In our final post covering the 2024-25 IGI Expressions™ Jewelry Excellence Award Winners, IGI is pleased to showcase our remaining champions. In total, nine winning designs were chosen from a pool of 1,225 submissions which came in from 54 countries. This year’s theme, ‘A Journey to the Enchanted Forest,’ invited designs blending forest elements, fables, and mystery.
From the CEO
“Congratulations to all the winners! The creativity reflected in the designs for ‘A Journey to the Enchanted Forest’ is truly impressive. This competition serves as an excellent platform for emerging artists to express their passion for jewelry design while celebrating their unique visions and aspirations.”
The Accessories Category
Jewelry accessories include items like headbands, hairpins, brooches, armlets, hand chains, bracelets, rings, and watches. Scoring rewards twists to traditional styles as well as fabrication feasibility. The judging panel selected two beautiful designs as winners; an iPAD design and a hand-drawn sketch.
The All-Seeing Bloom Ear Ensemble – Krishnendhu Aravind, India
I wandered through a dream one night, in a glowing forest, bathed in light. A meadow bloomed with flowers bright, Alive with whispers soft and light. At the heart stood an all-seeing bloom so wise, Iridescent lilac petals and a plume that defies. Its knowing eyes held the forest’s lore, A timeless wisdom from ages before. Around it danced dragonflies so bright, their emerald wings a dazzling sight. Guardians of this magical land, weaving beauty with a gentle hand.
This design captures the enchanting forest from my dream, crafted in 18K gold. The earpiece features a versatile ear cuff and a J-hoop stud with drops. The enchanted flower and leaves are adorned with ronde-bosse enameling—green leaves, lilac and pink flowers, and pink tourmaline centers. The “eye” is highlighted by translucent pale-yellow enamel with an opaque dot for the pupil. Dragonflies with ronde-bosse enameled bodies and plique-a-jour wings, set with bezel emeralds and pavé diamonds, add charm. Baroque pearls and briolette-cut yellow sapphires cascade like moonlit dew, completing this dreamy, magical piece of wearable art.
Artist Spotlight
I’m Krishnendhu N Aravind, a jewelry designer from Kerala, India. I believe that a truly remarkable design transcends mere adornment; it serves as a dynamic narrative, communicating deep emotion and meaning. Proud of my cultural roots, I draw continuous inspiration from the rich traditions of my heritage, which form the cornerstone of my aesthetic and creative vision. I see design as a story, transferring emotions and ideas as powerfully as a well-crafted sentence conveys thoughts from a writer to a reader. I strive to create works that captivate not only with their visual appeal but also with layers of feeling, humor, tension, and interpretation, with empathy guiding every creation. A graduate in Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology – Bangalore, I am currently refining my craft at Reliance Jewels, with aspirations of launching my own brand that celebrates cultural richness with a modern twist.
THE AEONIX – Suchita Das, India
THE AEONIX embodies a mysterious, occult world filled with hidden secrets and surreal events. Inspired by time travel and royal heritage, it is set in a mystical forest where a magical charm conceals its true power. Guarded by a fierce dragon, whose ancient wisdom awakens its protective vision, THE AEONIX transforms the passage of time into wearable art.
Artist Spotlight
I’m Suchita Das, born in Balrambati, an unknown town in West Bengal, India. I completed my higher secondary education and attended a formal jewelry design course at KCA Art Institute in 2020 in Hooghly, Balrambati. After that, I moved to Mumbai to seek opportunities and enhance my experience in the world of jewelry design. I am currently working as an Executive Designer at Om Enterprises under H.K. Designs. It is my dream to participate in various worldwide jewelry design competitions, including IGI, and to learn from and compete with other designers. I specialize in creating gorgeous, eye-catching designs that help H.K. Designs stand out. Working with H.K. Designs has been a journey of continuous learning. Curiosity and a passion for understanding nature and life forms are key to a successful career. With over three years of experience in other companies, I have collaborated with clients and colleagues to create innovative and attractive designs. I am passionate about my work and know how to get the job done. I would describe myself as open and honest, always seeking opportunities to create designs that make gold and diamonds shine.
Awards and recognition
The artists above are being rewarded for their winning submissions with a champion trophy, a 500 USD cash prize, IGI Expressions™ certificate, and widespread social media recognition.
Sincere thanks to our esteemed jurists
This year’s nine IGI Expressions™ winners were selected by an international panel of distinguished experts, including Helen Mao of China, Rajiv Popley of India, Lisa Koenigsberg of the USA, Farah Yazbeck of the UAE along with Varuna D Jani and Neha Lulla of India.
We extend thanks to these esteemed artists for sharing their time and talent in helping IGI recognize and celebrate the creativity and vision of this year’s winners.
IGI Expressions™ remains a free, inclusive contest, celebrating diversity, creativity, and artistic freedom, and uplifting outstanding talent in the jewelry industry.
See More Winners
- From April 15th: IGI Expressions™ Showcase: Convertible Jewelry Winners
- From April 17th: IGI Expressions™ Showcase: Statement Piece Winners
