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GJEPC’s Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026 to be held on 8th April 2026, Lucia Silvestri will be the Chief Guest

Official Theme: Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes.

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GJEPC has announced 8th April 2026 as the date for the prestigious Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026. The official theme of the Award is “Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes.

Lucia Silvestri, Executive Creative Director -Bvlgari, the creative force behind some of Bvlgari’s most iconic masterpieces, will be  Chief Guest at The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026.

GJEPC in a social media post said: Lucia Silvestri is a name synonymous with bold creativity, rare gemstones, and unmistakable glamour — her presence marks a defining moment for the world of jewellery design. When Italian elegance meets timeless brilliance, magic is inevitable.

The 2026 edition impels participants to push boundaries, move beyond boxed thinking and convention, and create wearable art for an evolving world—where jewellery design and technology coexist in a meaningful manner.  “Quantum Couture” shifts the focus from simply preserving form to translating meaning through a lens of “augmented imagination.”

The 2026 edition calls on designers to move beyond conventional approaches and develop jewellery concepts that integrate heritage, technology and evolving cultural narratives into contemporary wearable formats.

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SSI Delhi 3rd Edition: Beyond footfalls and transactions, a driver of positive sentiment

SSI Delhi served as a key barometer for market sentiment—proving that true commercial vitality lies in intent, trust, and category alignment.

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The atmosphere at the 3rd edition of SSI Delhi was defined not merely by transactional numbers  or headcount, but by a palpable, upbeat optimism that permeated the exhibition floors.

As the Indian jewellery sector prepares for the high-stakes festive and wedding seasons, SSI Delhi served as a key barometer for market sentiment—proving that true commercial vitality lies in intent, trust, and category alignment.

Festive Momentum & High-Velocity Categories

Moving past raw visitor counts and booth footfalls, the core story of this edition was sustained buying momentum. Retailers and trade buyers engaged in brisk, decisive purchasing of essential, fast-moving items.

Daily staples—such as classic chains, bracelets, and payals—registered consistent velocity, setting a buoyant baseline for the quarters ahead.

​The Lightweight & Gold-Plated Demand

A notable structural shift emerged in buyer preference, with high demand converging around the lightweight and gold-plated categories, including complete bridal sets.

​Destination Wedding Boom: Gold-plated lightweight pieces have emerged as the category of choice for luxury destination weddings, where lower asset cost directly translates to minimized logistics and security risk without compromising on aesthetic grandeur.

​Sacred & Gifting Artefacts: The gifting segment saw exponential traction, driven overwhelmingly by divine iconography, sacred artefacts, and meticulously crafted idols of deities, signaling strong cultural and ceremonial demand ahead of the festive period.

​ Authentication & Vendor Excellence

Beyond merchandise trends, SSI reaffirmed its role as an indispensable institutional bridge between buyers and verified supply chains. For retailers navigating sourcing hurdles—particularly in verified precious metals—the platform delivered crucial transparency and trust.

Connecting with trusted vendors

SSI has been an exceptional platform for connecting with reputable, trusted vendors who truly understand our precise requirements.

After previously struggling to source authentic 925 sterling silver products, SSI introduced reatailers to reliable suppliers who consistently meet our exacting quality standards.

Strategic Horizon: Global Industry Convergence

Ultimately, SSI Delhi 3rd Edition demonstrated that its value proposition extends far beyond local trade sourcing. The platform is rapidly evolving into a strategic catalyst capable of cross-border integration—connecting national jewellery ecosystems, standardizing quality frameworks, and facilitating international trade alliances between global markets.

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