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Bharat Diamond Bourse Wins SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025 for Excellence in Security and Safety Leadership
The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), India’s largest and one of the world’s most advanced diamond trading hubs, has been honoured with the SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025 for Best Security & Command Centre in Premises of the Year.
This prestigious accolade recognizes BDB’s outstanding commitment to security, technological innovation, and emergency preparedness.
The award was presented during a distinguished ceremony at The Westin, Powai, organized by SymX, PSP, and the ASIS Mumbai Chapter. The event celebrated institutions across Mumbai that have demonstrated excellence in safety standards, crisis management, and innovation in security infrastructure.
BDB’s Department of Security & Fire Safety received special recognition for its robust command centre operations and proactive approach to safety management. Representing BDB at the event were Shri Shirish Inamdar Ji, Mr. Samir Jha, Mr. Mahesh Kaloni, and Mr. Ramesh Khodke.
The award was conferred by Shri Santosh Bahadur Singh, Commandant of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), in the presence of an esteemed gathering of government officials, security professionals, and industry leaders.
Key dignitaries at the event included Mr. Harjinder Kang, British Deputy High Commissioner (Chief Guest), along with Guests of Honour such as Mr. Shyam Jagannathan (Director General Shipping), Mr. D. Sivanandhan (Former DGP, Maharashtra), Mr. Brijesh Singh (Principal Secretary), and Mr. Vishwas Nangre Patil (ADG, Anti-Corruption).
This recognition adds to BDB’s long-standing history of national and state-level accolades and carries special meaning as a hometown honour. It reinforces BDB’s leadership in integrating best-in-class technology, operational discipline, and safety protocols into its infrastructure.
The SURAKSHIT MUMBAI AWARD 2025 stands as a significant milestone in BDB’s journey toward ensuring a secure, resilient, and world-class business environment for the diamond trade community.
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Verlas Introduces the ‘Alyssa’ Collection in India, Bringing Modern Luxe Floral-Inspired Design to Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry Crafted in Fine Gold
The New York-born brand channels statement floral designs in modern silhouettes and larger carat diamond brilliance into a collection made for weddings, engagements, cocktail evenings, and wedding Trousseau Picks.
Verlas, the New York-based fine jewelry brand, has brought its luxurious Alyssa collection to India, a floral-inspired range of contemporary designs crafted with IGI-Certified lab-grown diamonds and BIS hallmarked gold in 14K and 9K Gold variants. Built around larger carat weights and romantic floral design, the collection pairs statement sparkle with Verlas’ commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. Since its founding in 2019, Verlas has focused on modern, considered jewelry designed to feel personal and meaningful, handcrafted by skilled artisans in VS clarity lab-grown diamonds set in fine gold.
Inspired by blooming florals, the Alyssa collection translates nature’s motifs into refined diamond jewelry designed for everyday moments in the form of elegant pendant necklaces and Studs designed with florets of round-cut and marquise-cut diamonds, and then there are these luxe styles that call for something more. For bigger celebrations to evening dressing, these luxe designs are crafted with marquise and round-cut diamonds in hoops and dangler earrings, unique tennis bracelets and tennis necklace designs that embrace the designer craftsmanship of Verlas. The Alyssa collection brings signature brilliance to a range of personal styles.
For the modern bride, Alyssa brings together jewelry for every part of her journey—from the engagement and big day to her trousseau, bridesmaids and the little moments beyond. Fashion-forward yet effortlessly elegant, each design is crafted to make a statement today and stay in her rotation long after the celebrations are over.

Among the highlights are the Alyssa Cuatro Floral Hoops, featuring five round lab-grown diamonds arranged in a delicate floret on a solid gold hoop. For a softer, more elegant look, these round-cut diamonds bring a classic appeal – perfect for those who prefer understated sparkle.

If bold and distinctive is more your style, the Alyssa Tres Marquise Diamond Huggies bring an elongated floral silhouette with marquise-cut diamond petals.

The Alyssa Radiant Bloom Ring offers another take on the floral motif, bringing together round-cut diamonds for a radiant, feminine look.

Meanwhile, the Alyssa Trio Marquise Bouquet Ring takes a bolder approach, featuring three diamond florets crafted with marquise diamond petals. Whether you lean towards the elegant simplicity of round cuts or the bolder character of marquise cuts, the Alyssa collection offers a floral style to match.

The Alyssa Marquise Studs bring a fresh take on florals, with marquise-cut diamonds forming an X-shaped motif around a round centre. Easy enough for everyday, yet special enough for evenings out, they’re the kind of pair you’ll keep reaching for.

For a little more sparkle, the Alyssa Marquise-Cut Floral Tennis Bracelet makes a statement without feeling reserved for just one occasion. Its floral diamond motifs bring a touch of drama to wedding celebrations, festive evenings and everything in between.

And when you’re ready to go all out, the Alyssa Marquise Radiant Tennis Necklace takes the floral story up a notch. With twenty-three diamond florets and a total weight of 13 carats, it brings together marquise-cut petals and round diamond centres for a look made to shine at the wedding, reception, or your next big celebration.
Available in white, yellow, and rose gold in 14K and 9K, the Alyssa collection reflects Verlas philosophy of creating jewelry that is beautiful, meaningful, and responsibly crafted. Perfect for elevating bridal looks and everyday romance alike.
With its growing presence in India, Verlas continues to bring its modern design and craftsmanship approach to fine jewelry to new audiences, combining considered design, conscious choice, and a more approachable jewelry experience.
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