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GJIIF2025, India’s largest B2B Exhibition of South Indian Jewellery, unveiled at Chennai
GJIIF 2025, India’s largest B2B exhibition dedicated to South Indian jewellery, opened at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. The inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of Jayantilal Challani, President, MJDTA, S.Santhakumar, Secretary, MJDTA;B. Sabarinath, President, TNJF; K Surendran, President AKGSMA, Ba Ramesh, Jt MD – Thangamayil Jewellery, N Anantha Padmanabhan, CMD of NAC Jewellers, Ashyanth Vishwanathan, Director – Sumangali Jewellers, K Vijay Kumar, State President-AP Bullion Gold Silver and Diamond Merchants Association,Muthu Venkatraman, President – Coimbatore Jewellery Mfrs Association,PV Jose, MD, Peejay Jewels; VK Manoj & Mohandas Kulasekaran from United Exhibitions; committee members of MJDTA, committee members of TNJF,dignitaries from GJ industry,and members of the jewellery fraternity from Tamil Nadu and across South India.
GJIIF 2025 – India’s Largest B2B Exhibition of South Indian Jewellery – is all set to dazzle the industry with its grand Festive Edition from 12th to 14th September 2025 at the Chennai Trade Centre. Positioned as the ultimate sourcing platform ahead of the festive and wedding season, the show will bring together leading manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers under one roof. With over 15,00,000 exquisite designs on display, spanning traditional, contemporary, bridal, and lightweight jewellery, the exhibition is a treasure trove for retailers preparing for the Diwali buying season. From intricately crafted temple jewellery to cutting-edge contemporary styles, GJIIF 2025 promises unmatched variety and quality, making it the most anticipated B2B event for the jewellery fraternity of South India.
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GIA Board Of Governors In India To Discuss Industry Priorities and Expand Grading Services Scope
GJEPC Proposed Building On The Traditional 4Cs Framework With Greater Emphasis On Rarity, Traceability, Provenance and Exclusivity To Help Consumers Better Understand The Characteristics and Story Of Natural Diamonds
The GIA Board of Governors delegation, led by Pritesh Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer of GIA met dignitaries and senior leadership of the Indian GJ leadership at an event titled INDIA IN BRILLIANCE . Amit Pratihari, MD-GIA India was present at the event.The highlight was a fireside chat with Ajoy Chawla, MD Titan Co Ltd , Pritesh Patel and Amit Pratihari.
Earlier GJEPC welcomed the GIA Board of Governors delegation, led by Pritesh Patel, to its Mumbai head office on 14 October 2026 for discussions on industry priorities, certification services and opportunities to strengthen India’s position in the global gem and jewellery trade.
GJEPC recommended setting up a GIA verification service within Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), with a defined timeline, to make diamond verification more accessible and help deter fraudulent cases and fake laser inscriptions.
GJEPC urged GIA to extend grading services in India to diamonds of all sizes, including stones above 3.99 carats, as well as fancy-colour diamonds. The Council highlighted the delays and logistical challenges involved in sending such stones overseas for grading.
GJEPC proposed building on the traditional 4Cs framework with greater emphasis on rarity, traceability, provenance and exclusivity to help consumers better understand the characteristics and story of natural diamonds.
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