ALL BUSINESS AT IIJS SIGNATURE 2020

Rise in gold prices or geopolitical tensions did not play a spoil sport at IIJS Signature this year. though footfall was relatively lower, visitors who came in were serious buyers reports Indian Jeweller

A BORN ARTIST

A firm believer of slow luxury, Vishal Kothari creates high, artisanal, handcrafted jewellery with handpicked gemstones. Over the years, he has created his own design language that has appealed to a global audience. some of his pieces are sold at esteemed auction houses for hefty sums. With all that pride and glory, Vishal continues to do what he does best in his atelier in Mumbai, probably while listening to pink Floyd

Trust & Transparency - The Importance Of Educating The Consumer

Western countries have made attempts to educate and enlighten their consumers by providing the source of diamonds and other gemstones used in jewellery. However, Indian jewellers have yet to adopt this practice. Sanjana Parikh speaks to jewellers pan India to understand how aware their consumers are and how this trend will shape up in the future

Mitesh Khimji – Khimji Jewellers - Jeweller With A Difference

During his recent visit to Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, Anil Prabhakar visited the head office and flagship store of Khimji Jewellers. He met with Mitesh Khimji, the man at the helm of the organization with a legacy of 82 years

The Importance Of Location - The Where & Why Of Location

The way people are shopping is definitely changing. Though the omnichannel model facilitates a stronger brand presence resulting in more conversions, the sheer convenience and inventory that e-commerce gives its shoppers has changed the retail landscape over the years. And let’s face it, the economy may be down but commercial real estate is booming. Buying and renting commercial spaces is an expensive proposition and being judicial and understanding the whats, whys and wherefores before choosing a store location or thinking of opening that second store is more imperative now than before says Vijetha Rangabashyam

Spectrum Seminars Kept The Audience In Rapt Attention

The Spectrum Seminars at IIJS 2019 covered a wide range of topics addressing various aspects of the jewellery business including many new areas and approaches that have come into focus with the evolution of technology, marketing and the retail business.

Queen Of The ‘Kaleeras'

From chairs to marigolds, math and candy, Mrinalini chandra finds inspiration from a variety of objects, but what makes each of her jewellery standout is her special ability to make them offbeat and interesting observes Vijetha Rangabashyam