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Chennai Wholesale Jewellers Association (CWJA) Formally Launched
Industry leaders gather in Chennai to unveil a unified platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and policy advocacy.
The Chennai Wholesale Jewellers Association (CWJA) was officially launched with a vision to foster cooperation, promote knowledge sharing and innovation, and raise a unified voice for wholesalers and manufacturers in the jewellery industry. The launch ceremony was held at Taj Connemara, Chennai, on 16th December 2025, in the presence of heads of jewellery associations from across India and prominent industry leaders. On the occasion, Ashok Kumar Jain, CMD, Laxmi Jewellery, was formally designated as the President of the Chennai Wholesale Jewellers Association, marking a significant milestone for Chennai’s wholesale jewellery community.

























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Jewels of Legacy: The Docu-Series on JioHotstar Spotlights Mahesh Notandass Jewellers Among India’s Iconic Jewellery Houses
Streamed on JioHotstar, the series highlighted heritage, craftsmanship and generational continuity, with a special focus on the timeless elegance of Jewellers
Jewels of Legacy, a docu-series streamed on JioHotstar, offered an intimate look into the people, philosophies and traditions behind some of India’s most iconic jewellery brands. Moving beyond design and craftsmanship, the series explores jewellery as a carrier of memory, culture and family legacy.
The series brought together four iconic jewellery houses, four distinct journeys and one shared heritage:
- Kishandas & Co. – Guardians of Hyderabad’s Nizami legacy, celebrated for reviving royal artistry and heirloom craftsmanship.
- Mahesh Notandass Jewellers – Renowned for couture fine jewellery that reflects elegance, restraint and timeless design.
- VBJ Since 1900 – A century-old institution shaped by temple-inspired aesthetics, authenticity and enduring consumer trust.
- Abaran Timeless Jewellery – A heritage brand built on purity and precision, seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary expression across generations.
Through rare archival footage, personal family narratives and the skilled hands of master artisans, the series revealed how these brands continue to define and inspire India’s enduring love for jewellery.
Among the featured houses, Mahesh Notandass Jewellers too, took a centre stage as a symbol of refined couture jewellery rooted in elegance, restraint and timeless design. The episode traced the brand’s journey through generations, highlighting its distinctive aesthetic, commitment to fine craftsmanship and the values that have sustained its reputation among discerning patrons.
Jewels of Legacy also featured Kishandas & Co., VBJ Since 1900 and Abaran Timeless Jewellery, each representing a unique regional and cultural expression of India’s jewellery heritage. Through archival visuals, family narratives and artisan-led storytelling, the series captured how these houses have preserved inherited knowledge while adapting to changing times.
A key narrative thread across the series is also about the role of the next generation in the family legacy business. The show initiated the thought of sharing the changing perspective on succession, responsibility and evolution—balancing legacy with modern approaches to design, sourcing, technology and customer engagement.
By offering parallel insights into family-run jewellery businesses across India, the series underscores shared values such as trust, continuity and the emotional significance of jewellery within family histories.
With its thoughtful focus on Mahesh Notandass Jewellers, Jewels of Legacy reinforces the brand’s standing as a torchbearer of timeless elegance in Indian fine jewellery. The series not only honours heritage but also captures how legacy brands are preparing for the future—making it a compelling watch for jewellery enthusiasts and industry observers alike.
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