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  Deliberates Beyond Gems: Next-Generation Applications   Today marks the Grand Inauguration of Vajra Industry Research and Academic Meet (Vairam) 2025 an initiative by GJEPC and InCent LGD IIT Madras at IITM Research Park, Chennai, by Prof. V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Prof M S Ramachandra Rao, InCent-LGD, IIT Madras, Manish Jiwani, Co-Convener, LGD Committee, GJEPC and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC among other dignitaries and industry experts.  The workshop features several panel discussions. “Beyond Gems: Next-Generation Applications of OLab-Grown Diamonds” explores LGDs’ potential in various industries beyond jewellery.  “Lab-Grown Diamond Growth and Treatment Recipes and Challenges” delves into the intricacies of CVD and HPHT methods.    “Diamond Quality Checks and Certification” addresses the crucial need for standardised quality control for gems, jewellery, and seeds. “Lab Grown Diamond Machines and Processing Equipment” will hig...

Forty Under 40 Leadership to lure GenZ customers    Part 1: Indian diamond jewellery market will grow to US$ 17 bn by 2031 out of India's total gem & jewellery market of US$ 120 bn from $ 79 bn in 2021. 2024 is likely to be a record year for gold mine production and jewellery demand will be firm but vulnerable to gold prices.   These interesting nuggets were revealed through several compelling sessions at InnovNXT, Forty Under 40, a next generation leadership Summit, an IIJS Initiative organized by the GJEPC (the apex body for gem and jewellery trade in India).   The art of storytelling, symbolism & creative narratives in designer jewellery creations is a must learn for jewellers to take consumers away from price and value towards, priceless and invaluable. Jewellery trade can embrace customer-centric digital to achieve rapid scale and deeper penetration.    Jewellers can tap WhatsApp’s potential for growing, engaging, retaining, and monet...