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GJIIF 2024 Indian Jewellery Retailers’ Preferred Choice for South Indian Jewellery Sourcing
∙Trade Visitors hailed from more than 17 states and 312 cities
Orders beyond expectation made the exhibitors both happy and occupied for the next
∙couple of months
∙Increasing visitors’ geographical footprint to signify the prominence of South Indian designs in rest of India
The Gem and Jewellery India International Fair (GJIIF), India’s largest B2B exhibition for South Indian Jewellery, concluded with high spirits of positivity with aisles filled with anxious buyers to get their hands on the latest jewellery collections from the finest manufacturers and wholesalers from across India. It was held at the famous Chennai Trade Centre from 23rd to 25th February 2024. This world-class jewellery platform was organised by The Jewellers & Diamonds Traders Association – Madras in association with Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation and managed by India’s leading exhibition management company United Exhibitions. GJIIF is one of the most sought-after gems and jewellery show with display of jewellery specific to south Indian markets and this edition one of the largest till date with participants from across India showcasing their finest jewellery collections to the best of the jewellery buyers interested in sourcing South Indian Jewellery.
The Akshaya Tritiya edition of GJIIF 2024 concluded gracefully with great footfall and hosted over 11000+ trade visitors. The show was spread across an area of 200,000+ square feet and 854 booths of B2B display. The perfect timing of the show, prior to the wedding season, witnessed a Positive response from both the visitors and exhibitors. There has been an extremely overwhelming response from the buyers who were impressed by the wide variety of latest gold, diamond and silver jewellery collections at the show. The breathtaking and sparkling jewellery collection managed to enthrall the visitors who had come from different parts of the country to be a part of this beautiful show.
GJIIF is growing faster while holding its niche for South Indian Jewellery Markets with an year on year growth equating itself to few prominent jewellery shows of India by holding bigger and better shows every year. It is a great platform for the Indian jewellery market – right from the manufacturers, wholesalers who are dealing in jewellery suited for South markets and has gained prominence from the retailers to source the widest range of South Indian Jewellery Designs under one roof.
The latest and trendy jewellery designs caught the attention of the buyers who came with the mindset to purchase for the forthcoming season. They expressed their great happiness in finding a good range of jewellery to stock up just before the impending festive season.
“It was a delight to see such a wide range of jewellery collections specific to South Indian markets were displayed under one roof making our selection process very easy and efficient. We got to meet a lot of new vendors with very good craftsmanship and quotations which made us impulsive to place orders. We are looking forward to great returns with the stocks from this show.” Said Dharmendra Reddy, Director, Navratna Gold, Mangalore
Those who came to seek knowledge were also extremely happy with the quality knowledge-based sessions held during the three days of GJIIF ranging from retail masterclasses by industry gurus to various government initiatives to support our trade and artisans.
Day 1 concluded with a rocking live concert featuring Padmashri. Drums Sivamani, Internationally Renowned Percussionist, Shri. Abhijit Nair, Renowned Violinist & composer and Shri George Varghese, Famous Musician and the halls were with thrilled crowd grooving to the tunes from the most famous trio.
I am glad to tell everyone that GJIIF is no more a domestic show but with count of International visitors making this show as their choice of sourcing South Indian jewellery, GJIIF is an international destination for South Indian jewellery. Visitors from more than 9 countries have visited GJIIF 2024. We are also planning for promoting the show in various neighboring countries who have good number of south Indian diaspora settled within. Thanks for the industry’s trust in us and we reassure that we keep increasing the standard of the show with more added profiles of jewellery and exhibitors from across the globe”said Jayantilal Challani, President MJDTA & Convener, GJIIF
The three-day show brought together the entire industry and concluded with an appreciative valedictory function recognizing the contributions of the various committee members & felicitating the heroes who were unsung and worked from behind the screens to bring this event to such a humongous success. It is through their hard work and effort that a show of this big a magnitude taking place edition after edition. As always, the wide plethora of traditional gourmet food was a highlight and buzz of the market across the nation at this festive edition as well and the show managed to win the hearts of everyone with its excellent spread of variety at the food counter.
“The timing of the show is perfect and every retailer has made use of this platform to meet the wedding demand. I have been going around and everyone is so happy and satisfied. A lot of effort has been put in to bring this show to this level. We have tried to provide all possible comfort to the visitors as well as the exhibitors. I am sure it is going to be a global destination for South Indian Jewellery. It feels amazing. I am so thankful to everyone.” said VK Manoj, Project Director, United Exhibitions – The Show managers for GJIIF.
GJIIF 2024 FESTIVE EDITION is scheduled to be held from 20-22 September 2024 at Chennai Trade Centre. Chennai
Botswana President Duma Boko has called for a significant policy change in the country’s diamond industry, urging that all diamonds mined in Botswana be cut and polished locally before export. This move is intended to maximize the economic benefits of the nation’s mineral wealth and stimulate job creation.
Policy Shift: President Boko stated that no mineral will leave this country without being processed, emphasizing that diamonds and copper concentrate must undergo local value addition before export.
Current Practice: Currently, most of Botswana’s rough diamonds are sent to India and other manufacturing centers for cutting and polishing. Efforts to establish local factories have faced challenges due to high operational costs.
Government Initiative: The president made these remarks in Setswana at a community meeting in Ramotswa, highlighting the government’s commitment to a robust beneficiation program aimed at transforming the national economy The announcement was reported by The Projects Magazine and shared on its Facebook page, reaching a wide audience.
Polishing all Botswana diamonds locally, as recently urged by Botswana’s president, could have significant implications for India’s diamond polishing industry, though the immediate impact may be limited and gradual. If Botswana mandates that all rough diamonds be cut and polished locally before export, India’s diamond manufacturers would receive less Botswana-origin rough, potentially reducing their raw material supply
Botswana is one of the world’s leading diamond producers. Historically, the country has exported rough diamonds for processing abroad, missing out on added value and employment opportunities at home. The government and De Beers have previously attempted to attract investment in local manufacturing, but progress has been slow.
President Duma Boko’s call for all Botswana diamonds to be cut and polished locally marks a bold step toward economic transformation. If implemented successfully, this policy could reshape the country’s diamond industry and set a precedent for other resource-rich nations.
Zen Diamond, the internationally acclaimed fine jewellery brand, introduces The Soirée Collection — a bold and elegant line of contemporary gold jewellery that blends modern design with the finesse of Italian craftsmanship. Each piece in the collection is thoughtfully designed to elevate evening wear, offering a seamless balance of sophistication and standout style.
Crafted in polished gold and accentuated with exquisite detailing, The Soirée Collection brings together sculptural forms, refined silhouettes, and signature touches that celebrate quiet luxury. From intimate dinners to formal galas, the pieces are designed to make a lasting impression.
A standout piece is the coiled gold bracelet, gracefully encircling the wrist with fluid form and diamond-accented ends, shaped in marquise and round motifs. Inside, Zen’s hidden signature diamond adds a discreet mark of excellence.
The wind chime-inspired necklace features a cascade of layered gold bars anchored by a diamond-set central bar and a sapphire clasp, marrying movement and colour in harmonious rhythm.
Another highlight, a sculptural necklace with a twin-arc design, is crafted in warm gold and finished with a diamond-studded bar at the center, embodying strength and elegance.
Sculptural rings in the collection embrace open-ended forms — one featuring a diamond-set square and arrow motif for a bold contrast, while another showcases closely set pavé diamonds at either end, creating a radiant and modern silhouette.
Completing the collection are refined earrings shaped in an elongated marquise form, enhanced by a rhythmic pattern of alternating diamonds along the inner curve. An iris-inspired stud adds a poetic finish, reflecting Zen Diamond’s commitment to detail and artistry.
With The Soirée Collection, Zen Diamond redefines contemporary glamour — infusing timeless gold with modern edge and impeccable craftsmanship.
The Saaz Vita exhibition held at Vita, Sangli, was inaugurated by Fatehchand Ranka, President of the Pune Sarafa Association and the Maharashtra Rajya Saraf Federation with great enthusiasm and received a tremendous response from exhibitors and visitors. Organized by KNC Services it was held on 29 and 30 May 2025 .
Also present at the inauguration was Nayab Subedar Mahesh of the Indian Army , a true hero of our nation. KNC proudly welcomed and felicitated him for his exceptional service and contribution to the country. Along with Satish Salunkhe, convener of National Gold & Silver Refinery Association, present at the opening were Uday Shinde, President of Hallmarking Centre and Kranti Nagvekar, Founder of KNC Services.
The exhibition drew significant interest and is proving to be a dynamic platform for industry engagement, cultural celebration, and community pride.
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