The 12th Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2016 Presents the Most Spectacular Pieces in Jewellery Industry
The 12th Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards
2016 Presents the Most Spectacular Pieces in Jewellery Industry
~The Grand Jury Meet was commemorated in association with
Evara and Gemological Science International (GSI)~
Mumbai, July 2016: The 12th Gemfields Retail
Jeweller India Awards 2016 (RJIA)-
An Elite Circle of Excellence, also known as the Oscars of the jewellery industry,
held its GRAND JURY MEET showcasing
India’s top 250 nominated jewellery creations at Jade Ballroom, Sahara Star,
Mumbai. The ‘Grand Jury meet’ is a distinctive event that showcases top rated unique,
creative and innovative designs from some of the most reputable jewellery
houses across the country.
“This award is
the only event that sets the benchmark in the industry with respect to designs,
innovation and trendsetting. Over the past years we have seen an incredible
change in the caliber of jewellery with a spurt of innovative and cutting edge
designs. The Retail Jeweller India Awards not only appreciate design and
creation but also celebrate them.” said Soma Bhatta, Editor, The Retail Jeweller.
After two rigorous rounds of
selection, over 250 world-class precious jewellery designs were selected for 13
categories including 4 vivah and 9 non-vivah jewellery categories from all across
India. The pieces displayed at the ‘Grand
Jury Meet’ have been screened through a rigorous 2-tier selection process
that included initial screening (for adherence to entry guidelines) by IMRB,
process auditors for the awards, followed by online judging by the jury.
The Retail Jeweller India Awards is a one-of-a-kind, elite Awards
ceremony in India. It is especially distinctive in its involvement of a jury of
diverse, eminent personalities who are an integral part of the selection
process. In attendance at the grand jury meet this
year were esteemed panelists, Arpita Khan Sharma, Ananya Banerjee (Artist), Divya Kumar Khosla (Director,
Co-Owner & Producer T-Series), Pearl Contractor (Interior Designer),
Nawaz Mody Singhania (Fitness & Lifestyle Expert & Artist), Rouble
Nagi (Artist & Muralist), Esha Deol (Actor) and Shaziya Khan (VP
& Strategic Planning Director, JWT).
This year, RJIA introduced a new category- The Jewellery Buff Choice Award. Judged by bold and ambitious
millennial achievers and youth icons like Nishka
Lulla (Designer) Sanah Kapur
(Upcoming artist) and Sanjana Patel (Owner
& Founder, La Folie Patisserie), awards in this category will reflect the fancies
of young and upward-mobile India.
Arpita Khan Sharma said, “I am glad to be a part of this event. It was particularly
beneficial for me as I prepare to launch my own jewellery line next month. I
love solitaires and so naturally favor the Diamond collection on display.”
Divya Kumar Khosla (Director, Co-Owner & Producer T-Series) said, “I
really liked the event. It was very nicely arranged and glamorous too. I got to
see many beautiful collections. I usually only wear rings on a day to day basis
but I feel jewellery has the power to
evoke emotions. I’m immediately reminded of a necklace that my mom has given me
and how it’s very close to my heart.”
Esha Deol (Actor) said,
“I got to see a variety of jewellery and I feel extremely proud of the
talent in the country. It was an honor to be a part of jury. I would have
definitely chosen something from the vivah collection as it reminded me of the
wedding jewellery I had donned four years back during my wedding.”
Rouble Nagi (Artist & Muralist) said, “I have been associated with
RJIA for the past 3 years and each year they have pushed the boundary and been
better than the previous one. This year,
the event was par-excellence. RJIA has set a high benchmark. For me,
craftsmanship is important because I am an artist myself. This year I really liked the Heritage
collection which had some excellent, one-of-a-kind pieces that I believe are
timeless.”
Nawaz Mody Singhania (Fitness & Lifestyle Expert & Artist) said, “RJIA is
a very nice platform for retail jewellers and designers to showcase their
designing prowess. The work on display is spectacular and shows the effort that
has been put in by the participants. Its truly a delight to be judging such a
wide array of creative designs.”
Ananya Banerjee (Artist)
said, “I really loved the Heritage collection since jewelry, in my experience,
is usually passed down from one generation to other. It’ part of a family’s
legacy. The Innovative collection had some excellent statement pieces. RJIA
keeps getting better and better each year and I am always excited to be part of
the Jury panel.”
Shaziya Khan, VP &
Strategic Planning Director, JWT said, “I liked
the Couture, Heritage and the Platinum collections. I felt these really stood
apart and were absolutely stunning. There were some truly beautiful designs
with a rich sense of drama. It’s a wonderful event and I am happy to be part of
it.”
Pearl Contractor (Interior Designer), said, "When I buy jewellery, I go
for designs that have an interesting, novel architecture and also classics
or timeless designs which I feel I could pass down to my daughter. I
see a lot of designs that fit those descriptions here today. I especially love
a pair of rose motif earrings from the Coloured Gems collection and a long,
eye-catching necklace from the Heritage collection."
Sanah Kapur (Upcoming
artist) said, “ It’s an absolute
honour to be a part of RJIA. Saw some fantastic and beautiful designs today. It
has really opened my mind towards the aesthetic charm of jewellery design. The
new addition of Jury Buff’s Choice award is an excellent genre to recognize the
preferences of the new young generation. The young generation likes versatile
and intricate designs. It is nice to see the industry taking such strides to
build a stronger connection with the youth.”
Sanjana Patel (Owner &
Founder, La Folie Patisserie) said, “I especially liked
the Heritage and Innovative jewellery collections and the delicate details of
painstaking craftsmanship. It’s almost as if a story has been woven into some
of these designs and I really enjoyed the romance of that aspect. This time
they have really pushed their boundaries and it’s wonderful to see all the
collections.”
Nishka Lulla (Designer),
said, "I love quirky designs, but I favour delicate styles. I saw many
designs here today that really reflect my personal taste and I even
enjoyed trying on a few items. I love the earrings and many of the diamond
cuffs were beautifully styled. It's an impressive array of designs that
has been presented across these categories and it's going to be very hard
to pick a favourite."
Vaishali Banerjee (MD, India,
PGI) said, “I have been associated with these awards for many years and each
year the collections have been amazing. It is a fantastic platform, a
celebration of all these talented designers. I especially loved the Couture and
Heritage collections. I like the drama and the stories in some designs and I
love the bold innovations that designers have managed this year.”
“Year
on year, the Retail Jeweller India Awards has created a benchmark for itself in
the jewellery category. We have seen notable growth in the quality of
participation for these awards and it is overwhelming to see the kind of
intricate design and craftsmanship that goes behind creating these exquisite
pieces. Gemfields believes in promoting and appreciating exceptional talent and
the association with Retail Jeweller India Awards helps us felicitate the
same.” says Rupak Sen, Sales &
Marketing Director – Asia, Gemfields.
“What
we saw today just proved that GSI made a right choice to partner with an event
like this. We saw this very impressive
group of self-made women from different backgrounds had very difficult task.
The jewelry on display was amazing and while this is a competition, we, at GSI
believe that all the retailers and designers are already winners regardless of
the outcome.” Said Mr. Mark Gershburg,
CEO, GSI.
The
12th Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2016 (Jewellery categories):
1. Diamond Jewellery
of the Year
2. Diamond Vivah
Jewellery of the Year
3. Gold Jewellery of
the Year
4. Gold Vivah
Jewellery of the Year
5. Couture Jewellery
of the Year
6. Colored Gemstone
Jewellery of the Year
7. Innovative
Jewellery of the Year
8. Heritage Jewellery
of the Year
9. Platinum Jewellery
of the Year
10. Jewellery Designer
of the Year
11. Best Accessory of
the Year
12. Colored Gemstone
Vivah Jewellery of the Year
13. Jewellery Buff
Choice Award
Retail & Marketing Categories:
1. Print Campaign of
the Year
2. 360 Marketing
campaign of the Year
3. TV Campaign of the
Year
4. Radio Campaign of
the Year
5. Retail Promotion of
the Year
6. New Showroom or
Retail Transformation of the Year
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