The 7th edition of The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), brought together designers to showcase their innovative designs integrating unusual materials and cherished objects. Actress and style icon Sonam Kapoor graced the event, presenting awards to winners alongside notable personalities from the industry.
The theme for this year’s awards, ‘Objet Trouvé’ (Found Objects) and ‘Unusual Materials,’ challenged designers to infuse their pieces with unique identities by integrating treasured objects from the past and combining contrasting materials with at least 50% precious materials, respectively.
Speaking at the event, Sonam Kapoor praised the jewellery industry for showcasing India’s excellence in design and craftsmanship. She emphasized the importance of nurturing and celebrating young talent pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the industry.
Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC, highlighted the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards as a platform for creative expression, showcasing exclusive masterpieces and elevating India as a premier design center.
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Milan Chokshi, Convener of Promotions & Marketing at GJEPC, expressed confidence in the competition driving Indian jewellery design to new heights, emphasizing the emotional and aesthetic resonance of fine jewellery.
The winners of the awards, including designs under the categories of ‘Unusual Materials’ and ‘Objet Trouvé,’ were honored for their innovative and creative designs that challenged convention.
The event also recognized industry stalwarts for their contributions, with Farah Khan receiving the Design Excellence Award and Rahul Jhaveri being honored with the Global Indian Jewellery Designer award.
The jury, consisting of distinguished personalities from the jewellery and fashion industries, evaluated the finalists, emphasizing the importance of pushing artistic boundaries and celebrating creative expression in jewellery design.
The two-day art festival drew a diverse audience, including curators, art gallery owners, celebrities, and industry professionals, showcasing the thriving creativity and innovation in the jewellery design realm.
