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VAJRA INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC MEET (VAIRAM) 2025 organised by GJEPC, IIT Madras inaugurated in Chennai

The Vajra Industry Research and Academic Meet (Vairam) 2025, a joint effort by GJEPC and InCent LGD IIT Madras, was officially introduced at the IITM Research Park in Chennai.

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Madras at IITM Research Park, Chennai, was unveiled by Prof. V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Prof M S Ramachandra Rao, InCent-LGD, IIT Madras, Mr. Manish Jiwani, Co-Convener, LGD Committee, GJEPC and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC among other dignitaries and industry experts.

The workshop features several panel discussions. “Beyond Gems: Next-Generation Applications of OLab-Grown Diamonds” explores LGDs’ potential in various industries beyond jewellery. “Lab-Grown Diamond Growth and Treatment Recipes and Challenges” delves into the intricacies of CVD and HPHT methods. “Diamond Quality Checks and Certification” addresses the crucial need for standardised quality control for gems, jewellery, and seeds. “Lab Grown Diamond Machines and Processing Equipment” will highlight the importance of indigenous equipment manufacturing to bolster India’s self-reliance. The workshop has drawn 150 + participants from the industry.

Key Takeaways

Diamond Quality Checks & Certification:

  • Advanced treatments challenge LGD grading and certification accuracy.
  • Key challenges: ensuring grading accuracy, standardization, and detecting undisclosed synthetics.
  • Emphasis on advanced testing methods, tech-driven grading, and industry consistency.
  • Traceability of tested items is a major issue.
  • LGDs are both supplementary and complementary to the diamond industry.
  • Mimicking natural diamond growth patterns in LGDs remains a challenge.

LGD Growth & Treatment Recipes: Key Takeaways

  • Increasing nitrogen in HPHT accelerates growth, benefiting gem-quality diamonds but not other industrial uses.
  • Focus on optimizing growth parameters, impurity control, and enhancement for superior diamonds.
  • Challenges include consistency, reducing defects, scalability, and reliance on high-purity raw materials.
  • Future focus on refining processes, improving sustainability, and enhancing research-industry collaboration.

Diamond Quality Checks & Certification (Continued): Key Takeaways

Strengthening quality assurance frameworks is essential to ensure consumer trust globally.

Grading LGDs differs from natural diamonds, especially in color; secondary reference masters needed.

Labs must assess hue saturation and intensity, not just color for LGDs.

Clarity characteristics differ due to metallic inclusions in LGDs.

Color grading challenges arise in borderline clusters where AI struggles.

LGDs are cut for perfection, unlike natural diamonds, which are cut for weight retention.

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Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, Curates Exclusive Gold, Heirloom-Inspired and Temple Craftsmanship For House Of Masaba’s Bridal Showcase At India Couture Week

Handcrafted By Master Artisans, Delivers On Enduring Expressions Of Culture and Artistry Through Reimagining How Traditions Are Worn For The Contemporary Bride

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Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, unveiled an exclusive jewellery curation for House of Masaba’s bridal showcase at India Couture Week 2026. Marking House of Masaba’s first-ever bridal couture showcase, the collection celebrated a bride who is fearless, joyful and unapologetically herself, rooted in heritage yet free in expression. Complementing this vision, Indriya brought together a thoughtfully curated selection of jewellery that reflected both India’s rich craftsmanship traditions and contemporary design sensibilities. Backed by the trust of the Aditya Birla Group, the brand showcased how heritage-inspired creations, modern silhouettes and evolving design expressions can come together for today’s consumer. The runway was further elevated by an iconic line-up featuring supermodels Madhu Sapre, who returned to the India Couture Week runway after nearly a decade, alongside Carol Gracias, Sheetal Mallar and Sakshi Sindwani, each bringing the collection to life through their distinctive presence.

Themed around reimagining how traditions are worn, the exclusive curation featured some of Indriya’s most exquisite jewellery, inspired by the country’s diverse cultures and regional design languages. From classic yellow gold and heirloom-inspired antique jewellery to temple jewellery adorned with intricate nakshi work, Rajasthan’s iconic aads, delicate filigree craftsmanship, ceremonial maang tikas and vibrant coloured stones set in gold, the curation also reflected Indriya’s contemporary design language through versatile creations crafted for modern tastes and lifestyles. Styled with House of Masaba’s bridal creations, where heritage, colour and individuality take centre stage, the jewellery became a natural extension of the show’s narrative, celebrating Indian craftsmanship through a distinctly contemporary lens.

Speaking about the collaboration, Shantiswarup Panda, Head of Marketing at Indriya, said:

Shantiswarup Panda

“Fashion and jewellery have always shared a powerful dialogue, each elevating the other. Our collaboration with House of Masaba at India Couture Week brought together two distinct creative visions rooted in Indian heritage, offering Indriya the opportunity to present its design philosophy within a larger cultural conversation, where craftsmanship, creativity and contemporary expression come together.

The collection provided the perfect canvas for our jewellery, demonstrating how India’s rich jewellery traditions continue to evolve while remaining deeply relevant to the modern consumer.”

Every creation was handcrafted by master artisans using techniques refined over generations. Intricate detailing, exceptional stone setting and thoughtfully crafted motifs transformed each jewel into an enduring work of art. Styled with House of Masaba’s contemporary bridal silhouettes, the collection reimagined traditional jewellery beyond conventional occasions, revealing its versatility and relevance for the modern bride.

Designer Masaba Gupta said:

“I’m very excited to bring on Indriya as the jewellery partner for my first couture show. I think that the brand is at the perfect cusp of tradition and modernity. I have seen some of the pieces and instantly feel like they will belong not just on the runway but also in our wardrobes and as part of our personal collections. The jewellery is exquisitely crafted and has a lot of storytelling, and I think that the brand is very loud and proudly Indian, which I love and which is what House of Masaba stands for.

It is also a brand that has been able to ignite a lot of trust within the market because it comes from the Aditya Birla Group, and I think when it comes to fine jewellery and bridal jewellery, it’s very important to have that trust, and I think that they do that beautifully,”

Speaking about the jewellery curation, Abhishek Rastogi, Head of Design at Indriya, said:

“For House of Masaba’s showcase at India Couture Week, Indriya brought together a curation that celebrates the breadth and richness of Indian jewellery craftsmanship. Every creation reflects the artistry of master craftsmen, where generations-old techniques, intricate handwork and regional traditions come together in timeless design. Styled with contemporary couture, the collection reaffirms that India’s finest jewellery traditions are not simply preserved, they continue to evolve, proving that heritage remains an enduring source of inspiration for modern design.”

With this exclusive showcase at India Couture Week 2026, Indriya and House of Masaba presented a celebration of contemporary Indian bridal expression. Bringing together House of Masaba’s vibrant, heritage-inspired vision for the modern bride and Indriya’s curation of exceptional regional jewellery craftsmanship, the collaboration demonstrated how tradition can be continuously reinterpreted through fashion and jewellery. Together, the two brands created a powerful narrative of culture, individuality and artistry, honouring India’s rich creative legacy while shaping its future.

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