GJF’s National Jewellery Awards also Presented to PC Jeweller, Reliance Jewels, TBZ-the Original, Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers & Jewels Emporium Amongst Others

Highlights

• Paramparik Jewellery of the Year- North award: Hari Prasad Gopi Krishna Saraf Pvt. Ltd. – Gorakhpur

• ​Gem of the Year - North award: Shri Pramod Kumar Agarwal (President, Derewala Jewellery Industries Ltd.)

• Students from renowned institutes from Bangalore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Gandhinagar & Chennai win scholarships worth Rs. 15 lakh

• “NJA Design Digest 2015” unveiled by Hon. Union Minister for MSMEs Shri Kalraj Mishra

The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national nodal trade body for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery sector in India, presented the fifth edition of National Jewellery Awards (NJA 2015), the most prestigious awards in the gems & jewellery (G&J) industry to recognize the immense talent, innovation and creativity of its valued members and associates. PC Jeweller Ltd. won the awards for the Best Single Store of the Year – North and Best Retail Chain. Shri Pramod Kumar Agarwal (President, Derewala Jewellery Industries Ltd.) was crowned with Gem of the Year – North award and he received the award from Hon. Union Minister for MSMEs Shri Kalraj Mishra, who graced NJA 2015 ceremony as chief guest. NJA 2015 Paramparik Jewellery of the Year- North award was given to Hari Prasad Gopi Krishna Saraf Pvt. Ltd. – Gorakhpur. Shree Raj Mahal, Delhi, won the award for the best Jadau Jewellery of the Year - non-precious stone. Jewels Emporium, Jaipur, won the best colored stone jewellery of the year award at NJA 2015.

Presented by G.I.A. and Divine Solitaire, GJF NJA 2015 is an industry’s recognition from the industry, by the industry, to the industry. Under retail category, awards were given to Reliance Jewels, Mumbai, for best diamond jewellery in vogue; Reliance Jewels, Mumbai, for best diamond jewellery in bridal; Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri -The Original, Mumbai, for best gold jewellery in vogue; and Chintamani’s Jewellery Arcade, Mumbai, for best gold jewellery in bridal. In Jadau jewellery category, awards were given to Mahesh Notandass, Mumbai, for precious stone.  Jewels Emporium from Jaipur received the best coloured stone jewellery of the year. Also the Jury panel of the NJA awards selected three students from NIFT --- 2 from Bangalore and 1 from Gandhinagar, for the student category awards. Two more students --- one each from NID and Aesera Academy of Jewellery Design, were selected out of the remaining participants. Anand Shah (Mumbai) won unique jewellery design of the year award.

Mr. Haresh Soni, Chairman, GJF, said, “Last year was a very challenging year but we, at GJF, salute the spirit of all our members who continued to forge ahead despite all challenges. GJF NJA recognizes & supports inspiration, passion, devotion and motivation. GJF NJA 2015 honors every aspect, contribution and endeavor that goes in encouraging & enhancing innovation, creating masterpieces and setting new benchmarks in achieving business growth in the G&J sector.”

Mr. Nitin Kadam, Chairman, NJA Committee, GJF, said, “Our kaarighars, craftsmen and artisans are the lifeline of India’s gems and jewellery sector. The sector has gained global popularity because of its talented craftsmen, jeweler designs, its superior practices in cutting and polishing fine diamonds and precious stones and its cost-efficiencies. GJF NJA 2015 is about crafting inspiration, passion, devotion and motivation for the sector. Honoring the innovation and creativity that inspires the flair of such talent is the core objective.”

Mr. Manish Jain, Vice Chairman, GJF, said, “The trust and faith of its members, industry and government have undoubtedly contributed to this non-profit organization's growth in the sector and established NJA Awards as the most prestigious & coveted in the industry.”

This year, GJF also has unveiled an exclusive directory of all participating jewellery designs “NJA Design Digest 2015” which showcased all the master pieces of NJA 2015 participants. NJA Design Digest 2015 will be circulated to all GJF members and associations across India.

For best unique and innovative promotion of the year, Punjabi Saraf from Indore bagged the awards while Kirtilal Kalidas Jewellers from Coimbatore received the awards for best advertising campaign in print, audio and visual. The best single store of the year region wise went to PC Jewellers Delhi (north), Kothari Jewellers from Jabalpur, L Gopal Jewellers from Guwahati, Dass Jewellers from Nagpur and KGK Entice (India) from Bengaluru. The best retail chain went to PC Jewellers from Delhi.

The other nationwide best jewellers’ (Paramparik Best Jewellery) awards were bagged by Manik Chand & Sons (Jewellers) Private Limited – Guwahati for Central East India; Navrathan Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. – Bengaluru; and Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, Mumbai. Mr. Nitin Khandelwal of Khandelwal Jewellers (Akola) accepted the Gem of the Year – West. Gem of the year - South was Shri Muthu Venkatram (of Mahalakshmi Jewellery President of Coimbatore Jewellery Manufacturer Association). Gem of the year – East & Central was Shri Sankar Sen (of Senco Gold & Diamonds). Shri Mithun Sacheti (Co-Founder & CEO CaratLane.com) was Yuva Gem of the Year. Shri G. Rajendran of GRT Group was crowned with Anmol Ratna award and his son GR Anantha Padmanabhan received the award from Hon. Union Minister for MSMEs Shri Kalraj Mishra, who graced NJA 2015 ceremony as chief guest.

Under Manufacture category, the best diamond, gold, Jadau and Platinum jewellery awards went to M/s Hari Krishna Group, Mumbai, Anand Shah, Mumbai, Rosentiques Fine Jewellery, Mumbai and BN Jewellers, Mumbai. The best C Z Jewellery Design of the year was bagged by M/s M. Mehta & Sons, Mumbai.

Shri Pramod Kumar Agarwal, President, Derewala Jewellery Industries Limited

This ardent believer in Karma started with one room and just one customer which has now become a caravan. His love affair with jewellery and designs started two decades ago but he is still in love with them even now. Shri Pramod Kumar Agarwal, President, Derewala Jewellery Industries Limited has built an empire spanning 250,000 sq. ft. area, more than 1500 employees having a clientele across 30 countries and 5 continents. It was his far sightedness, constant hard work, dedication and perseverance that he achieved so much in such less time. Driven by Shri Agarwal’s vision, Derewala has taken Indian artistry in silver jewellery across the world that reflects finesse and class. This is well exemplified by Mr. Agarwal receiving the national jewellery Award for the Best Silver jewellery Manufacturer by the gems and jewellery Trade federation and the highest Silver jewellery export award 2009. And he didn’t restrict himself only to our country’s boundaries. With the acquisition of four major Gold jewellery manufacturing companies from Italy, Derewala has forayed into the field of Gold Jewellery Manufacturing. It’s a landmark achievement in the rich history jewellery manufacturing, first company to bring Italian Technology and over 20 Italian Consultants to work in India. Derewala houses the largest gold chain and Jewellery manufacturing factory in Sitapura Industrial Area, Jaipur! Under Shri Agarwal guidance and vision, the company is set to recreate its magic, not only in silver jewellery, but also across the spectrum of gold jewellery. Shri Agwarwal has been on board of many trade associations like GJEPC, JAS, Sitapura Gems & Jewellery Association and Past Regional Chairman of GJF. Apart from this he is Chairman of modern jewelry institute IIGJ, Jaipur, an initiative by GJEPC. Shri Aggarwal was awarded with “Rajasthan Gaurav” by Sansakarti a Social Organization in Year 2012. His manufacturing units have bagged various state and national level awards like highest Jewellery export award from Govt. of Rajasthan and been adjudged biggest exporter of Silver Jewellery in India by GJEPC in year 2009. He was also awarded National Jewellery Awards for most preferred manufacturer of Silver Jewellery. Apart from these trade awards unit has bagged awards in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility and Efficient use, reuse and recycle of Water by RIICO (Rajasthan Industrial and Investment Corporation). His Philanthropic nature is not known to many, but he has contributed immensely to the development of society, be it through heathcare, education, donations or sponsoring charity events for underprivileged people.

About the All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation

The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) represents over 6,00,000 players comprising manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, laboratories, gemologists, designers and allied services to the domestic Gems & Jewellery industry. The Gems & Jewellery industry is a hand crafted and labour intensive with over 1 crore strong labour force engaged in the manufacturing of jewellery industry in the domestic sector. The Federation’s mission is to support and promote the progress and prosperity of all the members in the gems and jewellery industry across India. It also provides regular news updated on notifications, rules and regulations declared by the Government. It promotes the trade, by participating in promotional events on a national level. It encourages the trade through the organization of consumer exhibits in India. It also counsels educational and research institutes that help in developing superior quality and high standards for effective functioning of the trade. The gems and gold jewellery business has made significant contribution to the Indian economy and society. The sector has grown phenomenally on the national and international front in the last few years. The industry is in transition phase where family owned entrepreneurial businesses are slowly evolving and transforming into organized professional organizations. Creating a proper policy framework will pave the way for stimulating growth and encouragement.