And so time comes for yet another edition of the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), scheduled for 23-26 December, 2022; It is surely heartening that increasingly more buyers, visitors as well as the connoisseurs of the jewellery are looking forward to this annual event of glimmer and glamour.

In this 13^th edition the visitors are going to have a spectacular experience of seeing the latest and the finest collection of G&J products not only from Jaipur but also from exhibitors worldwide.

A very special feature of JJS is that one finds rough stones to finished jewellery – all under one roof. Small wonder then that this 'December Show' has fast become one of the most recognized gem & jewellery expositions in the country.

In the past few editions of the JJS, it has been observed that the event has carved a niche for itself in terms of witnessing new trends in manufacturing as well as the choices of the consumer. This is one show which is aptly calledthe ‘complete show’ and takes care inshowcasing the fast changes that take place inevery field.

I would like to place on record once again the unwavering support and cooperation that I have always received from my fellow committee members. My gratitude to them .

RY Durlabhji, an iconic name in the Gems and jewellery sector, are the pioneers and leading exporter of coloured gemstones (especially emerald)That they have won innumerable awards and recognition for their accomplishments in the export arena is a fact well know. As is also the fact known that they are the pioneers in the manufacture of Sandwana emeralds on the scientific basis.

Rashmibhai (as he was popularly known) was the partner of RY Durlabhji.However, what stands out about this multi- faceted person is the thrust that he gave to the gem and jewellery sector. Consider this: when Durlabhji was the Chairman of the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the exports in this sector Leapfrogged by a whopping extent. An incredible 17 percent of India’s export became that of the gems and jewellery sector. What is even more incredible is the fact that the proportion in terms of percentage has not changed even today. Under his proactive stewardship, a number of matters pertaining to the trade were sorted out and streamlined. Little wonder then that the GJEPC had specially created ‘Awardof Eminence’ in 2001. The citation of the award aptly said: in deep appreciation of his preeminent and invaluable contribution over three decades to the cause of Gems & Jewellery Exports and his exemplary role in the international arena in promoting this