The 11th Gemfields and Nazraana Retail Jeweller India Awards were held on 8th August and saw the celebration of excellence in the Indian Jewellery Industry wherein winners were selected by personalities from various walks of life. How often does one get to be a part of the recognition and honour of all the exemplary achievements related to all facets of design and retail in the Indian jewellery industry.
This is the much-needed platform for networking and also to bounce off ideas with the like minded ones. It goes without saying that these efforts are exceptional in the realm of jewellery designing and promotions. Sadly, I couldn’t be physically present for this prestigious event (a treat to the fashionista in me) as I had a prior commitment to be at another event. Nonetheless, this doesn’t mean that you lovelies miss out on all the insights to the fun night that it was. Hence I bring just for you all the happenings from the night that it was! The 11th Gemfields and Nazraana Retail Jeweller India Awards 2015 (RJIA) were held at The Grand Hyatt, Santacruz. The awards night was glistening and shining amidst the presence of celebrated personalities from the Bollywood fraternity like Raveena Tandon, Yami Gautam, Evelyn Sharma, Tisca Chopra, Zoya Afroz, Shraddha Das and few others. Rochelle Maria Rao and Neha Sareen were the hosts for the night.
11th Gemfields and Nazraana Retail Jeweller India Awards Red Carpet
The Retail Jeweller India Awards is definitely the most coveted, prestigious and the most sought-after awards for the Indian retail Jewellery industry. It has given a platform to showcase the creative brilliance of India’s leading and most renowned jewellery houses including Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold, Joyalukkas, Mirari, Hazoorilal, Notandas & Sons, Orra, Popley, Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, and many more. This year’s Award witnessed 1165 entries from across country and finally, after two rigorous rounds of judging only 82 designs made it as the final nominations. Can you imagine the kind of platform for each and everyone to just strut their designs in vogue.
This year, Retail Jeweller India Awards 2015 (RJIA) has launched a special award category – Shoppers’ Choice Award on Amazon India’s website for consumers to vote for their favorite jewellery. The voting was open from July 22 – July 31, 2015 for the RJI shortlisted Gemstone jewellery pieces on Amazon.in’s exclusive “Shoppers’ Choice Award” page. The 3 lucky winners, who participated in the voting process, were awarded with Amazon vouchers worth INR 5000 each to enjoy a convenient and reliable shopping experience on Amazon.in. (Ain’t that cool?)
“These awards were launched at a time when the industry was opening up to the new opportunities of organized retailing. Today, in the context of the transforming consumer landscape, the awards have greater relevance. This also is keeping in mind the ever-versatile cosmopolitan nature of today. These awards bear testimony to the industry’s growing standards of design brilliance catering to the modern consumer’s need for differentiation and uniqueness,” said Soma Bhatta, Editor & Director, The Retail Jeweller India Magazine.
The Jury Panel included Neha Dhupia (Actress), Michelle Poonawalla (Director, Poonawalla Group of Engineering Companies), Rouble Nagi (Artist Muralist), Ananya Banerjee (Artist), Vaishali Banerjee (Managing Director, Platinum Guild India), Shazia Khan (Vice President & Strategic Planning Director, JWT), Radha Kapoor (Founder & Executive Director, Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) and Ashit Kukian (President & COO, Radio City 91.1 FM).
Representing a diverse group of people, distinguished professionals, all of whom are experts and leaders in their independent fields, the eclectic mix draws considerable collective wisdom and experience from across genres that have strong synergies with the jewellery industry.
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