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GRT Jewellers of Hyderabad unveils new campaign for the Festive Season

25 december 2023

This festive season, GRT Jewellers has announced the launch of its highly expected 'Dazzling Diamond Campaign' to captivate jewellery enthusiasts with its unique offers.

This makes it an opportune moment for customers to acquire exquisite diamond jewellery from the renowned GRT collection. It has announced offers on its wide and exquisite range of diamond collection.

The customers will get up to 25 per cent on diamonds and uncut diamonds, excluding solitaires. On platinum Jewellery, GRT will offer up to 30 percent off on making charges and wastage. On its range of diamond necklaces, it will give a 10 percent discount.

This presents a perfect chance to express love and appreciation through the gift of timeless elegance. GR ‘Anand’ Ananthapadmanabhan, MD of GRT Jewellers, said: “The Dazzling Diamond campaign is a celebration of our legacy of crafting timeless jewellery.”

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished