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North India’s Premier Jewellery Exhibition Returns: 13th Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair to Showcase 1,200+ Sparkling Brands
- Exhibition fondly referred to as ‘Apna Dilliwala Show’ by trade professionals scheduled at Bharat Mandapam by Informa Markets in India to bring together 600+ exhibitors, 1,200+ brands, and an anticipated 25,000+ trade visitors.
- Under its “Celebrating Craftsmanship and Innovation” theme, DJGF 2025 will feature industry seminars on sustainability and innovation, festive glittering designs, recognition of women achievers in the jewellery sector and excellence in the sector
- Diamond jewellery sales in India reached USD 8.5 billion — with potential to rise to 30% of global market share due to rising incomes, growing domestic demand, a young aspirational population, and investor confidence
The 13th edition of the Delhi Jewellery and Gem Fair (DJGF), North India’s foremost B2B jewellery exhibition, is set to transform Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi into a vibrant marketplace of innovation and tradition from September 13-15, 2025. Organized by Informa Markets in India, the exhibition, considered by industry experts and professionals as ‘Apna Dilliwala show’ arrives at a pivotal moment for India’s USD 28.5 billion gems and jewellery sector, bringing together 600+ exhibitors, 1,200+ brands, and an anticipated 25,000+ trade visitors including national sourcing delegates, top retail chains, wholesalers, exporters, designers, and government representatives.
Industry Resilience Amid Market Volatility
Following a record-breaking edition in 2024, DJGF 2025 has emerged as a vital marketplace that drives sourcing, networking, and trade partnerships while navigating volatile gold prices, evolving consumer choices, and global headwinds. The exhibition will showcase a spectacular range of jewellery—from gold, silver, and diamonds in traditional styles such as polki, jadau, filigree, enamelled, kunda and geru, to precious and semi-precious gemstones and cutting-edge design innovations and technology, perfectly timed for the upcoming festive season.
Industry leaders participating in the exhibition include IDT Gemological Laboratories Worldwide, G R Exports, S K Jora Jewellers, Future Gold & Diamond Jewellery Pvt Ltd, Grover Chain Private Limited, Beera Jewellers, Bharat & Prakash Diamonds, Dazzle Jewels, Heera Jewels and Gems Pvt Ltd, Param Sneh Jewellers India Pvt Ltd, Shree Ramdhari Jewellers, K C Jewellers, Shri Balaji Gold, JP Kunta Jewellers LLP, Dazzling Diamonds, Hissaria Diamonds, Aqua Gold, Vikas Chain & Jewellery Pvt Ltd, Yashika Diamonds Private Limited, Charu Chain & Jewels Pvt Ltd, RBZ Jewellers, H K Jewels Pvt Ltd, Riddhima Chain & Jewellery, Jain Dia Mounts Private Limited, Chain House International Pvt Ltd, and M R Parmar, among others.
Spotlight on Sustainability and Innovation
This year’s exhibition will highlight lightweight, durable, and sustainable jewellery, addressing the growing demand for affordable yet aspirational designs while celebrating North India’s enduring love for traditional statement pieces. Building on the success of its “Celebrating Craftsmanship and Innovation” theme, DJGF 2025 will host thought-provoking panels and trend sessions on sustainability and responsible practices, featuring both Indian and international speakers, including experts from Thailand.
Speaking about the upcoming edition, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said, “India’s gems and jewellery market, which stood at USD 78.5 billion in FY21, is projected to expand significantly to USD 117 billion by 2031, underlining both the scale and the resilience of the sector. Besides, diamond jewellery sales in India reached USD 8.5 billion — with potential to rise to 30% of global market share due to rising incomes, growing domestic demand, a young aspirational population, and investor confidence
Against this backdrop and perfectly timed for the upcoming festive season, DJGF 2025 emerges as a catalyst for trade linkages, innovation, and future-focused dialogue. The 13th edition, with 600+ exhibitors, 1,200+ brands, and 25,000+ visitors, will play a pivotal role in enabling sourcing, knowledge exchange, and business collaborations. By creating ample thought leadership through pertinent seminars, DJGF 2025 will help the industry anticipate change, strengthen competitiveness, and capture emerging opportunities in domestic and global markets.”
Celebrating Excellence and Women’s Contributions
DJGF 2025 will feature the prestigious RJGA Awards, with IDT Gemological Laboratories Worldwide as its presenting partner, celebrating excellence across the jewellery industry. The impactful SHAKTI initiative will once again recognize the powerful contributions of women in the jewellery industry, honoring women achievers who are shaping the sector’s future.
The exhibition will also witness exclusive product launches that highlight innovation in jewellery design amid rising gold prices. Further strengthening its global stature, DJGF 2025 is powered by the renowned Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, positioning it among the world’s leading jewellery exhibitions.
Strategic Timing and Industry Support
This edition resonates with Informa Markets in India’s larger annual campaign—the Festivity of Business, celebrating entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and the multiplier impact of exhibitions in powering India’s growth story. With India’s jewellery market entering its most lucrative sales window, the show is perfectly timed to help businesses refresh collections, strike key deals, and stay ahead of trends.
The exhibition is supported by key industry associations including the Bullion & Jewellers Association, Delhi; Delhi Jewellers Association; Karol Bagh Jewellers Association; Maliwara Jewellers Association; All Bullion & Jewellers Association, Delhi; and allied jewellery associations of North India. With participation from marquee names across the industry, DJGF 2025 is set to deliver unmatched opportunities for sourcing, networking, and business collaborations.
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Bvlgari’s Lucia Silvestri Gives Away Top Honours at The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026
Global Design Vision Meets Indian Craftsmanship as Artisan Awards 2026 Celebrates Innovation and Heritage
The 9th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and curated by The Futurist, concluded in Mumbai on April 8, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design.
The Artisan Awards 2026 were powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council.
Held in the distinguished presence of Lucia Silvestri, Creative Director & Gems Buying Director, Bvlgari; Amedeo Scognamiglio, Founder & Creative Director, RFMAS Jewellery Group; Dr. Annapurna Garimella, Art Historian & Designer; Siddharth Kasliwal, Founder, Gem Palace; Milan Chokshi, Founder, Moksh; Amit Pratihari, Managing Director, GIA India; and Paola De Luca, Creative Director & Trend Forecaster, and Curator of the Artisan Awards.
From GJEPC, the event was attended by Kirit Bhansali, Chairman; Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Ashish Borda, Convener – Promotions, Marketing & Business Development; Jayanti Savaliya, Regional Chairman – Gujarat; Vijay Mangukiya, Convener – International Exhibitions; Mansukh Kothari, Convener – Events; and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director.
Instituted in 2014, the Artisan Awards has evolved into one of the industry’s most prestigious design-led platforms—encouraging originality, nurturing creative talent, and supporting India’s journey from a manufacturing powerhouse to a global design destination.
This year’s theme, “Quantum Couture: Re-engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes,” explored a powerful shift in how jewellery is conceived and experienced—where heritage is not just preserved, but reinterpreted for a new era.
Through three creative directions—Embroidery, Micro-Painting, and Poetic Layers—designers presented jewellery that is fluid, expressive, and deeply conceptual, blending traditional craftsmanship with technology, storytelling, and contemporary design thinking.
Embroidery reimagined textile traditions as structure, where elements like lace, thread, and brocade were translated into metal and gemstones. Techniques such as filigree and jali evolved into intricate frameworks, creating pieces that felt layered, lightweight, and architectural.
Micro-Painting celebrated precision and storytelling at a miniature scale—drawing from heritage crafts like meenakari and miniature art. Each piece became a detailed narrative, where craftsmanship, symbolism, and technique came together to create intimate and meaningful expressions.
Poetic Layers explored jewellery as a multi-dimensional form—where nature, emotion, and structure intertwined. Through organic shapes and layered compositions, designers created pieces that felt fluid, sculptural, and deeply expressive.
With over 550 entries, the competition culminated in 27 finalists, whose ideas were brought to life by leading manufacturers, highlighting the seamless synergy between design innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Importantly, the journey of these creations does not end here. The 27 winning pieces will go on to be showcased at leading international platforms such as JCK Las Vegas, Vicenzaoro, IIJS Bharat Mumbai, SAJEX in Saudi Arabia, and other leading trade shows—taking the brilliance of Indian jewellery design to a wider global audience and reinforcing India’s growing presence in design-led jewellery.
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said
“India has long been recognised as a manufacturing powerhouse, but the next phase of growth lies in becoming a global design destination. Platforms like the Artisan Awards play a crucial role in encouraging original thinking and shaping the future identity of Indian jewellery.”
Lucia Silvestri, Jewellery Creative & Gems Buying Director, Bvlgari, Said:
“I have always been deeply fascinated by India’s extraordinary heritage in jewellery, a tradition that is incredibly rich in craftsmanship, symbolism, and artistry. There is a profound sense of history and culture embedded in every detail, which makes it a constant source of inspiration for me. Having reviewed the design sketches, I was particularly struck by the way this heritage is being reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. There is a beautiful balance between tradition and innovation, where legacy meets modern creativity.”
Paola De Luca, Creative Director & Strategist, The Futurist LLC, Said:
“I am honoured to be part of India’s enduring legacy of jewellery and craftsmanship. India continues to inspire the world of jewellery, now empowering a new wave of creative voices and future icons. From heritage to horizon, India fuels the next generation of jewellery designers redefining global aesthetics.”
Ashish Borda, Convener, Promotions & Marketing, GJEPC, said:
“With over 550 entries responding to the theme of Quantum Couture, we witnessed bold imagination and fresh interpretations. Designers embraced heritage as a foundation to create something distinctly modern, reflecting the growing maturity of the talent pool. Through platforms like the Artisan Awards, GJEPC remains committed to nurturing design innovation and strengthening India’s position in high-value, design-led jewellery.”
The awards were adjudicated by an eminent jury comprising Lucia Silvestri, Creative Director & Gems Buying Director, Bvlgari; Amedeo Scognamiglio, Founder & Creative Director, RFMAS Jewellery Group; Dr Annapurna Garimella, Art Historian & Designer; Siddharth Kasliwal, Founder, Gem Palace; and Milan Chokshi, Founder, Moksh.
Amedeo Scognamiglio, Founder & Creative Director, RFMAS Jewellery Group, said:
“My personal journey is rooted in a multi-generational Italian family tradition of craftsmanship, where technique is inherited, refined, and respected. At the same time, I have always felt the need to challenge that legacy through a contemporary design language of my own. This duality is exactly why the Artisan Awards resonate with me. The designers I reviewed carry the same weight of heritage, but also the courage to evolve it — and that is where true creativity lives. I see in them the younger me.”
Dr Annapurna Garimella, Art Historian & Designer, said:
“Refined, ebullient, or wild — craft from India, especially in precious materials, has seduced the connoisseurs of the world for centuries. As an art historian, I am intrigued by the way historic and contemporary makers think through concept, purpose and material. As a designer working with artisan-designers and craftspeople, I am also seduced by the transmission and transformation of historic skills and knowledge. The Artisan Awards allow me to closely observe how other designers work, and it excites me to think about how they visualise concepts and realise them.”
Siddharth Kasliwal, Founder, Gem Palace, Said:
“What really stood out to me while judging at the Artisan Awards was the sheer fearlessness in creativity. There was a beautiful balance—designs that respected tradition, yet weren’t afraid to push boundaries and explore something new. That’s exactly the kind of mindset our industry needs today. Platforms like the Artisan Awards play such an important role in encouraging artisans and designers to think bigger, take risks, and evolve. It’s genuinely exciting to see this level of talent shaping the future of jewellery design.”
Milan Chokshi, Founder, Moksh, said:
“The structure of the Artisan Awards pushes the participants to really explore ideas, and at the same time present originality—extremely relevant in these times of excessive mechanical reproduction, where almost nothing seems original and everything can be made in unlimited quantities.”
Winners: The Artisan Awards 2026
| EMBROIDERY | DESIGNER NAME | MANUFACTURED BY |
| WINNER | Surajit Ghosal | Anan Jewels India LLP |
| 1ST RUNNER UP | Lekshmi Raj Manju | Walking Tree Pvt.Ltd. |
| 2ND RUNNER UP | Prajakta Vesvikar | Anan Jewels India LLP |
Winner Suraji Bhosal
1ST RUNNER UP – Lekshmi Raj Manju
2ND RUNNER UP – Prajakta Vesvikar
| MICRO PAINTING | ||
| WINNER | Kavitha Rajendran | GRT Jewellers |
| 1ST RUNNER UP | Elena Pari | Arun Jewels |
| 2ND RUNNER UP | Archangel Caszo | Farah Khan Fine Jewellery Pvt.Ltd. |
WINNER – Kavitha Rajendran
1ST RUNNER UP – Elena Pari
2ND RUNNER UP – Archangel Caszo
| POETIC LAYERS | ||
| WINNER | Namira Shaikh | Farah Khan Fine Jewellery Pvt.Ltd. |
| 1ST RUNNER UP | Nayonika Chatterjee | Walking Tree Ventures |
| 2ND RUNNER UP | Abhijit Das | Anan Jewels India LLP |
WINNER – Namira Shaikh
1ST RUNNER UP – Nayonika Chatterjee
2ND RUNNER UP – Abhijit Das
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