Edition 2 - December 2024
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Industry
Viksit Surat For Viksit Bharat:
An Economic Masterplan For Gems
& Jewellery Industry Of Surat
10
Legacy Rediscovered:
The Lesser Known Traditional Jewellery
Across India
14
The Raj: The Colonial Impact
On India’s Jewellery Making Industry
18
Gentlemen Prefer Art Deco
22
Wealth Gap Vs Jewellery Demand
26
India’s Gem And Jewellery Industry:
Radiating Opportunity
30
The Secret To Great Success In The
Diamond Industry - Branding
32
The Role Of Lighting In Revealing
The True Beauty Of Diamonds
36
Charting A Radiant Future: The
Lab-Grown Diamond Odyssey
40
Designing A New Generation
Of Creativity: SJMA Training
Institute
42
Elevating Surat’s Jewellery Industry
Through Labour Law Compliance
43
Table of Content
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Trends
Breakfast At Tiffany’s: The Experiential
Journey From Diamonds To Desserts
By Jewellery Brands
46
How The Culture Of Self-Love Has
Given Rise To The Demand For
Personalized Jewellery
54
Bling & Brew: The Best Jewellery
Coffee Table Books
57
The Journey Of A Visionary: From
Art Enthusiast To Jewelry Pioneer
62
Events
Putting Surat At The Centre Of
Retailer’s Map
64
SJMA Health Check-Up Camp:
Upholding The Value Of
‘Healthy SJMA’
68
A Week Of Camaraderie:
SJMA Sportsweek
69
SustainablityÊ
Sustainability in the Gems & Jewellery
Industry: The Role Of The Responsible
Jewellery Council
71
From Mine To Market: Navigating
The Traceability Of Diamond And Gold
76
Capsule Collections And Sustainability:
Ulysse Nardin Leading The Way
82
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Mr.Vijay Mangukiya
Secretary, SJMA
Mr. Rajesh Lunagariya
Treasurer, SJMA
Mr.Kishor Vaghasiya
Joint Secretary, SJMA
Just like the first edition, this edition too
continues to showcase the roots of our
industry while also embracing its evolution.
I hope you enjoy our journey of embarking
on stories that are relevant to our gems and
jewellery industry.
As you turn the pages of this second edition,
I invite you to immerse yourself in the
stories, trends, and insights that make our
industry truly special. And unfurl a world of
insights, views and events.
Mr. Kalpesh Vaghasiya
IMM, Past President, SJMA
Here’s to another chapter of creativity,
collaboration, and growth. I hope you enjoy
exploring the Rootz of our dynamism in the
second edition.
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At the outset, I welcome you back to our
pages. Last year, in 2023, you took in the
words of the first edition of our Rootz
Magazine. This year too, I invite you to read
and relish the narratives that ink our pages.
Rootz Magazine was a thought penned to
life, an extension of our erstwhile Rootz
Exhibition which has already established
itself as a distinguished exhibition catering
specifically to the B2B clientele. And this
year too, the magazine continues to carry the
mantle of being another platform for the
gems and jewellery industry of Surat, India
and the world.
This year, 2024 has seen many new chapters
unfold in various nooks, corners and sectors
of the country. And one that stands out for
me is the fact that our very own Surat, the
hub of jewellery manufacturing has been
identified as one of the growth hubs by the
government of India. I am sure that we will
prove our mettle in this matter and see the
name and efforts of our city shine nationally
and globally. The cover story of our
magazine pays an ode to this development.
Mr.Jayanti Savaliya
President, SJMA
Mr. Amit Korat
Vice President, SJMA
Visionary's Desk
Dear distinguished readers
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It feels wonderful and surreal to say this. It was
in 2023 that the seed of a magazine was planted
and in 2024 it has bloomed. Rootz Magazine
was born out of the vision to ink the history,
legacy and future of the gems and jewellery
industry. And today as we commemorate
another year of India's unique B2B Exhibition-Rootz, we
celebrate the second year of its magazine too.
Needless to say, the year 2024 has been a tumultuous one. But
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hub in its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The city has always been
an integral part of the nation's growth story and as can be seen
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and jewellery industry growing by 2047. Maybe even more.
This issue of our magazine stands true to our vision- of going
to the Rootz. But at the same time, we also delve into the
branches that have sprouted in the sector, the leaves that have
grown in the industry and growths that have been planted. It is
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Come, we invite you once again to lose yourself amongst our
chapters.
Regards
Editorial & Marketing Team
An Odyssey Of The Industry
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Viksit Surat For Viksit Bharat:
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Our Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi once said “Urban
planning will determine the fate of our cities in Amrit Kaal and it is only
well-planned cities that will determine the fate of India”
he Surat Economic Region (SER) already generates 25% of
Gujarat’s GDSP. Now, the plan is to make it a growth hub with
special focus on the gems and jewellery industry of the city.
Surat, which is often referred to as Laghu Bharat (Little India) by our
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Bhupendra Patel. One of the main highlights of the plan was that it
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Why SER?
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global leader in diamond cutting and polishing. NITI Aayog recognizes
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jewellery industry.
Summit, launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his
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In this global hub, Surat has played a major role by being the centre
for businessmen and industrialists who manage multi-million dollar
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The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) has
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As Mr.Patel said
“Gujarat is the growth
engine of the country
and Gujarat’s growth
engine is Surat…
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