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GJEPC Hosting First India-UK Buyer-Seller Meet in London this July
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced a significant event that underscores the growing economic ties between India and the United Kingdom—the inaugural India-UK Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet, scheduled for 8-9 July 2025, at the Arsenal Executive Box in London. This gathering, facilitated by the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marks a pivotal moment for the jewellery trade, bringing together Indian manufacturers and UK buyers to facilitate collaboration in a market poised for growth.
The United Kingdom is a powerhouse in the global jewellery sector, projected to generate US$5.23 billion in revenue in 2025. Ranking among the top 10 importers of gold, silverware, and jewellery, the UK imported over US$3.2 billion-worth of these goods in 2022. This event, focusing on fine jewellery, silver jewellery, and lab-grown diamonds, taps into a demand that continues to rise, driven by discerning consumers and a robust retail landscape. The timing of the meet in July is strategic, aligning with the UK trade show calendar. It provides buyers an opportunity to finalise designs ahead of the Christmas season, while Indian manufacturers benefit from a 4-6 week lead time to ensure quality production and customisation.
What sets this event apart is its curated approach. GJEPC has spent months identifying 20 Indian exhibitors and over 60 prominent UK buyers, including industry giants like H Samuel, Ernest Jones, Diamnet, Silverton, Dillion Jewellery, Beaverbrooks, and Warren James among several others.
These buyers, representing major chain stores, retailers, and brands from cities like London, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Manchester, will engage in one-on-one meetings with Indian counterparts. This format ensures meaningful interactions and builds lasting partnerships.
The India-UK FTA has opened new avenues for collaboration, and this Buyer-Seller Meet is a testament to its potential. By connecting Indian manufacturers with UK buyers, the event strengthens economic bonds.
For Indian exhibitors, it’s a chance to showcase craftsmanship in a market that values quality and innovation. For UK buyers, it offers access to diverse designs and sustainable options like lab-grown diamonds, which are increasingly popular.
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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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