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  25 Indian Players joined the India–UK Gem & Jewellery BSM   On 8th and 9th July, the hospitality area at Arsenal stadium in north London played host to an inaugural Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM), organised by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The BSM was inaugurated by Nidhi Mani Tripathi, Hon’ble Minister (Economic), High Commission of India, London, alongside Nilesh Kothari, Convener, International Exhibitions, GJEPC, and other dignitaries from both countries’ gem and jewellery sectors.   A curated group of 25 Indian manufacturers of gold, silver, diamond and gemstone jewellery, plus loose natural and laboratory-grown diamonds, showcased their goods in private boxes overlooking the pitch. The event was attended by UK retail and wholesale buyers (Brown & Newirth, Gemporia, Gemex, Allied Gold and Optima) as well as others from across the wider jewellery industry, including representatives from the National Association of Jewellers [NAJ], B...

SAJEX scheduled to be held from 11th to 13th September 2025 in KSA   Update 1: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with the World Academy of Design, is organizing a two-day Exporter–GCC Designers’ Workshop on the 17th and 18th of July, 2025, at the state-of-the-art Bharatratnam Mega CFC in Mumbai. GJEPC said, exporter- GCC designers’ workshop began on a splendid note!  Gracing the occasion are distinguished industry leaders, including Milan Chokshi, Chairman of IIGJ Mumbai; Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC; Tarun Jain, Founder & Managing Director, World Academy of Design; and Mahima Verma, Founder & CEO, World Academy of Design.   The workshop features six prominent designers from the GCC region, 1: Nadiyah Ghurmullah Alghamdi, 2: Nouf Abdulaziz Sehli, 3: Haifa Khaled Saeed Gathnan Alhadhrami, 4: Fahima Saif Rashed Bakhit Alfalasi, 5: Abeer Hussein Othman Yahya, and 6: Fatimah Mohammed A Alsofi—who have flown in t...

  WEC honoured under the title, The New Education Paradigms   World Education Congress [WEC] 2025 at its 14th Edition honoured The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India, The Skill Development Leadership Award - under the title The New Education Paradigms.   The World Education Congress 2025 is governed by Global Advisory Council which guides the strategic intent of the congress to its logical success. The World HRD Congress, is a global forum committed to recognizing organizations and leaders who drive transformation in education and workforce development.   Dr. R.L. Bhatia, Founder of World CSR Day and World Sustainability, certified the award. An Independent Jury which consists of prominent names of senior Leaders, Researchers and Academicians have nominated GJSCI to receive this award.  GJSCI’s dedication to excellence in the field of Education is well known. The position that it occupies in the fraternity is strategic and iconic.  ...

Strong room for precious cargo at CSMIA- T2, Mumbai     BDB inaugurated a cutting-edge strong room for precious cargo at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai T2 at Departure area, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing secure and efficient logistics services for Precious Cargo. The inauguration ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Surjit Bhujabal, Member Customs; Prachi Saroop, Principal Chief Commissioner, Customs Mumbai Zone–III; Alok Jha, Commissioner – Airport; Shri Nilank Kumar, Commissioner (General); and Dhanayshwer Patil, Development Commissioner – SEEPZ, along with other customs officials.    Mehul Shah, Vice President BDB, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman GJEPC, Shaunak Parikh Vice chairman GJEPC,  Sabyasachi Ray ED GJEPC, Anup Zaveri BDB customs convenor & Ajesh Mehta Diamond panel Member GJEPC were also present on the occasion.    This state-of-the-art facility will enab...

  Exporters can now hand-carry jewellery at, T2 CSMIA   The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in collaboration with Mumbai Customs, formally inaugurated the Jewellery Hand Carriage Facilitation Centre at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 2, on 16th July 2025. The facilitation centre was inaugurated by Surjit Bhujbal, Member Customs, CBIC, in the presence of Prachi Saroop, Principal Chief Commissioner, Alok Jha, Principal Commissioner and other Customs officials.   Also present were Dnyaneshwar Patil, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ, and the leadership team of GJEPC, including Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, Khushboo Ranawat, Regional Chairman (West), Ajesh Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel, Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, Mehul Shah, Vice President, BDB. The launch of the Hand Carriage Facilitation Centre at Mumbai Airport has been the result of GJEPC’s persistent advocacy and groundwo...

  Scheduled be organized from the 22nd of to 24th of September 2025   Bharat Diamond Bourse Announced the second edition of its globally acclaimed, Leadership Series; to be held in Mumbai. The Leadership Series will be organized from the 22nd to 24th of September 2025. Gemological Institute of India [GII] will be sponsoring and organizing AGDRT 2025, a two-day symposium on, Advances in Gem & Diamond Research and Technology [AGDRT] on the 22nd and 23rd of September. This symposium will explore innovations in gemology, diamond technology, lab research and more.  Post this, BDB Leadership Series – Diamond & Jewellery conference will be held on 24th September 2025.   AGDRT will be Attended by world renowned scientists and speakers such as: M.S. Ramachandra Rao from IIT Madras, Dr Wuyi Wang, GIA USA; Alexander Bulatov from RAS, Moscow, Russia, Dr. Padmanabh Rai from CEBC, Dr. Kasturi Saha, IIT Bengaluru, and Dr. Michael Mintrone, from SSEF, Switzerland and...

  The brand ropes-in Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya & Vivek Dahiya    CaratLane - a TATA product, India’s leading omni-channel jewellery brand—has unveiled its festive campaign for Teej, starring popular television couple Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Vivek Dahiya.    The emotionally resonant film beautifully captures the essence of Teej: the meaningful bond shared by married couples, the joy of small moments, and the timeless charm of traditional festivals. It’s a heartwarming story of love in its simplest, most genuine form, brought to life through thoughtful jewellery gifting.    Teej holds deep cultural significance across Northern India, particularly in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Bihar. CaratLane’s campaign thoughtfully connects with its growing customer base in this region, aligning with the brand's steady retail expansion.  With over 50 stores across North India and more planned, CaratLane is position...