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GJIIF 2024 Indian Jewellery Retailers’ Preferred Choice for South Indian Jewellery Sourcing
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. 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.
It was held at the famous Chennai Trade Centre from 23rd to 25th February 2024. This world-class jewellery platform was organized 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 growing faster while holding its niche for South Indian Jewellery Markets with a 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
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 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.
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 scenes
The next edition of GJIIF in 2024 will be held from 20-22 September 2024 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
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Devotion, Heritage & Diversification: The defining trends of SSI Delhi’s 3rd Edition
From sacred artistry to lifestyle-driven expansion, how top exhibitors bridged timeless tradition with modern market demand.
Spirituality as a design anchor
Devotional and spiritual artistry emerged as the single strongest thread of the show. Ricchezza’s Idols Collection, SILORA’s Shrinathji timepiece, Purple Jewels’ Balaji idols and Shiva Lingam, and Anmol Jewellers’ extensive range of silver and gold idols (Vishwarupa, Panchmukhi Hanuman, Ram Parivaar, and more) together show that sacred and devotional pieces are no longer a niche category but a mainstream, premium-positioned offering across exhibitors.
Antique, oxidized and heritage finishes
SILORA’s glorious Antique Finish Collection and Oxidized Silver Jewellery reflect a broader pull toward deep patina, folk-tribal textures, and traditional Indian artistry — a counterpoint to high-polish contemporary pieces and a signal that heritage aesthetics remain commercially strong.
Rose gold’s continued momentum
Rose gold surfaced across multiple product types — not just jewellery but also timepieces — as seen in SILORA’s Luxe Rose Gold Finish Jewellery and rose-gold-finished watches, reinforcing its position as a staple modern finish rather than a passing trend.
Category expansion beyond traditional jewellery
Exhibitors are widening their range beyond rings, chains, and bangles. Ricchezza’s Anamitra line targets infants, while SILORA’s Exclusive Timepieces extend a jewellery brand into horology — both pointing to lifestyle-driven diversification as a growth strategy.
Gender-Specific Design Lines
Distinct masculine and feminine lines were a notable feature, exemplified by Ricchezza’s Cuban Collection (bold, masculine) alongside Tixty (chic, feminine) — indicating that targeted, gender-specific collections continue to be a deliberate merchandising strategy rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Mastery in Silver Artefacts and Idols
Both Purple Jewels and Anmol Jewellers demonstrated the depth of skill in silver idol-making, from the Saptashwa Vase’s mythological detailing to the technical complexity of Vishwarupa and Panchmukhi Hanuman forms, underscoring silver artefacts as a distinct and thriving craft category alongside wearable jewellery.
Balancing tradition and modernity
Taken together, the exhibitors at the 3rd edition of SSI Delhi painted a picture of an industry balancing tradition and modernity — where antique finishes and devotional artistry sit comfortably alongside rose gold sophistication, gender-targeted lines, and category extensions such as infant jewellery and timepieces. This blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary lifestyle relevance appears to be the defining character of the show.
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