India's Best Jewellery Designers Shine at the Jewellery Eminence Awards 2026
The 18th Jewellery Eminence Awards (JEA) 2026 celebrated India's top jewellery designers, artisans and industry leaders in Jaipur. Chief Guest Anurag Singh Thakur honoured outstanding talent, while global jewellery icons and renowned personalities joined the glittering gala held alongside JAS – The Premium B2B Show 2026.
Dubai, 08 July 2026:
The evening was graced by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur as the Chief Guest, while actress Yuvika Chaudhary attended as the Celebrity Guest. The event brought together leading jewellers, designers, manufacturers, artisans and industry leaders from across the country.
A key highlight was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Shri Navrattan Kothari for his exceptional contribution to the Indian jewellery industry. Special Artisan Awards were also presented to Shri Avtar Singh Talwar and Shri Abeeuddin for preserving India's rich jewellery-making heritage.
International honours were presented to K.P. Abdul Salam of Malabar Group and Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of Dubai Jewellery Group, recognising their significant contributions to organised jewellery retail.
The Jewellery Eminence Awards 2026 recognised winners across multiple categories, including gold, diamond, polki, gemstone, silver and minimalist jewellery, reaffirming its position as one of India's most prestigious platforms celebrating creativity, innovation and craftsmanship.
