{"id":28860,"date":"2024-12-03T14:45:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T09:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=28860"},"modified":"2024-12-09T17:04:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:34:51","slug":"east-india-witnesses-a-resurgence-sales-of-natural-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/east-india-witnesses-a-resurgence-sales-of-natural-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"East India Witnesses A Resurgence Sales Of Natural Diamonds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Kolkata\u2019s top diamond jewellery retailers report how the East Indian market is experiencing a renewed demand for natural diamonds, especially in the segment of oversized\u00a0 diamonds, like 1-ct and 2-carat natural diamonds. The eternal sparkling gemstones continue to hold unparalleled value, rarity, and timeless appeal, which resonates deeply with consumers who perceive them as both a symbol of luxury and an investment in legacy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In 1971, when Welsh singer Shirley Bassey crooned <em>\u201cDiamonds are Forever\u201d<\/em> as the title song to a James Bond film by the same name, little did she know that in the next century certain conditions would apply. We are smack in the middle of the festive season, and multiple jewellery labels in Kolkata and other eastern states of India are witnessing an uptick in the sales of natural diamonds, among their HNI and UHNI clients spread across India.<\/p>\n<p>The De Beers Diamond Insight Report 2023 reveals that demand for natural diamond jewellery in India surged by 20% in 2021, with a further increase of 15% in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Amit Pratihari, Managing Director, De Beers India, said, \u201cThe people of Eastern India are known for their penchant for fine arts, aesthetics and creativity. Discerning customers in the East have a compelling &#8216;love affair&#8217; with natural diamonds since generations. As per the findings of the Diamond Insight report, women desire natural diamond jewellery as gifts to symbolize their relationships or to celebrate themselves. Natural diamond engagement rings with classic contemporary and iconic designs are in vogue this season. We have seen consumers buy diamond jewellery pieces that hold value and have meaning during the recently concluded festive season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jewellery with small or oversized (1-ct to 2-ct) diamonds showcased in asymmetric designs \u00a0highlighted in elegant earrings, pendants, and rings with clean lines and simplicity, were sought after emphasising the diamond&#8217;s brilliance and luxury appeal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28862\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28862 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"827\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa.jpg 940w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa-150x132.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa-768x676.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa-450x396.jpg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa-225x198.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa-900x792.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa-20x18.jpg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kulthiaa-109x96.jpg 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Toi et Moi diamond ring by Kulthiaa Jewel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Suvankar Sen, CEO, Senco Gold and Diamonds, comments, \u201cCurrent design trends for oversized 1 and 2 carat diamonds include solitaire and minimalist designs, halo and cluster settings, vintage and Art Deco inspirations, and modern twists. Popular styles feature classic solitaires, hidden-halo settings, tapered baguette-cut diamonds, mixed-metal designs, and statement pieces with bold geometric settings. Key settings include four-prong, six-prong, bezel, half-bezel, cathedral, and trellis designs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNatural diamonds dominate the market for their authenticity and aspirational value,\u201d says Siddharthaa Sawansukha,\u00a0 Managing Director of Sawansukha Jewellers. He states that diamonds from 30 pointers upwards, up to 2 carats and more are favoured. He continues,\u00a0 \u201cMany industry experts thought that the introduction of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) would create a drawback for the natural diamond market. It is certainly not because the characteristics of LGDs are inherently different, and they are not a replacement for an heirloom.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28863\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28863 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"493\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco.jpg 940w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco-450x236.jpg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco-225x118.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco-900x472.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Senco-183x96.jpg 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fancy shaped diamonds by Senco Gold and Diamonds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vinay Bamalwa, the Director of Salt Lake\u2019s Nemichand Bamalwa Jewellers says prices of LGDs have plummeted by almost 80-90% in the last 4-5 years but retail margins have not shrunk proportionately. \u201cThose buying for themselves or for their near-and-dear ones continue to prefer natural diamonds,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<p>Large carat diamonds (from 30 to 90 pointers) are being incorporated into minimalist, yet bold designs that allow the stone to take centre stage. Solitaire rings, high-neckline necklaces, and cocktail rings are in vogue, with a focus on timeless elegance and understated luxury. Consumers are drawn to designs that highlight the natural brilliance and purity of the diamond itself, adds Anand Kulthia, Chairman, \u00a0Kulthiaa Jewel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28864\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28864 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6.jpg 940w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diamond-6-144x96.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diamond-encrusted broad cuff by Sawansukha Jewellers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOur Gen Z\u00a0 clientele are experimenting with adventurous designs,\u201d Bamalwa says. \u201cAnd solitaire\u00a0 rings and diamond studs are still a staple in classic designs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The larger diamonds glitter and are noticeable. The fashion industry has adored oversized diamonds, as has the film industry. Since people are following the trends as they are influential entities, Sawansukha says, \u201cWhether it is an oversized choker or a 2 or 3 carat solitaire pendant, diamonds never go out of style. Oversized hoops,\u00a0 chandelier styles, and geometric shapes, all adorned with sparkling diamonds create maximum impact. People look for statement pieces and oversized diamonds indeed create a statement look.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsumers are increasingly opting for natural diamonds when it comes to marking significant milestones or for investment purposes. Natural diamonds carry a unique historical and geological story that simply cannot be replicated, making them irreplaceable when it comes to value and sentiment,\u201d Kulthia concludes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata\u2019s top diamond jewellery retailers report how the East Indian market is experiencing a renewed demand for natural diamonds, especially in the segment of oversized\u00a0 diamonds, like 1-ct and 2-carat natural diamonds. 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