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GJC’s first Labham Seminar in Ahilyanagar concludes successfully
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) successfully organized its flagship knowledge-sharing event this week, the Labham Seminar, at Hotel Raj Palace in Ahilyanagar. This was the first-ever Labham Seminar held in Ahilyanagar, conducted in collaboration with the Gold Jewellers Council – Ahilyanagar, a prestigious association dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the local jewellery trade.
This 181st edition of the Labham Seminar was conducted under the DD-WGC Labham series and witnessed the participation of over 100 jewellers. The seminar aimed to strengthen awareness of business knowledge, legal compliance, and ethical trade practices. Key speakers at the event included GJC Chairman Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman Avinash Gupta, Vardhaman Kothari, former Chairman Nitin Khandelwal, and legal advisor Bhavin Mehta, who addressed crucial topics such as legal guidelines, compliance policies, and business growth strategies.
During the seminar, insights were also shared about the upcoming India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) and GJS Jewellers Meet. The prestigious B2B jewellery trade show is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition will feature 400+ exhibitors and 750+ booths, offering a grand platform for the jewellery industry to explore an extensive range of products, including gold, couture and real diamond-studded jewellery, silver, gemstones, loose diamonds, pearls, lab-grown diamonds, and allied services.
A key highlight of this year’s event is the Silver Pavilion, dedicated to meeting the growing demand for silver jewellery and artifacts. Scheduled 26 days before Akshaya Tritiya and just ahead of the upcoming wedding season, this show presents a golden opportunity for retailers and buyers to stock up their inventory. With 20,000+ visitors and 2,000 hosted buyers expected, GJS is set to become a leading sourcing platform for India’s jewellery traders.
The GJS Jewellers Meet serves as an exclusive networking platform, bringing together key jewellers, retailers, and manufacturers from the industry. This meet fosters business discussions, collaborations, and trade opportunities, allowing stakeholders to establish valuable connections and gain insights into the latest market trends.

On this occasion, GJC Chairman Rajesh Rokde stated:”The Labham Seminar has always been a vital platform for educating jewellers about compliance and ethical trade practices. We are delighted to host this seminar for the first time in Ahilyanagar and are thrilled by the enthusiastic response from the local jewellery community. GJC remains committed to driving industry growth, education, and business excellence. Through GJS and GJS Jewellers Meet, we are providing jewellers with an unparalleled platform to connect, collaborate, and unlock new business opportunities.”
With this grand success, the Labham Seminar in Ahilyanagar has laid a strong foundation for future knowledge-sharing programs. The Gold Jewellers Council – Ahilyanagar and GJC remain dedicated to their mission of empowering jewellers through initiatives like Labham, ensuring continued progress and excellence in the industry.
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Mahesh Notandass and Vandals Partner with Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna for Noir Botanica
Mahesh Notandass and Vandals served as the official jewellery partners for designer duo Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna’s Noir Botanica presentation, held at Galeries Lafayette Mumbai on August 20.
Jewellery from both houses was worn by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, as well as models walking the presentation, complementing the collection’s sculptural silhouettes, metallic surfaces and architectural detailing.




Rather than a conventional runway, the evening was conceived as an immersive fashion experience. Galeries Lafayette Mumbai was transformed into an intimate setting inspired by jazz and the glamour of 1930s evening culture, allowing guests to experience the craftsmanship, textures and construction of the garments up close. Actor Vijay Varma closed the presentation, adding a striking finale to the evening.
The event drew a notable gathering of celebrities and fashion personalities, including Kajol, Babil Khan, Mahima Makwana, Pragya Jaiswal, Gurfateh Pirzada, Sophie Choudhry, Sarah-Jane Dias, Shalini Passi, Zayed Khan and Ruhee Dosani, among others.


Vandana M. Jagwani, Creative Director at Mahesh Notandass and Founder of Vandals, graced the occasion, marking the coming together of the two jewellery houses with Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna for the Noir Botanica presentation.
The collaboration highlights the growing intersection of fine jewellery and contemporary fashion, with Mahesh Notandass and Vandals bringing their distinct jewellery aesthetics to a collection centred on strong silhouettes, craftsmanship, texture and modern evening dressing.
The Noir Botanica capsule will be available following the presentation at Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna stores and Galeries Lafayette Mumbai.
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