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GLIMPZ’26 Shines Bright As A Spectacular Showcase Of Emerging Jewellery Talent!
Graduating Designers Of IIGJ’s B.A. Programme Unveil Innovative Creations In The Presence Of Industry Leaders, Celebrating Creativity and Future-Ready Talent
IIGJ successfully presented GLIMPZ’26, the annual exhibition showcasing the outstanding creations of the graduating batch of B. A in Gems & Jewellery Design (2023–26). The event witnessed an inspiring confluence of talent, innovation, and industry excellence, as young designers unveiled their creativity on a prestigious platform.
Honoured by the gracious presence of:
- Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, Chief Guest
- Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Guest of Honour
- Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC
- Milan Chokshi, Chairman, IIGJ
- Manan Mehta, Head – Client Development & Bespoke, Zoya – A TATA Product, Special Guest
- Debasish Biswas, CEO, IIGJ
Their presence and insights added immense value, inspiring the next generation of designers to push boundaries and redefine the future of the gem & jewellery industry.
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Cosmos Diamonds Makes History With World’s First LGD Jewellery Launched Into Space
The Launch Also Reinforces India’s Emergence As A Global Innovation Hub Where Startups From Diverse Sectors Are Forging Unconventional Partnerships.
In a landmark moment where luxury, science and space exploration converged, Sanjana Tripuramallu, founder of Bengaluru-based Cosmos Diamonds, has achieved a global first by collaborating with private space company Skyroot Aerospace to send Cosmos Bloom, the world’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery creation into space aboard the Vikram-1 rocket.



The Cosmos Bloom Diamond is handcrafted in 18 kt gold using 32 pear-cut LGDs arranged in the form of a blooming lotus and mounted on a specially engineered aluminium base plate. It is designed to withstand the extreme conditions of launch and spaceflight. The space-bound jewel is valued at Rs 11 lakh and combines Indian craftsmanship, technology, and innovation.

Sanjana Tripuramallu, Founder- Cosmos Diamonds
The launch also reinforces India’s emergence as a global innovation hub where startups from diverse sectors are forging unconventional partnerships. While Skyroot Aerospace showcased the country’s private launch capabilities through Vikram-1, Cosmos Diamonds used the mission to tell a powerful story of Indian design and scientific ambition on an international stage. With the successful launch of the world’s first lab-grown diamond jewel into orbit, Sanjana Tripuramallu and Cosmos Diamonds have etched their names into both jewellery and space history, demonstrating that the future of luxury may well extend beyond Earth itself.
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