WINNER
Designer: Namira Shaikh
Manufactured by: Farah Khan Fine Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
The Blue Bloom: Drawing cues from the perennial delphinium flower, the tapering earrings in yellow gold begin with pavé-set diamond posts, followed by oval yellow beryl, and graduate into a cluster of carved lapis lazuli in dark and light hues, blue sapphires, and chalcedony, terminating in bezel-set droplets of diamonds and blue sapphires.
FIRST RUNNER-UP
Designer: Nayonika Chatterjee
Manufactured by: Walking Tree Ventures
Molten Thoughts: The striking earrings express layered emotions — grief, happiness, melancholy, and insecurity — mirroring the full gamut of feelings one carries within. Each layer is defined by a distinct pattern, reflecting the wearer’s restless cauldron of thoughts. Diamonds are flush-set across the surface like scattered fragments of the mind, glimmers of clarity emerging in the midst of chaos. Crafted using the ancient technique of steel annealing, the surface flows in fluid, organic forms, translating intangible emotions into a wearable narrative of inner experience.
SECOND RUNNER-UP
Designer: Abhijit Das
Manufactured by: Anan Jewels India LLP
Whispers of Spring: The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms is captured in this stylised brooch wrought in gold. The delicate blooms are reimagined as layered metallic weaves, electroplated in delicate pink to echo the gentle translucence of petals. Each bloom is centered on a yellow cushion-cut diamond, encircled by white diamonds that lend a touch of brilliance to the composition. The blooms rest on a blackened metal branch adorned with black diamonds, while pear-cut diamonds at the tips suggest the emergence of new buds. Through layering and contrast, the brooch transforms nature into a graceful expression of renewal and enduring beauty.
FINALIST
Designer: Divya Sharma
Manufactured by: Banas Jewels LLP
Floral Muse: The statement earrings, craft ed with blue rhodium trellised petals set against diamond-carpeted petals, each centered on a bud articulated with Tahitian pearls, serve as a metaphor for life’s dichotomy — the delicate balance between fragility and strength, harmony and chaos, vulnerability and resilience, imperfection, and beauty. Hidden within the folds of the petals lies a deeper meaning: the bud signifies change and new direction, the diamond-set petals symbolise brighter facets of life, while the delicate filigreed petals reflect the inner strength that carries one through life’s storms.
FINALIST
Designer: Jatin Kohli
Manufactured by: Anan Jewels India LLP
Persistence of Joy: The hooped earrings in gold and black enamel reflect nature’s ever-evolving ecosystem, where tiny petalled florets designed with high gloss and matte finishes, create a dialogue of light and shadow. Caught within life’s circular spool, the earrings trace the heavier passages in black enamel, while diamonds echo triumph. Through it all, the tiny blooms reveal a hardy spirit, embodying the enduring beauty found in life’s small but meaningful moments.
FINALIST
Designer: Shivali Singh (IIGJ Student)
Manufactured by: Kaamya Jewels
Roots That Remember: Inspired by the iconic and revered banyan tree, the curvaceous, swirling gold earrings are a poetic ode to heritage and cultural memory. The banyan, a sacred gathering place where rituals are performed and stories pass through generations, is a keeper of collective memory. The earrings, designed as sculpted, layered canopies, evoke dense leaves articulated with tsavorite garnets, symbolising life, renewal, and growth. Delicate suspended strands, accented with rock crystal droplets, suggest vulnerability balanced with endurance, while the intertwined central form recalls the banyan’s aerial roots, realised in smoky quartz, standing for strength.
FINALIST
Designer: SK Riaj Uddin
Manufactured by: Mani Jewel
Tidal Geometry: Drawing inspiration from the curious geometry of the star snail, these ear studs become a study in natural form and texture. The spiral shell is reimagined in mother-of-pearl, specially carved with a distinctive, tactile corn-kernel texture, symbolising abundance. At the centre, a brilliant brown smoky topaz evokes sun-drenched soil, while the composition is softened by the milky glow of round pearls and diamonds that complete the design.
FINALIST
Designer: Suryadeb Ghosh
Manufactured by: Gehna Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.
Kinetic Nature: The playful, nature-inspired yet elegant 18-karat rose gold earrings each feature a floral post from which two entwined streamers extend, fitted with a micro ball-bearing mechanism that allows the design to spin 360 degrees with every movement of the wearer. The earrings are lavishly embellished with pear-cut diamonds in prong settings, along with yellow, orange, green and blue sapphires in micro-pavé settings.
FINALIST
Designer: Vishnupada Das
Manufactured by: Popley Diamond & Gold Plaza Pvt. Ltd.
The Floating Zen Garden: This standout ring unfolds in layers, revealing its narrative gradually. The topmost layer features carved clouds of rock crystal, beneath which lies a two-step rotating mechanism that allows the clouds to part, unveiling the garden below. The hidden layer is articulated with the random placement of emeralds, highlighting the spontaneity of natural growth. At the centre rests a 1.5-carat emerald-cut diamond, envisioned as the fount of life and energy. The composition is anchored by a twisted shank, finely engraved, and peppered with diamonds. Together, the elements create a graceful dialogue between movement and stillness.