The New Year calls for New jewellery and new Designs and the ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ took place at 2 venues for the first time!
๐Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC)- 4th-7th Jan 2024
๐Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) – 5th-8th Jan 2024.
The design-led show at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC)- 4th-7th Jan 2024 was inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles, and Leader of the House, Rajya Sabha.
The newest edition to the show in JIO was The Select Club – a high-end Couture Jewellery section. There were also varied product categories ranging from gold, diamond, silver, loose stones (colored and diamond), Lab Grown Diamond, and much more!
The IIJS Signature show at the Bombay Exhibition Centre; the show was inaugurated by:
sDr Devendra Fadnavis, Honโble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Shri Uday Samant, Honโble Minister of Industries, Government of Maharashtra.
Mr. Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading, De Beers
Mr. Sunil Nayak, Chief Executive Officer, Reliance Jewels.
Visitors explored designs from 1400+ exhibitors and 3000+ stalls in different product categories. Additionally, there are also machinery, technology and allied sections; and silver jewellery, artefacts and Innov8 talks and networking events.
Badalia Diamond Jewellers presented Celestial Bridal where each Badalia Diamond jewellery was embellished with natural solitaire diamonds, crafted in an exceptional setting, and is the aftermath of careful precision and flawless artistry.
Layering necklaces remain a popular fashion trend, allowing the expression of an individualโs style by combining various lengths, textures, and pendants for a personalized look. At Badalia Diamond Jewellers, I curated my very own personalised look by layering a solitaire diamond necklace!
My next visit was by Chhaya Jain – The Jewel Artist. Under the brand name Sensuel Jewels, the company specialises in developing one-of-a-kind pieces across all categories including bridal necklaces to everyday wear bracelets, rings, earrings, pendants and a lot more! Based on multi-concept looks from classic to contemporary, modern to ethnic heritage jewels, each masterpiece stands unique and exclusive!
The Jewel Artist, Chhaya Jain passionately shared her 20 years of expertise in designing, creating and crafting exquisite fine jewels.
โFor me as a creative head and the founder member of the company, my idea for creating every piece of beauty is driven by the theory of romanticism and not enlightenment, making it very special and uniqueโฆblending the best of traditional jewellery with the clean modern aesthetics.โ
Chhayaโs personal touches elevate every piece of jewellery impeccably.
Uma Ornaments, a diamond jewellery production house, specialises in Light to Mid-range fine couture and fusion Jewellery, that is crafted with the highest quality standards and complete transparency! Their latest collection โSweet Temptationsโ is inspired by Confections, which are as sweet as candy and as tempting as ice cream!
This fine jewellery collection draws inspiration from the delightful structures and colours of these treats, making each piece a confection for the eye.. and is crafted with intricate detailing and a harmonious blend of soft pinks, blues, and shimmering diamonds.
Adorning the glorious lineage for over 35 years Dassani Brothers are dedicated to pursuing artistic excellence and creating heirloom and contemporary polki Jewellery of unsurpassed beauty. Their in-house dedicated team of artisans ensure artistic fineness and skilled precision to make every piece of Jewellery look priceless and unique!
Since 1988, Mamraj Musaddilal Jewellers from Hyderabad have been renowned for creating timeless jewellery from the Victorian era and today, Mr Arvind Kumar Gupta is carrying forward his family legacy of handcrafted one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
When it comes to designing authentic works of art with varied inspiration, it has to be the skilled team at the House of Sparsh. Presenting their latest masterpiece which incorporates a huge 100-carat leaf-shaped carved emerald. The concept behind this art is to showcase the power of Mother Nature and its offerings towards life. The design language is more contemporary and modern which gives an extravagant look to polki jewellery for todayโs modern women who strive to stand out in their own unique style!
Jadau jewellery has been associated with weddings and festive occasions for centuries and Valentine Jadau jewellery is a trademark of art perfected through the years and they got the best Jadau handcrafted jewels from Jaipur to Mumbai!
The Magic of Micro Pave setting! One of the most popular jewellery settings in mid-size jewellry is Micro Pave Settings; which is a technique that involves setting very small diamonds or other gemstones closely together, in an intricate pattern; and Jhalak Jewellers are renowned for manufacturing studded designer diamond jewellery using Micro Pave Setting. This technique requires great skill, and precision, and is labour-intensive which ensures the final product meets the desired standards. At Jhalak Jewellers, I witnessed intricate diamond-studded designs in the Micro Pave setting.
Every year I witness new jewellery trends and styles, and one of the popular jewellery trends in 2024 is Fusion Jewels! Heedario Gems and Jewels had the world of fusion jewels with intricate designs, and modern ombre colours, where every piece had a story of style and grace.
Itโs always a pleasure visiting Aqua Jewellers and admire their latest and innovative jewellery collection. Featured above are a few jewels from their latest collection which are crafted with the finest gemstone. My favourite is a brooch inspired by the Dubai skyline.
Gold jewellery plays a significant role in most cultures, especially Indian weddings. Brides are adorned with elaborate gold sets, symbolizing their wealth and prosperity. When it comes to exquisite Gold Jewellery for your special occasion, it has to be jewels by SK Seth Jeweller, where every piece is an artwork of sophistication and modernism.
Anokha Jewels, a family-run business house for 9 generations specialises in diamond, solitaire, polki jadau & gold jewellery from Kolkata and are Pan India wholesaler for the last 27 year. Featured above is one of their magnificent masterpieces with the finest emeralds and diamonds.
One of the most trending gemstones anticipated in 2024 in Tanzanite and it was a pleasure to witness this magnificent Tanzanite and Diamond necklace crafted by the skilled artisans of Anand Ranawat!
Delighted to introduce Khrysa, where every piece tells a story of artistry, legacy, and individuality!
The brand is headed by the fourth-generation family jeweller Prajay Soni. Khrysa specialises in offering ethically sourced uniquely cut gemstones and each piece of jewellery at Khrysa is a manifestation of precision, craftsmanship and master detailing.
Mr Nirmal Bardiya, Chairman, of RMC Gems India shared his insights about 2024 Coloured Gemstone Trends.
โEarlier only limited coloured stones were trending, but now there are many coloured gemstones popular amongst many global brands. The most popular gemstones are:
Rubellite, Pink Morganite, Paraiba Tourmaline. And gemstones like Rubellite, Multi Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, and Pink and Peach Morganite make great affordable jewelleryโ
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Presenting the De Beers SynthDetect the most accurate CVD Tester machine from the house of De Beers. The machine detects, CVD, natural diamonds, moissanite and HPHT treated diamonds. Mehta Tools is the only authorised dealer for this machine and they have ready delivery for it!
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Thanking the committee for organising a wonderful show and now I look forward to IIJS Tritiya in Bengaluru!