Grand Jury Meet concludes at IJ Awards

Six-member jury evaluated 115 best designs from all over India.
(L to R) Nirupa Bhatt, Rajiv Jain, Laksh Pahuja, Bhavya Kenkare, Mrinalini Chandra and Nikhil Thampi
(L to R) Nirupa Bhatt, Rajiv Jain, Laksh Pahuja, Bhavya Kenkare, Mrinalini Chandra and Nikhil Thampi

It was an exciting afternoon full of enthusiasm and awe as Indian Jeweller hosted the grand jury meet for the 5th edition of ‘JJS- IJ Jewellers’ Choice Design Awards’ at Sofitel in Mumbai. The distinguished jury evaluated 115 short-listed designs from across India.

Into its 5th edition, the much-anticipated IJ awards had received overwhelming response in the form of 600+ design entries. Each jury gave points on a scale of 1 to 5 on various factors for each jewellery piece like Innovation, Wear-ability, Uniqueness, Finishing and Designing.

With the ‘IJ Jewellers Choice Design Awards 2015’, Indian Jeweller is bringing forth a brilliant opportunity for manufacturers, retailers and designers of India, to showcase their talent, creativity and products through a unique platform, which is accessible from any part of the country.

This year’s highly-qualified jury panel comprised: Rajiv Jain : Ex-Chairman of GJEPC, Secretary, Jaipur Jewellery Show, Director, Sambhav Gems; Nirupa Bhatt : MD, GIA India & Middle East; Nikhil Thampi, Nikhil Thampi – Label, Fashion Designer; Laksh Pahuja, Jewellery Designer, Gemma Designer Jewels; Mrinalini Chandra, Jewellery Designer and; Bhavya Kenkare, Architect, Arch-Aid.

Winners would be soon announced in a gala ceremony on December 20, 2015. JJS is the title sponsor, while GIA - India is the powered by sponsor. Swarovski Gemstones as the Trophy Sponsor, KGK Diamonds have sponsored 'Diamond Jewellery' Product Category; HVK International has sponsored the “Best Bridal Design” Product Category, while Dalloz has sponsored the Product category - CZ (Cubic Zirconia) Jewellery; MyHeera.com has come in as Online Partner and BVC Logistics have come in as an Associate sponsor for the event.


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