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Grand unveiling of GJIIF 2025 in Chennai
Formal inauguration by Pramod Agarwal Derewala
Gem & Jewellery India International Fair (GJIIF) 2025 was unveiled at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. The show was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri. Pramod Agarwal ‘Derewala’, Chairman- Derewala Industries and Chairman- National Gems & Jewellery Council of India in the presence of Jayantilal Challani, President, The Jewellers And Diamond Traders Association – Madras.
Present at the inauguration were distinguished guests: Sabarinath, President, Tamil Nadu Jewellers Federation, Santha Kumar, Secretary, MJDTA, Yogesh, Treasurer MJDTA, Ravindran, Secretary, TNJF, Manoharan, Treasurer, TNJF, Shantilal, State Chief, Andhra Association, Chetan Kumar Mehta, President, Jewellers Association, Bengaluru, Surendran, AKGSMA.
Distinguished overseas Visitor Partners from Malaysia present were Datuk Abdul Rasull Bin Abdul Razak, President, Malaysia Indian Goldsmith and Jewellers Association, Dato Wira Louis Ng, President, Malaysia Gold Association. Also present was Wan Ahmad Tarmizi, Trade Consul, Malaysian Consulate -Trade Section. Representing United Exhibitions were VK Manoj, Project Director, United Exhibitions, Mohandas, CEO, United Exhibitions

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Meroh Unveils Belong Collection:Where Sculptural Design Meets Nature’s Organic Rhythms
With Belong, Meroh  Moves Beyond The Literal Forms Of Nature And Capture Its Deeper, Emotional Rhythm
The Belong Collection from Meroh explores the natural elegance of leaves through sculptural jewellery. The collection is rooted in a profound poetic truth: in nature, everything has a place where it inherently connects. A leaf belongs to the stem, the stem to the branch, and the branch to the earth. By capturing these organic rhythms, the collection mirrors our own human desire to find where we ground ourselves, connect, and ultimately belong.



While architectural structure has always defined Meroh’s signature design DNA, this collection marks a profound evolution by introducing organic inspiration. We have not replicated flora literally; instead, we have captured its feeling, studying how we anchor ourselves and allowing those foundational bonds to come alive in fine jewellery.
The designs distill nature’s living rhythm into abstract, sculptural forms that interact dynamically with the body. Rings unfold across the finger in descending, spiralling paths, while necklaces suspend sculpted forms elegantly along the neckline. Moving with the wearer, cascading earrings fall in layered tiers, and fluid bangles wrap effortlessly around the wrist. Every piece carries an intentional sense of motion and three-dimensional depth, artfully engineered to sit with lightweight comfort against the skin.
The emotional duality of the collection comes to life through two distinct, high-contrast colourways, both meticulously crafted in rich 18k yellow gold. Deep, vivid Zambian emeralds are paired with the crisp brilliance of diamonds. Against the warm gold, they evoke a vibrant, fresh vitality, a feeling of growth and luminous energy. Rich Mozambique rubies blend with diamonds to offer an intense visual contrast, radiating a striking presence that feels passionate and deeply emotional.
Craftsmanship defines the form, but emotion guides the light. Diamonds meticulously set in mixed pavé trace the precise contours of the designs, capturing light from every angle without overwhelming the gold. High-polish surfaces give each piece a mirror-like clarity, allowing the vibrant gemstones to take centre stage.
The collection celebrates nature’s quiet geometry and our own personal journeys. By translating abstract patterns of connection into fine jewellery, Meroh preserves the beauty of transformation in wearable poetry designed to be kept for a lifetime.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the collection, Vinnie Ghatiwala shares:

“With Belong, we wanted to move beyond the literal forms of nature and capture its deeper, emotional rhythm. In nature, a leaf’s entire existence is defined by its connection to the root. This collection is a tribute to that bond. It is about finding the foundations that ground us, anchor us, and ultimately give us the strength to grow.”
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