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The 2nd SEZ Gem and Jewellery Conclave

Conclave provided valuable insights in technology, branding, exports, SEZ policy

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The Second SEZ Gem and Jewellery Conclave held at Bharatratnam Mega CFC in SEEPZ, Mumbai, brought together influential stakeholders from across the gem and jewellery sector to deliberate on industry growth, innovation, and policy advancements.The conclave provided valuable insights into the latest industry trends in technology, branding, exports.

The conclave was inaugurated by Dr P Anbalagan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries  Department, Government of Maharashtra. Present at the inauguration were Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, Saunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Suvankar Sen, MD, Senco Gold & Diamonds, Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC, Colin Shah, Head of the Working Group, Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC and Adil Kotwal, Director – SEEPZ GJ Manufacturers Association.

Dr. P Anbalagan in his inaugural address said “The Union and state governments aim to grow India’s economy from USD 3 trillion to USD 30 trillion, requiring double-digit growth across sectors, with Maharashtra as a key driver. As the state with the highest FDI, Maharashtra targets a USD 1 trillion economy in 4-5 years, needing 13-14% annual growth. We are looking at the GJ sector as generator of employment and employment.The employment intensive GJ sector will be cornerstone of Maharashtra becoming a $1 trillion economy.The GJ sector in Maharashtra is contributing 47 per cent of India’s GJ exports.”

Track 1 – Technology included: Platinum Group Metal Recycling , Dr Debashish Bhattacharya, Technical Director of Covalence, India, Casting, Stamping and Tubing in Platinum, Dr.  Peter Hofmann, Chairman of INDUTHERM, Germany and Rakesh Jangid, Technical Director, Lagor India, 3D Printing of Precious Metal for Commercial Use-Dr Andrea Friso, R&D Head, Legor Italy ,Technology in Diamond Testing, Jayant Kulkarni , Partner ,SGL, Challenges in Identification of Lab Grown Diamonds by Deepa Srinivasa, Chief Gemmologist – Research & Development – GSI, India

Track 2 – Branding included: Redefining Businesses by Sachin Jain, Educator, LÉCOLE School of Jewellery Arts , Dubai, Revitalizing Diamond Desire by Amit Pratihari, Managing Director, De Beers.

Track 3 – Investments included: Booster to G&J Manufacturing by  Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC ,Draft Report of Common SoP for SEZs  by Nishant, Partner, ELP.

With key decision-makers in attendance, the conclave promises to be an influential platform for shaping the future of the sector.

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Verlas Explores What A Dream Ring Cut Really Reveals About Her

Verlas Celebrates Individuality Through Diamond Cuts That Mirror Personality, Emotion, and The Unique Way Every Woman Defines Forever.

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There is something deeply personal about the way a woman chooses her diamond. It is a choice that transcends the mere selection of metal or setting; it is an intimate dialogue with the cut. That singular geometry, which catches light in its own particular way, says something quietly true about the person who wears it. With this collection, Verlas turns its gaze toward one of jewelry’s most profound questions: what does her dream ring reveal about her? The answer, it turns out, is everything.

Each diamond cut within the Verlas repertoire carries its own visual language and emotional frequency.

Curved Shank Pear-Cut Ring, soft and sculptural, belongs to the woman who leads with feeling, choosing what moves her over what is expected.

Octad Marquise Alternate Pavé Ring, elongated and confident, acts as the signature of a woman who possesses the quiet authority to own any room she enters.

 Round Iconic Cathedral Ring, luminous and enduring, it is a reflection of her loyalty that runs deep and her love for things that never go out of style.

Emerald-Cut Hidden Halo Ring, architectural, and still, speaks to a woman with a sophisticated grace that requires no announcement.

Octad Oval-Cut Channel Ring fluid and unconventional, it reflects a woman whose creativity finds beauty where others may not think to look.

These designs are not simply shapes; they are evocative expressions of the way a woman loves, carries herself, and imagines forever.

Crafted in certified lab-grown diamonds and set in BIS Hallmarked 14K and 9K gold, each Verlas ring is engineered to feel as personal as its wearer. Available in a curated palette of yellow, rose, and white gold, the collection invites a woman to find more than just a jewelry design; she is invited to find a reflection that fits not only her finger, but her sense of self.

At the heart of this launch lies the Verlas belief that fine jewelry is never truly about the diamond alone. It is about the emotion the diamond evokes, the signals it sends to the world, and the stories it quietly holds through daily wear. By exploring the unique personality of each cut, Verlas offers a rare moment of recognition: an invitation for every woman to see herself within the design before she ever tries it on.

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