Graduating Designers of IIGJ Mumbai Celebrated at Prestigious Awards Ceremony at IIJS Premiere 2023 Launch Pad
The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Mumbai (IIGJ Mumbai) held a glittering awards ceremony on Sunday, August 6th, to honour the outstanding achievements of its graduating designers. The event took place in the Central Hall Launch Pad of the IIJS Premiere 2023, the country’s premier jewellery trade show, for the first time in IIGJ’s 20-year-old history. Glimpz, the highly acclaimed annual showcase of emerging jewellery designers, has been a hallmark of IIGJ Mumbai’s commitment to fostering talent and innovation within the jewellery industry. The ceremony witnessed an impressive gathering of industry leaders, design experts and dignitaries who were present to recognise the remarkable contributions of the graduating designers. The event was the grand finale of Glimpz 23 in which winners of various categories were announced and trophies awarded, based on the selection made earlier by the esteemed jury panel. The jury panel comprised eminent dignitaries of the jewellery and fashion world, namely, Mr. Laksh Pahuja, Jewellery Virtuoso, Ms. Meher Castelino, Fashion Icon and Writer, Mr. Yogendra Tripathi, VP-Product Development, Goldstar Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. and Ms. Indra Jadwani, Jewellery Designer and Consultant. Several dignitaries from the world of gems and jewellery graced the occasion, among whom were: Mr. Milan Chokshi, Partner, Tanvirkumar & Co. (Chairman, IIGJ Mumbai), Mr. Punit Mehta, CEO, D. Navinchandra Jewels (Director, IIGJ Mumbai), Mr. Amit Pratihari, VP, De Beers Forevermark (India), Ms. Leena Amin, National Training Manager, De Beers Forevermark, Ms. Nirupa Bhatt (Expert/Consultant, Jewellery Industry) and Mr. Debasish Biswas, CEO IIGJ, among others. The awards showcase the designers’ creativity, technical skill and unique perspectives in their jewellery collections, which are designed as a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics, capturing the essence of India’s rich jewellery heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern global design. Mr. Bharat Vaswani, Head of the Institute, expressed his pride in the achievements of the young designers. He said, “Glimpz is a platform that celebrates creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship. The remarkable designs presented by our graduating designers are a testament to their dedication and hard work. We are confident that they will contribute significantly to the evolution of the jewellery industry.” Best Designer Awardee Malvika Vadsak with Mr. Milan Chokshi, Mr.Amit Pratihari, Mr. Laksh Pahuja & Mr. Punit Mehta Best Craftsmanship (Handmade) Awardee Arjun Sharma with Mr. Milan Chokshi, Mr.Amit Pratihari, Mr. Laksh Pahuja & Mr. Punit Mehta Best Commercially Viable Collection awardee Devendra Beloshe Best Innovative Product awardee Hasti Dagha The winners in different categories are: 1.Best Design Collection: Ms. Malvika Vadsak (Theme: Greek & Roman Architecture) 2.Best Craftsmanship, Handmade Category: Mr. Arjun Sharma (Theme: Neo-Futurism Architecture) 3.Best Craftsmanship, Casted Category: Mr. Tuhin Ghosh (Theme: Gothic Architecture) 4.Best Innovative Product Collection: Ms. Hasti Dagha (Theme: Gothic Architecture) 5.Best Commercially Viable Collection: Mr. Devendra Beloshe (Theme: Islamic Architecture) 6.Best Visual Merchandising: European Architecture Group (Members: Ms. Hasti Dagha, Mr. Tuhin Ghosh, Mr. Dev Soni, Ms. Neelam Kerbelker, Ms. Malvika Vadsak & Mr. Jainam Shah) 7.Best Lookbook: Ms. Ananya Verma (Theme: Rajput Architecture) The Glimpz 23 awards ceremony reaffirmed IIGJ Mumbai’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of jewellery designers and positioning them as trailblazers in the global jewellery landscape.
Annual Exhibition of Jewellery by Graduating Students, IIGJ Mumbai
Dates: 7th to 9th July 2022 The eagerly awaited annual exhibition of the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai, known as Glimpz, was inaugurated on 7th July 2022, at IIGJ Campus, MIDC, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093. Each year the Glimpz exhibition showcases brilliant, trendsetting designs created by graduating students of the prestigious institution. Each design on display not only undergoes a rigorous process of evaluation by in-house faculty but is also assessed by renowned industry experts. Theme: This year’s theme for the Batch 2019-2022 was “Nisarga…Unveiling Nature”, based on creative exploration of the awe-inspiring wonders of nature. At the beginning of the project, students were divided into 6 groups and given themes: Texture Nouveau, Extraterrestrial, Expression of Rust, Bio-Essence, Ombré Oeuvre and Geometric Haul. They were encouraged to get their inspiration from nature. From visualisation of each of their 5 pieces of jewellery to manufacturing and finishing their products and displaying them in unique ways. 2 of the 5 pieces are handmade and the balance 3 are made by casting. IIGJ’s long-standing connection with the industry was further strengthened by 2 renowned gem and jewellery companies providing support: 1. Kamaschachter – Mentored the students for design development according to industry standards, and, 2. Sun Jewels –Sponsored the CAM part of the production process. Award Categories and Winners: Best Design Collection – Ms. Prachi Shah Best Craftsmanship (Handmade) – Ms. Sanjana Singha Best Craftsmanship (Casted) – Mr. Aman Agarwal Best Commercially Viable Collection – Ms. Hriti Kothari & Ms. Aboli Sharma Best Innovative Product (Pendant & Ring) – Mr. Suryansh Garg Best Visual Merchandising (Group) – Extraterrestrial (Ms.Heer Shah, Ms.Vaishnavi Divate, Mr.Sourav Rana, Ms.Ayushi Dhariwal, Ms.Diya Rathod and Mr.Suryansh Garg) Best Lookbook – Ms. Diya Rathod Chief Guest Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC: Speaking at the Awards Ceremony held on 9th July 2022, Mr. Colin Shah said, “I am happy to know that there has been an inclusive effort from the institute and other stakeholders to train the students and make them ready for the industry. I am impressed with the skills exhibited by the graduating students setting benchmark for the future graduating students.” Members of the Jury Panel: Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Consultant and Coach to the gems & jewellery industry, Ms. Sonia Grinceri, who was the Regional Director of the Western Australian Government Trade and Investment Office, India from 2001 to 2006. She started her career as a high school teacher in Australia and has been passionate about education since. She expressed her admiration for the well-designed curriculum at IIGJ. Mr. Dharmesh Rathod, Merchandiser (Product Development), Malabar Gold & Diamonds. RECENT NEWS IIGJ Mumbai’s Inaugural Alumni Reunion Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at IIJS Premiere 2023 Graduating Designers of IIGJ Mumbai Celebrated at Prestigious Awards Ceremony at IIJS Premiere 2023 Launch Pad Tuhin Ghosh, IIGJ Mumbai Final Year Student Selected as First Runner Up at the Artisan Awards 2023 Article in JewelBuzz-4th March 2023 re. PG5, 6, 7 Convocation ceremony Feature on IIGJ Mumbai Students’ creations in SVAR-February 2023 HOI’s interview in SVAR-February 2023
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