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IIG Partners with Shringar House of Mangalsutra Ltd. to Launch Designer of the Month Competition for Jewelry Students

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) has partnered with Shringar House of Mangalsutra Ltd. to introduce a new PAN-India initiative – the IIG Designer of the Month competition.

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Aimed at IIG students across India, this competition provides an exceptional platform for aspiring jewelry designers to conceptualize, create, and showcase their designs. Winning designs will be produced in 22K and 18K gold at Shringar’s advanced manufacturing facility, offering real-world exposure for students.

The competition will be judged by an expert panel, including Chetan Thadeshwar, Chairman & MD of Shringar House of Mangalsutra, Rahul Desai, CEO & MD of IIG, and two leading jewelry retailers. The top finalists will gain invaluable opportunities, including paid internships and potential employment with Shringar, along with sponsorships for their designs. The competition marks a significant step for IIG in its commitment to providing hands-on industry experience alongside academic learning.

This collaboration reflects IIG’s dedication to shaping the future of jewelry design education by offering practical exposure and industry connections. Rahul Desai, CEO of IIG, emphasized that the MoU represents a dynamic approach to cultivating talent, blending tradition with innovation. Meanwhile, Chetan Thadeshwar highlighted Shringar’s commitment to mentoring young talent, fostering creativity, and providing them with the resources to succeed in the jewelry industry.

Speaking on this collaboration, Chetan Thadeshwar, Chairman & MD of Shringar House of Mangalsutra Ltd., shared: “At Shringar, we have always believed in creating new talent. This competition is not just about finding the next great design; it’s about mentoring the next generation of jewelry designers, helping them understand the intricacies of craftsmanship, and providing them with a platform to showcase their vision. We are proud to join hands with IIG in this endeavor, ensuring that creativity meets opportunity in the most impactful way.”

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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.

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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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