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IGJS Jaipur 2025 bolsters global connections amidst mounting trade challenges
Against a backdrop of mounting trade challenges, India’s gem and jewellery exporters gathered in Jaipur for the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) 2025, an exclusive export-focused event organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Held from April 3 to 5, the show drew 50 of India’s leading exporters and more than 180 international buyers from 28 countries, reinforcing Jaipur’s status as a pivotal hub in the global jewellery trade.
The show, hosted at the Novotel Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, spotlighted the city’s long-standing reputation for integrated craftsmanship — where stone-cutting and jewellery manufacturing coexist within the same business ecosystem. For many international buyers, this “one-stop-shop” model remains a key draw.
Still, the atmosphere wasn’t without tension. The recent imposition of U.S. tariffs — ranging between 26% and 27% on Indian jewellery exports — loomed large over business discussions. Exporters expressed concern over the long-term implications for price-sensitive markets like the United States, which has traditionally been a top destination for Indian jewellery.
“Tariffs were the biggest talking point on the floor,” said one Jaipur-based exporter. “We’re now discussing cost-sharing models with our U.S. partners, looking to absorb the blow across the supply chain — from exporters to retailers to end consumers.”
Repeat buyers remained a bright spot, with several exhibitors reporting continued interest and steady orders from long-standing clients. But many acknowledged a pressing need to attract larger retail chain buyers, particularly as global trade routes shift.
In response to the evolving trade landscape, exporters are eyeing alternative markets such as Dubai and Saudi Arabia, regions with strong demand and more favorable trade terms. Industry stakeholders also pointed to the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) as a promising channel for diversifying export destinations.
Despite challenges, the sentiment remained broadly optimistic. The GJEPC announced plans to significantly scale the show in 2026, targeting over 500 global buyers and more than 150 exhibitors, a move intended to elevate the show’s global standing and deepen its influence in the international marketplace.
At its core, IGJS Jaipur 2025 underscored themes of resilience, adaptability, and strategic collaboration — with industry players focused on navigating shifting trade dynamics while continuing to showcase the strength of Indian craftsmanship.
Something has shifted in the way couples are approaching the wedding ring. The solitaire still has its place, but it is no longer the only answer. In 2026, the conversation has moved toward rings that are considered personal and built to be lived in, not just worn on the day.
Sculptural bands, east-west settings, mixed shapes, and deliberate stacks are replacing the default. Crafted in certified lab-grown diamonds and 14K/9K fine gold (available in yellow, white, and rose gold), these designs blend timeless craftsmanship with modern expression. From symbolic Toi-et-Moi rings to bold bands and contemporary east-west solitaires, here are the engagement ring styles defining modern love.
1. Verlas Gold Pear Round Toi-et-Moi Signature Ring
The Pear Round Toi-et-Moi Signature Ringbeautifully symbolises a deep and enduring connection, featuring a pear-shaped and a round lab-grown diamond set side by side on a diamond-studded band. The pear diamond reflects grace and tenderness, while the round diamond represents eternity and lasting commitment. French for “You and Me,” the Toi-et-Moi design represents two individuals coming together as one, making it one of the most romantic engagement ring styles.
2. Verlas Gold Heart Solitaire Ring
The Heart Solitaire Classic Ring celebrates love with a stunning heart-cut lab-grown diamond set on a sleek 14K/9K gold band. Designed to highlight the diamond’s brilliance and romantic silhouette, its timeless solitaire setting offers effortless elegance, making it a beautiful choice for engagements, special occasions, or everyday wear.
3. Verlas Gold Zenyth Pyramid Luxe Sleek Diamond Band
The Zenyth Pyramid Luxe Sleek Diamond Band by Verlas blends contemporary design with bold sophistication. Featuring a sleek row of geometric pyramid motifs accented with sparkling lab-grown diamonds, the band offers a distinctive, architectural look. Its sculptural silhouette makes it a striking everyday piece that celebrates individuality and confident self-expression. Designed to transcend traditional style boundaries, this gender-inclusive band is crafted for anyone who appreciates bold, modern fine jewellery.
4. Verlas Gold Oval East-West Bezel Ring
The Oval East-West Bezel Ring showcases a horizontally set oval lab-grown diamond encased in a sleek full bezel setting, offering both protection and modern sophistication. Cathedral-style shoulders gracefully rise to support the centre diamond, creating a refined architectural silhouette that balances elegance with contemporary design.
5. Verlas Gold La Fleur 8 Round-Cut 6.10mm Square Band
The La Fleur 8 Round-Cut Square Band reimagines everyday luxury with Verlas’ signature floral-inspired motif. Crafted in solid gold and accented with round-cut lab-grown diamonds, this versatile, gender-neutral design offers a bold yet elegant aesthetic. Whether worn as a striking standalone piece or stacked for added impact, the design is also available as matching couple bands for couples seeking a contemporary take on commitment.
6. Verlas Gold Round-Cut Signet Ring
The Round-Cut Signet Ring reimagines a classic silhouette with a contemporary edge, featuring a bezel-set round lab-grown diamond at its centre. Crafted in 14K/9K fine gold with softly rounded edges, its bold yet refined design appeals to both men and women, making it a versatile expression of modern style. Perfect as a contemporary wedding band or matching couple’s ring, its gender-inclusive design makes it an enduring symbol of commitment for couples seeking something distinctive yet timeless.
7. Verlas Gold Twisted Cushion Bezel Solitaire Ring
The Twisted Cushion Bezel Solitaire Ring brings a contemporary twist to a classic engagement style, featuring a bezel-set cushion-cut lab-grown diamond on an elegant band woven with intertwining strands of white and rose gold or white and yellow gold. Crafted in 14K/9K fine gold, its distinctive two-tone design offers a fresh interpretation of timeless romance while adding depth and character to the solitaire silhouette. A meaningful choice for weddings, the intertwined band symbolises two lives coming together, making it a beautiful representation of unity, partnership, and lifelong commitment.
8. Verlas Gold Marquise-Cut Trinity Vows Ring
The Marquise-Cut Trinity Vows Ring is a contemporary expression of enduring love, featuring a luminous marquise-cut lab-grown diamond flanked by two smaller marquise side stones in a secure prong setting. Representing the past, present, and future, the Trinity design honours a couple’s shared journey, making it a meaningful choice for engagements and weddings that celebrate lasting commitment.
9. Verlas Gold Curved Shank Pear-Cut Ring
The Curved Shank Pear-Cut Ring offers a contemporary take on the classic solitaire, featuring a pear-cut lab-grown diamond set on an elegant, curved wrap-around shank. An ideal choice for contemporary weddings, the graceful curved shank symbolises two lives coming together, while its distinctive design offers couples a fresh alternative to the traditional engagement ring.
10. Verlas Gold Emerald-Cut Eternity Band
The Emerald Cut Eternity Band is an endless row of emerald-cut lab-grown diamonds set in 14K/9K fine gold that is a lasting symbol of love, commitment, and the moments that shape your story. Whether chosen as a wedding band or worn as part of a luxe statement stack, its timeless design feels just as meaningful years from now as it does the day you first put it on.
11. Verlas Gold Alyssa Trio Marquise Bouquet Ring
The Alyssa Trio Marquise Bouquet Diamond Ring captures the beauty of flowers in full bloom. Three delicate lab-grown diamond florets with marquise-cut petals and sparkling round centers come together to create a design that’s graceful, feminine, and full of life. Crafted in 14k/9k gold and available in white, yellow, and rose gold, it’s an ideal choice to mark the big day or simply add a little joy to your everyday life.
12. Verlas Gold The Pavé Twist Solitaire Ring
Crafted in your choice of 14K or 9K fine gold, the Pavé Twist Solitaire Diamond Ring blends timeless design and meaningful detail. The softly twisted band symbolizes two paths coming together. At its heart sits a brilliant lab-grown solitaire diamond, while delicate pavé diamonds add a gentle shimmer along the way. Its elegant proportions, comfortable fit, and timeless detailing make it a versatile choice for engagements, weddings, or anyone looking for a solitaire ring with a distinctive twist.
The most enduring Jewelry has never been about trends. It has been about resonance, the quiet certainty that a piece was made for you and no one else. The wedding rings define this moment. Chosen with intention, designed for longevity, and worn without occasion, they are not simply symbols of a day. They are the jewelry of a lifetime.
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