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Bollywood Star Rakul Preet Singh Unveils Senco Gold & Diamonds’ Flagship Store in Bhubaneswar
Actress inaugurates the brand’s Flagship Janpath Store, Showcasing An Exquisite Range Of Statement Diamond Jewellery and Lightweight Gold Designs Just In Time For The Festive Season.
As Odisha prepares to welcome the festive season, from Nuakhai and Ganesh Puja to Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Diwali, Senco Gold & Diamonds marked the beginning of the celebrations with the grand launch of its flagship Janpath store in Bhubaneswar, inaugurated by actor Rakul Preet Singh. The occasion brought together festive glamour, timeless craftsmanship and contemporary design, offering customers an early glimpse into the season’s most coveted jewellery trends, from statement natural diamond creations for weddings and celebrations to lightweight gold designs for festive dressing, gifting and everyday elegance.
Located opposite Rama Devi Women’s College in Saheed Nagar, the approximately 6,500 sq. ft. flagship store has been designed as an immersive jewellery destination, bringing together Senco’s extensive portfolio across gold, diamonds, platinum under one roof. Reflecting the evolving aspirations of customers in Odisha, the showroom showcases everything from heirloom-worthy bridal jewellery and statement occasion wear to versatile contemporary pieces that seamlessly transition from festive celebrations to everyday life.


The grand launch celebrations began with a red-carpet welcome for Rakul Preet Singh, (alongside Suvankar Sen, MD & CEO, Senco Gold & Diamonds,) who was greeted by enthusiastic customers and fans as she arrived at the venue. The actor interacted with attendees during a special stage engagement outside the store before officially inaugurating the showroom and joining the festivities inside.
Adding to the celebrations, Rakul presented 1-gram gold pendants to ten lucky draw winners who had shopped at the Bhubaneswar store over the past month, making the occasion even more memorable for Senco customers.
Speaking on the occasion, Suvankar Sen, MD & CEO, Senco Gold & Diamonds, said:
“The launch of our Janpath store marks an important milestone in our journey in Odisha, a market that has always shared a special relationship with Senco. As we enter the festive season, we are delighted to offer customers in Bhubaneswar a destination that brings together exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design and an extensive range of jewellery for every celebration and milestone. We are equally delighted to welcome Rakul Preet Singh as we begin this exciting new chapter.”

Speaking about the occasion, Joita Sen, Director and Head of Marketing and Design, Senco Gold & Diamonds, said:

“The festive season is one of the most meaningful periods for jewellery, as customers celebrate traditions, family moments and new beginnings. Our Janpath store reflects the evolving aspirations of customers in Odisha, offering designs that move effortlessly between everyday elegance and significant celebrations. We are delighted to mark this grand launch alongside Rakul Preet Singh and our customers in Bhubaneswar.”
The Janpath store showcases an extensive range of handcrafted jewellery across gold, diamonds and platinum. Customers can explore everything from elaborate bridal jewellery and statement diamond creations to lightweight everyday designs from Everlite, alongside contemporary collections that cater to evolving lifestyles and occasions. With thoughtfully designed spaces and personalised customer service, the store offers an elevated retail experience for customers looking for everything from festive purchases and gifting to wedding shopping and milestone celebrations.
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ICA | GemLab India Inaugurates Gemological Laboratory In Surat
· The laboratory will provide testing & reporting services for diamonds, coloured gemstones & jewellery.
· Its services will include identifying whether the diamonds are natural or synthetic.
GemLab India, an internationally recognised organisation specialising in diamonds, jewellery and coloured gemstones, inaugurated its new gemological laboratory in Surat.



The inauguration marks ICA | GemLab’s entry into the Indian subcontinent, bringing its services to one of the world’s major hubs for diamond processing and jewellery trade. It is also a significant step in the organisation’s global expansion.
The laboratory will provide testing and reporting services for diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery. Its services will include identifying whether the diamonds are natural or synthetic. The facility will follow the reporting standards and professional practices adopted across the ICA | GemLab group.
Milan Shah, Co-founder of Kalamandir Jewellers, was the chief guest at the inauguration. Amira Hatta, Managing Director of ICA | GemLab Global, and Dr. Dietmar Schwarz, Chief Research Scientist at ICA | GemLab Global, were the guests of honour.
Amira Hatta said:

“India is one of the most important markets in the global gems and jewellery industry. Establishing a laboratory in Surat allows us to serve this market directly and bring our analytical capabilities closer to businesses across the jewellery supply chain.”
ICA | GemLab India said, “Surat is the world’s largest centre for diamond policing, making it an important location for our laboratory. We aim to provide manufacturers, retailers, jewellery brands, designers and consumers with reliable gemological information through established testing methods and reporting standards, helping them make informed decisions.”
Its presence in Surat brings these services closer to manufacturers and traders and makes gemological reports accessible to the industry.
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