The store launch follows the brand’s record of $5.5 million seed round announced in September 2025, which marked the largest seed funding round for any lab-grown diamond startup in India to date.
Located at Chembur, the 800 sq.ft area store is designed for discovery, where craftsmanship meets everyday wearability. The space invites customers to explore signature diamonds for life’s big and small moments, from the brand’s hero Hexa and On The Move collections to a dedicated Solitaires section that celebrates timeless elegance.
Lucira is a modern design-first fine jewelry brand redefining what luxury means for today’s conscious consumer. Founded by Rupesh Jain, Lucira blends ethical craftsmanship with digital-first innovation to create jewelry that celebrates life’s most meaningful moments

Speaking on the store launch, Rupesh Jain, Co-Founder, Lucira Jewelry, said, “After building strong digital foundations, opening our first physical store in Mumbai represents our commitment to creating meaningful connections with customers. Lab-grown diamonds are a conscious choice for today’s consumer who values beauty without compromise. This Chembur store is a space where our design philosophy and eco-conscious vision come alive”.
The store introduces several unique features that set it apart from traditional jewelry retail. Every two weeks, the store floor will be refreshed with new designs, ensuring there’s always something new to fall in love with. The space also houses a Carat Meter for on-the-spot diamond grading insights and offers complimentary diamond cleaning services to keep pieces showroom-bright.
One highlight of the Chembur store is that it is designed as a community space. Lucira will host exclusive in-store experiences ranging from styling sessions and collection previews to high-tea gatherings. Each event is designed to bring together diamond lovers, inspire new ways to wear jewelry, and create an intimate connection with the brand story.
The store showcases Lucira’s complete range of certified lab-grown diamond jewelry, with dedicated sections for the brand’s design-first hero collections – Hexa and On The Move – alongside an extensive selection of solitaires, everyday wear pieces, and statement jewelry. Each piece comes with IGI/GIA/SGL certification and BIS Hallmark, backed by lifetime exchange and buyback guarantees.
With the opening of this flagship store, Lucira is accelerating its omnichannel expansion strategy. The brand has announced plans to open three additional stores by the end of FY2026 across key metropolitan markets, building on the momentum from its record seed funding round led by Blume Ventures with participation from Spring Marketing Capital.
Chembur’s emergence as a preferred residential and commercial hub for young professionals and families makes it an ideal location for Lucira’s Mumbai debut. The area’s growing retail landscape and community of design-conscious consumers aligns perfectly with the brand’s target demographic.

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All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) welcomes Maharashtra Government’s landmark initiative- Formation of State-Level ‘Dakshata Committee’ for Jewellers’ Security
GJC hails Maharashtra Govt’s move to set up state-level Dakshata Committee for jewellers’ safety and security

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing over 600,000 jewellers across India, heartily welcomes the Maharashtra Government’s historic step of establishing a state-level ‘Dakshata Committee’ (Vigilance Committee) to ensure the safety and security of jewellers.
For a long time, jewellers have faced harassment during investigations of theft and robbery cases involving gold and silver. In some unfortunate incidents, jewellers even lost their lives during the process. Taking cognizance of these grave concerns, on March 14, 2024, the Government of Maharashtra issued a circular under the Home Department, clearly instructing police officers regarding investigations under BNS 317 (formerly Section 411 IPC). The circular also recommended the establishment of a special Dakshata Committee.
This Vigilance Committee has been constituted by the State Government. Representatives from 36 districts of Maharashtra have been included, and in the near future, district-level committees will also be established with the support of GJC. The key objective of this initiative is to build a secure and reliable bridge between the government and trade bodies, ensuring the safety of jewellers and extending full support to honest business practices.
GJC expresses its sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis for this visionary step. The Council also acknowledges the special efforts of Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Pankaj Bhoyar and Hon’ble Smt. Chitra Wagh (MLC) in making this reform a reality.

GJC Chairman, Mr. Rajesh Rokde, said:
“This decision marks a historic moment for the jewellery industry in Maharashtra. The formation of the Dakshata Committee reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe business environment in a safe state. We are deeply thankful to Hon’ble Shri Devendra Fadnavis for this far-sighted reform and appreciate the tireless efforts of Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Pankaj Bhoyar and Hon’ble Smt. Chitra Wagh. We congratulate all trade representatives included from various districts of Maharashtra. I urge jewellers across India to make similar efforts in their respective states so that a strong and secure national framework can be created. GJC remains committed to working hand-in-hand with the industry.”
GJC Vice Chairman, Mr. Avinash Gupta, added:
“The jewellery sector has long grappled with serious security challenges. The Maharashtra Government’s decision is indeed a revolutionary step, reflecting both sensitivity and strong commitment towards the jeweller community. This initiative will instill confidence among jewellers. We appeal to all our pan-India members to actively engage with their respective state governments for similar committees, so that a safe ecosystem for jewellery business can be built nationwide.”

Name | District | Role |
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Shri Nitin Khandelwal | Akola | Member |
Shri Rajesh Rokde | Nagpur | Member |
Shri Shailesh Kharote | Akola | Member |
Shri Sudhakar Tank | Nanded | Member |
Shri Kiran Andilkar | Pune | Member |
Shri Mahavir Gandhi | Solapur | Member |
Shri Bharat Oswal | Kolhapur | Member |
Shri Subhash Vadala (Jain) | Mumbai | Member |
Shri Girish Devrmani | Solapur | Member |
Shri Ajit Pendhurkar | Mumbai | Member |
Shri Rajendra Dindorkar | Nashik | Member |
Shri Amol Dhomne | Wardha | Member |
As the national apex body, GJC also invites all state heads across India to replicate such initiatives in their respective states. GJC will extend full support and is preparing a detailed national Plan of Action to help implement this framework across India.
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