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GSI collaborates with GJEPC, launches exclusive lab at Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC building, Mumbai
The Indian gem and jewellery industry is raring to reach a market cap of US $100 billion by 2025. Organising the industry across all hierarchies to attain this objective, every stakeholder is rooting for mandatory certification of not only gemstones but also jewellery. Adding merit to this development, Gemological Science International (GSI) has collaborated with Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC to set up the sole lab facility for comprehensive jewellery and gemstone certification.
To celebrate this visionary partnership, Bharat Ratnam and GSI jointly organised a soft launch at IIJS Signature 2025. The launch took place at JIO World Convention Centre (JWCC) – Level 3 Pavilion – Launch Pad on the 4th of January, 2025 from 1-1:30 pm. Dignitaries present at the event included Colin Shah – Working Group Member of Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC; Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI India; and Ravi Menon, CEO, Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC. The dignitaries demonstrated the purpose of this association and its longstanding benefits to the jewellers and manufacturers operating at Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC.
Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC bridges gaps in India’s jewellery industry by providing cutting-edge Technology, Techniques, and Training. Serving MSMEs, students, brands, and designers, it offers global-standard resources to enhance competitiveness. Located in Seepz, Mumbai, home to the largest jewellery manufacturing cluster, it empowers small units with access to modern technology, R&D, and skilled manpower, ensuring industry growth and global readiness. GSI’s latest state-of-the-art facility will span across a 2000 sq ft space, equipped with the latest technology and equipment for the MSMEs. The facility is located near entry gate no.1 at SEEPZ, Mumbai, with unique access gates to both jewellery manufacturers inside of SEEPZ as well as manufacturers and traders outside of SEEPZ.
Sharing his thoughts on this collaboration, Ramit Kapur, MD, GSI India commented, “Ever since Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC was launched, new manufacturers and players in gems and jewellery have got a mammoth opportunity to train their workforces and get themselves export-ready. Thanks to GJEPC’s foresight, GSI is honoured to be the only certification lab for Mega-CFC. We hope that with our facilities and service, this association helps each and every stakeholder of Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC reach their business potential faster than planned.”
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ANTISTATUS Redefines Statement Jewellery Through Individuality And Self-Expression
Built On Individuality, Rebellion and Self-Expression, ANTISTATUS Is Creating Its Mark In Statement Silver Jewellery and Lifestyle Space
ANTISTATUS is a statement jewellery and lifestyle platform built for individuals who refuse to be defined by convention. Driven by the philosophy “Defy the Norm,” the brand brings together bold design, dark aesthetics, gothic influences and an unapologetic character to create pieces that go beyond jewellery to become expressions of personal identity.
Drawing inspiration from biker culture, gothic aesthetics, music and contemporary street culture, ANTISTATUS features statement rings, pendants, necklaces, belt buckles, bracelets and distinctive silver jewellery. Each piece is handcrafted to carry character and meaning, encouraging people to develop their own visual language rather than follow prescribed trends.
Founded by Pallavi Singh and Manav Sethi, ANTISTATUS reflects a changing relationship between consumers and jewellery. As self-expression increasingly shapes purchasing choices, jewellery is evolving beyond traditional occasions and conventional markers of value. Consumers are building personal collections, layering pieces and experimenting with styles that reflect their individuality, wearing and styling them differently across occasions, times and settings.
Pallavi Singh, Co-founder, ANTISTATUS said:
“In today’s time, people are looking for more than just products; they are looking for brands that reflect who they are and what they stand for. Authenticity has always been central to how I build business, communities and culture. With ANTISTATUS, we want to create a premium brand experience that goes beyond what you wear to what you stand for a shared point of view rooted in individuality, self-expression and the confidence to be unapologetically yourself. At its heart, ANTISTATUS is about building a community that believes your identity is yours to define, not something society assigns to you.”
Manav Sethi, Co-founder, ANTISTATUS, adds:
“The jewellery industry is going through a structural shift. What people buy, why they buy it and how they evaluate value are all changing. Size and carat are increasingly being replaced by what a piece means to the wearer. Value has shifted towards meaning, design and craftsmanship, and enduring brands will be built around these elements. A select few brands will create the occasion rather than wait for one. Where owning one expensive set and wearing it over the years was once the norm, today’s consumers are looking for several pieces that can be layered, mixed and changed. These pieces become your story, your life.”
Originating in India, ANTISTATUS aspires to build a globally relevant statement jewellery and lifestyle brand, anchored in design, culture and community.
At its core, ANTISTATUS stands for a simple belief: your status is not assigned by society. It is defined by you.
ANTISTATUS Redefines Statement Jewellery Through Individuality And Self-Expression
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