Follow the complete journey from entries opening to the grand award night.
Submissions open across all 19 categories. Manufacturers and retailers are eligible to enter. Detailed entry guidelines are available on the category page.
Final date for manufacturers to submit entries and supporting documentation.
All images and documentation must be received by the stipulated date. Late entries will not be accepted.
The jury panel reviews all submitted entries and prepares the shortlist. Pieces are assessed on originality, craftsmanship, use of material, and aesthetic value.
Shortlisted pieces are presented physically before the full jury for hands-on evaluation. Entries are examined for craftsmanship, finish, material quality, and design integrity.
The industry gathers for an evening of celebration and recognition. Winners are unveiled before their peers with celebrity presence and extensive media coverage.
Many awards exist. Few carry genuine weight. The JJS–IJ Design Awards is one that the trade takes seriously — because it has been built carefully, judged rigorously, and publicised widely for fifteen consecutive years. Here is what participation means in practice.
More than an award, it is recognition, visibility, and a place in the history of Indian jewellery design.
Finalists and winners are featured across Indian Jeweller Magazine, Diamond World, and the award's digital and social channels — reaching thousands of buyers, retailers, and media contacts nationwide.
Our panel includes architects, film personalities, and luxury fashion designers who bring an independent perspective to your work — validation that extends beyond the jewellery trade.
A craftsman from Coimbatore and a jewellery house from Mumbai compete in the same categories. Success is determined by the strength of the design, not the size of the business.
Every finalist piece becomes part of the IJ Design Awards archive — a documented record of Indian jewellery design excellence spanning more than fifteen years.
The award night is one of the most anticipated evenings in the jewellery calendar. Winners are celebrated before industry leaders, competitors, media representatives, and distinguished guests.