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JEA 2025 Second Jury Round Marks a Sparkling Milestone in Jewellery Design Excellence
The Second Jury Round of the Jewellery Eminence Awards (JEA) 2025 lit up Jaipur with brilliance on 13th June at Rose’ Amer, setting a new standard for creativity and craftsmanship in the Indian jewellery industry.
The prestigious event brought together some of the most innovative and breathtaking jewellery designs, evaluated by an expert panel of jurors known for their sharp insights and deep industry knowledge. Their discerning judgment helped spotlight the most exceptional entries, narrowing down the finest talents for the final stage of the competition.
More than just a jury round, the day became a celebration of artistry, innovation, and dedication. It reflected the tireless effort of designers, the collaborative spirit of the organizing team, and the unwavering support of sponsors and partners who continue to believe in the vision of JEA.
This successful milestone not only moves the competition closer to its grand finale but also reaffirms JEA’s commitment to nurturing and recognizing excellence in jewellery design on a national scale.
The session saw a power packed panel of experts that comprisedSurendra Mehta, National Secretary- IBJA,Ranjith Singh,Head of Business Development, IIBX, Shweta Dhanak, Director – Vijay Exports,S Thirupathi Rajan, MD Goldsmith Academy, Shivanshu Mehta, SVP & Head Bullion-MCX.The session was moderated by Chirag Seth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus.
Some salient points made by the panelists:
- Gold prices are not linked to consumer demand. They are linked to central bank buying and ETFs
- Till the banking system doesn’t collapse, gold price will continue to rise
- Jewellers were advised to use a mix of futures and options for risk mitigation
- Given the current situation manufacturers selling on credit or unfavorable deals could be fatal flaw for business.
- Precious metals forecast: Surendra Mehta said he sees gold in 2026 in $4900-5100 range and silver in $90-105.Looking further he said by 2030-2035 gold could touch $18000- 20000 and silver could reach $500. Chirag Seth predicted silver touching $105 this year and gold moving in the $ 5200- $ 5500.
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