‘Enchanted Cosmos’ – design theme of GJEPC’s
The Artisan Awards 2019 is a futuristic theme for the global buying season 2020
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari graces the
momentous occasion at the Glittering Evening
‘Aatman - Inspirations 2020’, Jewellery
Trend Book for India launched by GJEPC
It was a night to remember as the real stars of
India’s coveted designer jewellery descended from the skies to the Royal Opera
House in south Mumbai responding to the futuristic theme of ‘Enchanted Cosmos’!
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented The Artisan Jewellery
Design Awards 2019 powered by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and
co-partnered by the DPA (Diamond Producers Association).
The Artisan Awards celebrate the highest levels of art,
creativity & innovation by honoring the best talent in jewellery design and
elevating designers to their rightful status of artistes. Rightfully so, as
creative minds from diverse walks of life gathered together to discuss, debate
and deliberate on creativity of young designers who are wooing the consumers’
minds with their imagination, spontaneity, artistry and visualization.
Pramod Kumar Agrawal (Chairman,
GJEPC), said, “The Indian gem &
Jewellery industry has a history of more than 5000 years. The Rajas and
Maharajas have supported this art, and we have a tradition of passing this
skill from one generation to other. We always had the advantage of skilled
artisans and karigars when catering to global markets. Today, total gem and
jewellery exports accounts for USD 42 billion annually. The industry
contributes around 7% to India’s GDP and employs more than 5 million people. It's
time that the world is made aware of India’s jewellery Design potential and
portray India as a 'Design Destination' for Jewellery. The Artisan Awards is an
initiative and a sincere effort by Council to encourage the true design talent
in the industry and showcase India’s Design extravagance to the world.”
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari graced the momentous occasion of the grand
finale where the eventual winners triumphed from over 550 entries and 23
shortlisted sketches, which got into manufacturing process and the final
judging process based on these finished products. The selection was based on
various predefined parameters such as Design Aesthetics, Wearability,
Innovation, relevance to Theme & Makeability/ Manufacturing.
Colin Shah (Vice Chairman,
GJEPC), said, “The importance of India
in the global jewellery design context is growing to what it used to be
historically when Indian influence on luxury jewellery was evidenced from the
creations of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston for the
Maharajas and Nawabs. Incidentally, GJEPC chose the theme of ‘Enchanted Cosmos’
for the Artisan Awards 2019 much before it becomes the Design Theme for buying
season 2020. The contest theme 'Enchanted Cosmos' helps designers explore the
mysteries of galaxies and universes known and unknown. We were overwhelmed to
receive 550 entries across India in the three categories: a) Rings or Pendants
b) Brooches or Pins c) Earrings or Bracelets.”
While Ms. Mehul Gupta triumphed as winner in the Rings/Pendant
Category (her piece was manufactured by Jewel Goldi, Ms. Mitali Kikani of
H.Ajoomal fine jewellery & Ms. Soukata Basu Malhotra (her piece
manufactured by Ace Jewellery Designer, Anand Shah) bagged first position in
the category of Brooches/Pins & Earring/Bracelets category respectively.
In the Rings/ Pendants category, Koushik Mondal, Tanvirkumar
& Co. was the first runner-up and Deepika Pathya, Titan Company Ltd. was
the second runner up; the finalists were: Biswarup Chakraborty, Independent
Designer (Piece manufactured by Jewel Goldi), Mumbai; Isha Deb, Bluestone
Jewellery; and Kamal Parui, Emerald Jewel India Ltd.; Laxmikanth Mestry, IIGJ
Tardeo, Mumbai (Piece Manufactured by Vasupati Jewellers) and Twinkle
Dhanesha,SDI-Bengaluru (Piece Manufactured by KP Sanghvi). In the Brooches/Pins
category, Aashna Chaudhary, Titan Company Ltd. was the first runner up and
Jayshree Tupe, A'Star Jewellery was the second runner up; the finalists were
Sanskruti Serrao, PNG Jewellers Ltd.; V. Saravanan, Titan Company Ltd.; and Rakesh
Bhowmik, Tanvirkumar & Co. In the Earrings/ Bracelets category, Soumyajit
Maity, Priority Jewels Ltd. was the first runner up and Yash Pandey, IIGJ Delhi
(Piece Manufactured by Anand Shah) was the second runner up; finalists were:
Aashna Chaudhary, Titan Company Ltd.; Hariharan T S, Titan Company Ltd.; Aaheli
Datta, Titan Company Ltd.; Urvi Bansal,B.K Saraf Jewellers (Piece Manufactured
by Gold Artism); Harsona J Choksi,Sangam Jewels Gold; and Bhavana Jain, Kama
Schachter;
GJEPC introduced one more category of award ‘Best Product
Inventory at Signature IIJS 2019’. There were a total of 8 sub categories for
this award...
1. Daily Wear Diamond Jewellery – Shree Fine Jewels Pvt.
Ltd. (Winner), Zunda (1st runner up) & Sphere (2nd
runner up)
2. Couture Diamond Jewellery – Tibarumal (Winner) Manak
Diamonds (1st runner up), Splurge (2nd runner up)
3. Gold Jewellery – Sawansukha Jewellers (Winner), Gold
Artism (1st runner up)
4. Silver Jewellery – R. K. Silver & Gold (Winner)
5. Platinum – Pure Platinum
6. Coloured Gemstones Jewellery – Tara Fine Jewels
(Winner) Sanskriti Jewels (1st runner up), Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas
(2nd runner up)
7. Kundan Meena Jewellery - VM Ornaments (Winner),
Vasupati Jewellers India Pvt. Ltd. (1st runner up)
8. Pearl Jewellery – Manoj Ornaments (Winner)
In continuation to GJEPC’s endeavour to spearhead design led initiatives
to promote innovation in jewellery designing, GJEPC launched an exclusive
handbook on jewelry trends, “AATMAN - Inspirations 2020”
AATMAN - Inspirations 2020”, is edited by The Futurist’s team of
international luxury industry analysts led by International Jewellery
forecaster, Ms. Paola De Luca.
Milan Chokshi (Member-COA & Convener,
Promotions, Marketing and Business Development of the GJEPC), said, “AATMAN -
Inspirations 2020” is a significant initiative that have been undertaken by
GJEPC – I am sure this will pave the way forward and build bridges to a new,
vibrant and exciting future filled with creativity.”
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