Our home city of Surat hosted the 4th Lab-Grown Diamond & Jewelry Buyer-Seller Meet, organised by the Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), on 3–4 October 2024.
What is a buyer-seller meet?
Unlike a large public exhibition, a buyer-seller meet (BSM) is a focused trade event. Overseas and domestic buyers meet Indian manufacturers in pre-arranged or walk-in meetings, compare products and build supply relationships. GJEPC runs dedicated BSMs for laboratory-grown diamonds and jewelry.
Why Surat?
Surat is the heart of India's laboratory-grown diamond industry, where stones are grown, cut, polished and increasingly set into jewelry. Holding the meet here lets buyers see the depth of the supply base in one place, and many visit workshops during their stay.
Why it matters
- Direct access: buyers deal directly with manufacturers rather than through layers of intermediaries.
- Trust: meeting in person, with GJEPC's backing, builds confidence on both sides.
- Growth: events like this help Indian manufacturers reach new markets beyond their traditional buyers.
Good news for the category
The fact that GJEPC now runs dedicated events for laboratory-grown diamonds shows how important the category has become to India's gem and jewelry exports.
Visiting Surat?
If you are a jeweler or brand planning a sourcing trip, we'd be happy to meet you in Surat. Contact us or review our price list before you travel.
