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BIJS 2025 – Celebrating Excellence in the Jewellery and Bullion Industry
The much-anticipated BIJS 2025 commenced with a warm welcome at the Main Gate, followed by the ceremonial ribbon cutting. The inaugural program opened with a welcome note, the National Anthem, and the traditional Lamp Lighting, marking an auspicious start to the event.
Kranti Nagvekar, Founder of KNC Services, delivered the Welcome Address, setting an inspiring and professional tone for a day celebrating craftsmanship, innovation, and leadership within the jewellery and bullion industry.
Kranti Nagvekar, Founder of KNC Services, delivered the Welcome Address, setting a vibrant tone for a day dedicated to craftsmanship, innovation, and leadership in the jewellery and bullion industry.
Distinguished Guests in Attendance
The exhibition was honoured by the presence of eminent industry leaders:
- Chief Guest: Subir Sen, Director – B.C. Sen Jewellers
- Guests of Honour:
- Suvro Chandra, Joint Managing Director – P C Chandra Jewellers
- Mohd. Ishrat, Mustafa’s PTE Ltd (felicitated by Ravi Karel)
- Chetan Kumar Mehta, President – IBJA (Jewellery Division) / President – JAB / CMD – Laxmi Diamonds, Bangalore
Key representatives from prominent associations also graced the occasion, included:
Deepak Soni, President – Burrabazar Bullion Gems & Jewellery Association;
Tagar Poddar, General Secretary – Bangiya Swarna Shilpi Samiti; Alok Adhya, Chairman – Howrah Jewellery Traders Welfare Association; Pankaj Parekh; Pramod Duggar; Suneel Potdar; Sandeep Kulthia.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The event’s highlight was the conferring of the Lifetime Achievement Award on Samar Kumar De, Working President of SSBC, honoring his remarkable contributions to the industry. The award was jointly presented by Subir Sen, Suvro Chandra, Deepak Soni, and Sandeep Kulthia.
Durga Awards
The prestigious Durga Awards celebrated outstanding achievers in the jewellery sector:
- Sohini Roy – Bengal Jewellery LLP
(felicitated by Suvro Chandra and Mr. Mohd. Ishrat) - Pushpalata Suryawanshi – Director, Vicky Jewellery Works
(felicitated by Chetan Kumar Mehta and Mr. Deepak Soni) - Rupa Kundu – Jashomati Mahanam Jewellers
(felicitated by Subir Sen and Mr. Samar Kumar De)
These honours recognized their dedication, excellence, and significant contributions to the industry.
Exhibition Highlights
BIJS 2025 also announced the Design Competition and Karigar Awards, offering a prominent stage for artisans to showcase their ingenuity and craftsmanship.
The event concluded with a heartfelt Thank You Address by Sandeep Kulthia, marking a celebration of innovation, talent, and leadership across the jewellery and bullion community.
BIJS 2025 once again reaffirmed its stature as a premier platform spotlighting brilliance, creativity, and industry leadership.
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2026 Couture Design Awards: A Celebration Of Creativity, Ingenuity
A Premier Gathering Dedicated To Independent Jewelry Designers
The 2026 Couture Design Awards, held Saturday evening at the Encore Theater, Las Vegas once again highlighted the industry’s creative achievements. The Awards was a gala celebration of creativity, ingenuity, and the distinct points of view that define the COUTURE community. Winners were met with enthusiastic applause from attendees, who celebrated both the accomplishments of the recipients and the work of their peers.
The Couture Show has accomplished something that no other trade event achieved: creating a premier gathering dedicated to independent jewelry designers. For more than 25 years, the show has attracted designers and artists from across the United States and around the world while expanding to include internationally recognized jewelry brands, both independent and corporate-owned.
With awards presented across 12 categories and determined by a distinguished panel of judges, the Editors’ Choice Award selected by attending media, and the People’s Choice finalists chosen by attending retailers, the work of a diverse roster of talent was celebrated before an enthusiastic crowd at the Encore Theater. The evening also paid tribute to two women whose contributions helped shape Couture’s culture and its mission: Cindy Edelstein, a longtime advocate for jewelry designers, and Jan Mohr, a driving force behind the show since its inception.
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