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GJEPC Collaborates with Delhi Customs to Streamline Jewellery Export via Personal Carriage
Follow-up meeting focuses on refining SOPs under Circular No. 09/25 – Customs to ease export processes through Delhi’s Precious Cargo Warehouse
On 15 April, a delegation from the GJEPC Northern Regional Office met with senior officials of Delhi Customs to further refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the import and export of jewellery via personal carriage. This discussion followed an initial meeting held on 9 April and focused on the implementation of Circular No. 09/25 – Customs, dated 28 April 2025, with the goal of issuing a comprehensive public notice for the trade.
Key customs officials present included Mr. Dheeraj Rastogi, IRS, Principal Commissioner – Exports; Ms. Ashima Bansal, IRS, Commissioner – ACC Export; Mr. Vishal Pal Singh, IRS, Commissioner – Airport; Mr. Dibyalok Singh, IRS, Deputy Commissioner – ACC Shed; and Mr. Anuj Kumar Pandey, IRS, Additional Deputy Commissioner – Airport. Representing the GJEPC were Mr. Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman – North, and Mr. Anil Sankhwal, Convener, Studded Jewellery Panel.
The meeting primarily addressed ways to optimise the draft SOPs for hand-carried jewellery exports through the Precious Cargo Warehouse (PCW) operated by Celebi at Delhi Airport. GJEPC representatives proposed practical solutions to remove procedural bottlenecks and speed up customs clearance. Among their key requests was the establishment of a dedicated detention room for appraised parcels within the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) cargo shed to reduce delays and improve exporter convenience.
Customs officials, led by Mr. Rastogi, responded positively to the recommendations and assured the delegation of due consideration. They also advised GJEPC to initiate discussions with CWC for space allocation to implement the suggested changes effectively.
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Rubies Take The Centre Stage This July 2026 At Jewels By Queenie
Ruby is the gemstone of intensity and glamour. Rubies carry a sense of magnetism that is impossible to overlook. As a birthstone of July, Ruby’s deep crimson hue is associated with royalty, desire and confidence making it one of the most precious and emotionally charged gemstones.
Designed with the label’s signature maximalist aesthetic, the pieces bring together vivid rubies and diamonds creating jewellery that feels glamorous, collectible and impossible to ignore.




Jewels by Queenie places the gemstone at the centre of attention AS THE JULY BIRTHSTONE IS RUBY. Instead of delicate interpretations, the designer amplifies the intensity of the gemstone through oversized cuts, adding character to the piece yet keeping it refined. Oversized stones and layered settings allow the ruby to dominate each design with confidence whether its cocktail rings, sculptural earrings or statement necklaces that are rich and expressive. JBQ pieces move between old world glamour boldness resulting in pieces suited for couture dressing, weddings or red carpets.




The ruby cocktail ring from Jewels by Queenie stands out particularly, it is surrounded by diamonds that creates a perfect match of bold color and timeless elegance. The earrings meanwhile balance movement, structure and colour creating pieces that feel striking.
From private showcases in London and New York to presentations across Dubai, Hong Kong and Los Angeles, Jewels by Queenie has steadily built a global presence through its bold gemstone-led creations. The label has also recently showcased at luxury venues and private members spaces including Apollo’s Muse, Bacchanalia in London.

Rubies is one of the most desired gemstones amongst collectors and jewellery lovers because of the emotions it carries. There is an undeniable strength and sensuality to the stone making it rare and timeless across generations.
Queenie Singh, Entrepreneur – Jewels by Queenie and Beauty by Bie, transformation led advisor and former Miss India, shared:

“When I design with rubies, I never want the stone to feel quiet or understated, I want it to feel powerful, glamorous and full of presence. Rubies have a natural drama to them. They don’t whisper, they command attention. We love designing with rubies because the stone instantly transforms a jewel into something powerful, glamorous and full of character.”
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