{"id":35849,"date":"2026-04-10T17:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=35849"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:22:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T03:52:06","slug":"bvlgaris-lucia-silvestri-gives-away-top-honours-at-the-artisan-jewellery-design-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/bvlgaris-lucia-silvestri-gives-away-top-honours-at-the-artisan-jewellery-design-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bvlgari\u2019s Lucia Silvestri Gives Away Top Honours at The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 8th <\/sup>April, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design.<\/p>\n

The Artisan Awards 2026 was powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council.<\/p>\n

Held in the distinguished presence of Lucia Silvestri, Creative Director & Gems Buying Director, Bvlgari; Amedeo Scognamiglio, Founder & Creative Director, RFMAS Jewellery Group; Paola De Luca, Creative Director & Trend Forecaster, and Curator of the Artisan Awards; Dr. Annapurna Garimella, Art Historian & Designer; Siddharth Kasliwal, Founder, Gem Palace; Milan Chokshi, Founder, Moksh; and Amit Pratihari, Managing Director, GIA India.<\/p>\n

The GJEPC leadership in attendance included Kirit Bhansali, Chairman; Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Ashish Borda, Convener \u2013 Promotions, Marketing & Business Development; Jayanti Savaliya, Regional Chairman \u2013 Gujarat; Vijay Mangukiya, Convener \u2013 International Exhibitions; Mansukh Kothari, Convener \u2013 Events; and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director.<\/p>\n

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Instituted in 2014, the Artisan Awards has evolved into one of the industry\u2019s most prestigious design-led platforms, encouraging originality, nurturing creative talent, and supporting India\u2019s journey from a manufacturing powerhouse to a global design destination.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cQuantum Couture: Re-engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes,\u201d explored a powerful shift in how jewellery is conceived and experienced\u2014where heritage is not just preserved, but reinterpreted for a new era.<\/p>\n

Through three creative directions\u2014Embroidery, Micro-Painting, and Poetic Layers\u2014designers presented jewellery that is fluid, expressive, and deeply conceptual, blending traditional craftsmanship with technology, storytelling, and contemporary design thinking.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

These 27 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\u2019s growing presence in design-led jewellery.<\/p>\n

Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC said, \u201cIndia 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lucia Silvestri, Jewellery Creative & Gems Buying Director, Bvlgari, noted, \u201cI have always been deeply fascinated by India\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honoured to be part of India\u2019s 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.\u201d said Paola De Luca, Creative Director & Strategist, The Futurist LLC.<\/p>\n

Ashish Borda, Convener, Promotions, & Marketing, GJEPC said, \u201cWith 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\u2019s position in high-value, design-led jewellery.\u201d<\/p>\n

The awards were adjudicated by an eminent jury comprising Lucia Silvestri, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Dr. Annapurna Garimella, Siddharth Kasliwal, and Milan Chokshi.<\/p>\n

Amedeo Scognamiglio, Founder & Creative Director, RFMAS Jewellery Group said, \u201cMy 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 \u2014 and that is where true creativity lives. I see in them the younger me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Annapurna Garimella, Art Historian & Designer said, \u201cRefined, ebullient, or wild \u2014 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Siddharth Kasliwal, Founder, Gem Palace said, \u201cWhat really stood out to me while judging at the Artisan Awards was the sheer fearlessness in creativity. There was a beautiful balance\u2014designs that respected tradition, yet weren\u2019t afraid to push boundaries and explore something new. That\u2019s 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\u2019s genuinely exciting to see this level of talent shaping the future of jewellery design.\u201d<\/p>\n

Milan Chokshi, Founder, Moksh said, \u201cThe structure of the Artisan Awards pushes the participants to really explore ideas, and at the same time present originality\u2014extremely relevant in these times of excessive mechanical reproduction, where almost nothing seems original and everything can be made in unlimited quantities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Winners: The Artisan Awards 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
EMBROIDERY<\/strong><\/td>\nDESIGNER NAME<\/strong><\/td>\nMANUFACTURED BY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WINNER<\/td>\nSurajit Ghosal<\/td>\nAnan Jewels India LLP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1ST RUNNER UP<\/td>\nLekshmi Raj Manju<\/td>\nWalking Tree Pvt. Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2ND RUNNER UP<\/td>\nPrajakta Vesvikar<\/td>\nAnan Jewels India LLP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Winner Surajit Ghosal<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2ND RUNNER UP – Prajakta Vesvikar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MICRO PAINTING<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WINNER<\/td>\nKavitha Rajendran<\/td>\nGRT Jewellers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1ST RUNNER UP<\/td>\nElena Pari<\/td>\nArun Jewels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2ND RUNNER UP<\/td>\nArchangel Caszo<\/td>\nFarah Khan Fine Jewellery Pvt.Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

WINNER – Kavitha Rajendran<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1ST RUNNER UP – Elena Pari<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2ND RUNNER UP – Archangel Caszo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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POETIC LAYERS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WINNER<\/td>\nNamira Shaikh<\/td>\nFarah Khan Fine Jewellery Pvt.Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1ST RUNNER UP<\/td>\nNayonika Chatterjee<\/td>\nWalking Tree Ventures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2ND RUNNER UP<\/td>\nAbhijit Das<\/td>\nAnan Jewels India LLP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

WINNER – Namira Shaikh<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1ST RUNNER UP – Nayonika Chatterjee<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2ND RUNNER UP – Abhijit Das<\/strong><\/p>\n

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