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IIJS Premiere 2023:world’s second largest GJ show
Nearly 45,000 visitors expected, 1,850+ exhibitors,
The world’s second largest gem & jewellery fair, IIJS Premiere 2023 will be held concurrently at JIO World Convention Centre (JWCC) Bandra Kurla Complex from 3rd to 7th August 2023 (Thursday-Monday); and at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Goregaon East from 4th to 8th August 2023 (Friday-Tuesday) in Mumbai.
IIJS Premiere 2023 will witness the GJ industry’s biggest gathering of domestic and international buyers, and serve as the primary platform for Indian jewellery manufacturers to network with retailers, enabling both segments to gain insight into product design and demand trends.
As of 31 July, 42,000 visitors including international visitors (including global buyers) from 80+ countries and 800+ cities of India visiting the 39th edition of IIJS Premiere.
IIJS Premiere 2023 will have 1,850+ exhibitors, 3,250+ stalls spread over 70,000+ sq. mtrs of exhibition area.
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Divine Solitaires Reinforces The Value Of Diamonds Amid Rising Gold Prices and Evolving Consumer Sentiment
Divine Solitaires Shares Its Perspective On Why Natural Diamonds Remain A Timeless and Relevant Choice For Modern Buyers.
Amid recent debates about rising gold prices and changing consumer purchasing habits, Divine Solitaires has provided a timely brand viewpoint pushing customers to reconsider how they approach milestone and aspirational purchases. Drawing on the greater economic conversation about reduced gold dependency and smarter purchasing choices, the brand has proposed a simple but relevant idea: halting gold purchases does not have to imply pausing personal celebrations or dreams.

Built around the message, “A Golden Pause. A Diamond Moment.”, the brand’s latest communication reflects the current market reality, where consumers are becoming more mindful of gold purchases amid unprecedented bullion price hikes and evolving government measures impacting the gold sector. Divine Solitaires believes this moment presents an opportunity for buyers to shift their focus toward natural diamonds, which continue to hold emotional, symbolic, and long-term value for milestone moments.
The idea also stems from a broader industry and economic perspective. While more than 90% of the gold consumed in India is imported, India’s natural diamond ecosystem remains deeply connected to the country’s economy, with Indian artisans cutting and polishing over 90% of the world’s diamonds, most of which are exported globally. Divine Solitaires highlights how choosing natural diamonds not only celebrates emotional and milestone moments, but also supports Indian craftsmanship, employment, foreign exchange generation, and the country’s global leadership in the diamond industry.

Additionally, the brand positions solitaire diamond coins as meaningful modern purchases that can serve as a thoughtful alternative to traditional gold coins. While gold coins often offer limited value addition to the Indian economy due to high import dependency, natural diamonds contribute significantly to India’s craftsmanship, exports, employment, and global industry leadership combining emotional value with lasting economic impact.
Commenting on this perspective, Jignesh Mehta, Founder and MD, Divine Solitaires, said:

“Jewellery has always been deeply emotional, whether it marks love, achievement, commitment, or self-reward. At Divine Solitaires, we looked at the current gold price scenario and felt there was a larger, more relevant consumer conversation to participate in. If buyers are consciously holding back on gold due to current market conditions, it doesn’t mean their celebrations or aspirations should be put on hold.”
He further added,”Natural diamonds offer timeless emotional value and remain deeply aspirational. At the same time, they are part of an industry where India has built extraordinary global leadership through its craftsmanship and processing expertise. This is our way of encouraging consumers to think differently, thoughtfully, and meaningfully in the current environment.”
With this, Divine Solitaires maintains its position as a brand that goes beyond product-driven conversations, engaging with real customer sentiment and bigger societal developments while underlining natural diamonds’ enduring value.
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