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GJS Diwali ends on a successful note; receive an overwhelming response
The jewellery industry’s most premium B2B Expo, #HumaraApnaShow, India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), was organized by the apex industry body, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), from 30th September 2023 to 3rd October 2023, at the prestigious Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. The four-day event was inaugurated by the honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais, and was attended by over 400 exhibitors, with over 800 stalls, 250 international guests, and more than 10,000 visitors.
The glittering ceremony also coincided with IDT Gemological Laboratories Worldwide presenting the gems and jewellery sector’s most important networking evening, GJS Nite, on 30th September 2023. This event helped provide a platform for professionals and newcomers in the jewellery industry to network and build relationships with established industry leaders and experts. The sparkling GJS Nite also featured several glamorous celebrities like Soha Ali Khan, Saiee Manjrekar, Shazahn Padamse, Ridhima Pandit walking the ramp to showcase leading jewellery brands. The GJS Nite event highlighted trending jewellery items, which remained the topmost attraction of the event.
In a memorable occasion for innovative jewellers who have truly made a difference in the industry, GJC organized industry’s biggest award show, National Jewellery Awards (NJA) – to honour leaders of all sectors throughout the jewellery value chain. The 12th edition of NJA awarded several jewellery entrepreneurs across all categories to encourage recipients for a better future ahead.
Shri Saiyam Mehra, Chairman, GJC, and Convener, GJS stated, “With the successful organization of GJS Diwali Edition 2023, we are convinced that it has become the industry’s biggest and widest expo. Our premium B2B expo proudly involves all sectors of the industry and provides a platform to discover new designs and provide better reach to exhibitors and visitors.
GJS has generated a business of 25 tonnes in gold jewellery and an overall business of Rs 18000 crores which includes Couture, Loose stones, Diamonds, and Machinery section.
We thank all the guests for visiting and exhibiting in our Diwali Edition and we urge the industry players to be a part of our upcoming editions. We also thank our sponsors, partners, delegates, and associates who cooperated with us to make the GJS Diwali Edition such a remarkable event. It was a wonderful experience for all of us.”
Shri Rajesh Rokde, Vice-Chairman, GJC, and Co-Convener, GJS said, “GJS is appreciated and encouraged for its role in stimulating networking and business growth. Nurturing creativity and craftsmanship, and providing networking opportunities,is the core objective of GJS. We heartily thank all our visitors and exhibitors for being a part of and making the GJS Diwali Edition a success.
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Jewellery Eminence Awards 2026 Celebrates Excellence In Indian Jewellery Design
Anurag Singh Thakur Graces Gala Night as Chief Guest
Jewellers Association Jaipur (JA) successfully organised the grand 18th Edition of the Jewellery Eminence Awards (JEA) Gala Night 2026 on 4th July at Novotel Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura, celebrating outstanding creativity, craftsmanship and innovation across the Indian gems and jewellery industry. Organised alongside JAS – The Premium B2B Show 2026, the prestigious evening brought together leading jewellers, designers, manufacturers, exporters, retailers, artisans, industry veterans and dignitaries from across the country.
The evening was led by the office bearers of Jewellers Association Jaipur including President Shri Raju Agarwal Mangodiwala, JAS Convenor Shri Ashok Maheshwari, Honorary Secretary Shri Ajay Godha, and JEA Coordinator Shri Naresh Agroya, who welcomed distinguished guests and members of the jewellery fraternity.
The Gala Night was graced by Hon’ble Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines & Steel, as the Chief Guest. His esteemed presence added immense prestige to the occasion as he felicitated several award winners and recognised exceptional talent from the jewellery industry. The celebration was further elevated by the presence of renowned actress Yuvika Chaudhary as the Celebrity Guest, whose participation added glamour and excitement to the evening.
One of the most touching moments of the ceremony was the presentation of the JEA Lifetime Achievement Award to Shri Navrattan Kothari, honouring his extraordinary contribution, visionary leadership and lifelong dedication to the Indian gems and jewellery industry. A special audio-visual tribute highlighted his remarkable journey before the award was presented by the Chief Guest in the presence of the Association’s leadership.
Recognising the invaluable contribution of master craftsmen, the Association also presented Special Artisan Awards to Shri Avtar Singh Talwar and Shri Abiddudin, acknowledging their decades of excellence, commitment and craftsmanship that continue to preserve and enrich India’s jewellery-making heritage.
Adding an international dimension to the evening, the Association also felicitated distinguished global industry leaders for their remarkable contributions to organised jewellery retail and international trade relations. Special honours were presented to Shri K. P. Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman & GED, Malabar Group, with the JAS Global Jewellery Retail Leadership Award, and Mr. Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman, Dubai Jewellery Group, with the JAS Architect of Organised Jewellery Retail in the Middle East Award. Their recognition reflected JAS’ growing global outlook and its commitment to strengthening international business relationships within the gems and jewellery sector.
The highlight of the evening remained the presentation of the Jewellery Eminence Awards 2026, one of India’s most respected jewellery design competitions. Winners were honoured across 18 prestigious categories, recognising excellence in jewellery design, natural gemstones, craftsmanship, innovation and professional achievement. The awards covered a diverse spectrum of categories including diamond and colourstone jewellery, polki jewellery, gold jewellery, silver vogue jewellery, loose gemstone awards, accessories, minimalist jewellery, professionals’ recognition and young achievers, reflecting the immense talent and creativity of India’s jewellery industry.
The ceremony also showcased inspiring films highlighting the journey of JAS and JEA, reinforcing the vision of promoting innovation, nurturing design talent and providing a national platform for excellence in jewellery creation. Throughout the evening, sponsors, jury members, exhibitors, industry leaders and distinguished guests joined in celebrating the achievements of designers and professionals who continue to shape the future of the Indian gems and jewellery sector.
Speaking on the occasion, the leadership of Jewellers Association Jaipur reiterated that Jewellery Eminence Awards has evolved into one of the country’s most credible and prestigious platforms for recognising excellence in jewellery design and craftsmanship. The Association reaffirmed its commitment to encouraging innovation, preserving traditional artistry and creating opportunities for emerging as well as established talent through initiatives like JEA and JAS.
Concluding the memorable evening, the Association expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Guest, Celebrity Guest, award jury, sponsors viz (Banking Partner: AU Small Finance Bank, Co- Sponosor: RMC Gems, Supporters: GJEPC, Gemfields, Bid For All, Elanzia- An IGM Initiative, Logistics Partner: Secure Global Logistics), exhibitors, designers, artisans, partners, participants and the entire organising team for making the Jewellery Eminence Awards Gala Night 2026 a grand success. As part of the ongoing JAS – The Premium B2B Show 2026, the Gala Night once again reinforced Jaipur’s stature as one of the world’s foremost centres for gems, coloured gemstones and jewellery craftsmanship, while celebrating the excellence, innovation and legacy that continue to define India’s jewellery industry.
Winners by Category
- JEA Emerald Gemstone of the Year
GREEN INTERNATIONAL, JAIPUR
- JEA Silver Vogue Jewellery
ADORE JEWELS, JAIPUR
ATTULYA JEWELS, JAIPUR
- JEA Bejewelled Artifact
- KINU BABA GEMS INDIA PVT. LTD., JAIPUR
- JEA Theme of the Year – Vintage Jewellery
ADVIT JEWELS LIMITED, JAIPUR
- JEA Accessory (Men’s & Women’s)
- ATTULYA JEWELS, JAIPUR
- MANTHAN’S GEM LEGACY LLP, HYDERABAD
6. JEA Gold Jewellery
N. M. KAREL & SONS PVT. LTD., NEW DELHI
7. JEA Polki Bridal Set
PARAMPARA THE JEWELS, JAIPUR
8. JEA Polki Necklace
JEWELS OF RAJPUTAANA, JAIPUR
9. JEA Polki Earrings
SRD JEWELS COUTURE PVT. LTD., VADODARA
10. JEA Polki Bangle/Bracelet
KALA JOHARE, JAIPUR
11. JEA Polki Ring
POLKI PARADISE BY V.K JEWELLERS, NEW DELHI
12. JEA Minimalist Jewellery
SANGEETA DIAMONDS, JAIPUR
13. JEA Diamond/Colourstone Necklace
- TIMEPIECES, JAIPUR
14. JEA Diamond/Colourstone Earrings
MAA SATTI JEWELS PVT. LTD., JAIPUR
15. JEA Diamond/Colourstone Bangle/Bracelet
GREENBELL, JAIPUR
16. JEA Diamond/Colourstone Ring
JEWELS BY SEPHORA LLP, JAIPUR
17. JEA Natural Gemstone of the Year (other than Emerald)
- BIHARILAL HOLARAM, JAIPUR
- TT GEMS INDIA LLP, MUMBAI
- Winner of the JEA Professional Category
- RASHMI ABHIJIT BAFNA
- Bafna Jewellers
- 19. Winner of GIA Young Achievers’ Award
- BHAWANA MAHESHWARI
- JEA Artisans’ Award
AVTAR SINGH TALWAR
ABEEDUDDIN
- JEA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
SHRI NAVRATTAN KOTHARI
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