IIGJ - Delhi (Anushka Singhal, Cherry Sahni, Rachna Gupta, Rahul Luthra)
IIGJ Delhi Profile
Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Delhi is one of the oldest and prestigious institutes of its kind in the country. Set up in 1986, the institute’s history of jewellery education in design, gemology and manufacturing reads like a chronicle of the jewellery industry’s own growth and sophistication. Students here develop individual creativity, understanding and skills in Jewellery Design, Gemology and Manufacturing through integrated and market oriented courses.
IIGJ-Delhi aims at imparting a high level of systematic education in jewellery design, gemology and manufacturing so as to improve the quality of the Indian jewellery products at par with international standards. Furthermore, we focus on understanding and bringing awareness in Jewellery Design Concept and to introduce to the world Indian Jewellery and Western Designs for the Indian market and for export purposes.
We are located at Jhandewalan with a campus fully equipped with facilities for conducting various courses in Gemology, Design and manufacturing. We can proudly claim that we have the best set up for imparting manufacturing training in the whole state.
Our Instructors are professionally trained and have a wide market exposure which benefits the students and makes them market ready apart from technical education being covered in the curriculum.
The Institute has trained thousands of students since its inception. It has made a mark not only in India but also Internationally. Also, Institute has won close to 100 awards at National and International Competitions.
In other words, Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Delhi is serving the jewellery industry by creating a world-class professional manpower talent pool for the fast growing Jewellery Sector as well as generating employment opportunities through entrepreneurial ventures by its students. At the core of the institute’s activity is its commitment to education.
IIGJ Delhi – COLLECTION NOTE AND COMPANY PROFILE OF THE DESIGNERS
Cherry Sahni (IIGJ) and Raghav Sahni (GIA) together founded "Diamondtree" in 2006, dealing in Fine Diamond Jewelry. Since inception, Diamondtree has been known for its distinctive style and for pushing the creative envelope, which has resulted in breath-taking jewelry masterpieces.
Cherry's vision behind Diamondtree’s Fine Jewels is to create an intelligent, contemporary platform for jewellery lovers seeking modern and fashionable designs, high quality finish and a personal touch.
"Entangles in our choices, Influenced by what's around; Tassels solve the confusion, Contrary to how they sound" Cherry Sahni will be showcasing her Fine Jewelry collection called "Tassels" at the IIJW 2015. The collection blends together Emeralds, South Sea Pearls and Uncut & Full cut Diamonds.
"A tuft of loosely hanging jewels knotted at one end to adorn your being forms the underlying concept of my collection" says Cherry Sahni.
Rahul Luthra
Ra Abta is an incarnation of art where ardors of thoughts are synopsized to an idea flourishing into reality of jewels. Brand caters to country’s unique & exquisite craftsmanship by forging handcrafted adornments with finest gemstones. Femininity forms the essence of the label with styles that signify youth, glamour & sophistication. Rahul Luthra CEO "Ra Abta" has been associated with the Jewellery
Industry since years now,An Accredited Jewellery Professional from Gemological Istitute of America, He completed an extensive course from Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery where he stood first in his class. After work Experience at Gitanjali he then launched his designer label which now caters Exquisite Clientele. Ra Abta Retails through various Multi Designer Stores also recently got on board with Pernia's Pop Up Store.
The Collection to be showcased at IIJW 2015 is entitled “Enchantress” portraying enchanting powers of a women , which draws other people towards her . The Collection is essentially cocktail in nature using color palette of Black & Golden.
The Motifs are traditional but form is contemporary. The collection highlights power of Gold & Black. Black highlighted with use of Black Enamel & Onyx. Hand sawed Jali is the highlight of Collection with hanging chains & stones to complete the overall cocktail look. The Range includes Wazech collars,Handharness,Bodice Ornament,Ankle Cuff,Hair Accessory,Waist Belt to name a few.
Rachna Gupta
Jewellery studio was formed with a mission to provide a world of fine quality, contemporary and genuine jewellery pieces at affordable prices. The wide range of enchanting Diamond jewellery that one sees at jewellery studio really makes your imagination come true.
Rachna launched Jewellery Studio with an aim to provide exquisite designs in High Quality Diamonds at affordable prices .Her foray into jewellery business happened quite by chance but her hard work, persistence and Indepth knowledge about Diamonds have helped her in carving a name for herself in the jewellery business. She deals in Diamond, Kundan and Polki Jewellery . She also supplies Loose Diamonds. Her Collection- RAJAS Rachna's zest and drive to blend the indian traditional jewellery pieces with the modern silhouettes made her design the new line called RAJAS . RAJAS showcases contemporary styling and redesigning of the age old jewellery pieces into STATEMENT PIECES making it desirable for today's women .
Anushka Singhal
Derived from one of the avatars of goddess Laxmi, Vararoha means ‘ready to offer boons.’ Steeped in culture, the jewels offered by the brand are indeed conceived as blessings or boons to the women and men who wear them. The jewels signify eternal beauty, power, inspiration and uniqueness for each individual who wears them. A year old Jewellery house specializes in one of a kind bespoke handmade jewellery making great efforts to personalize it to the highest level of rarity and craftsmanship. The Collection draws inspiration from artist’s paintings by the designer, different cultures, different aspects of nature and technology. Anushka Singhal and Asavri Singhal founder of the brand Vararoha. Anushka a multi-talented artist at heart, who Anushka holds a Bachelor in Commerce from University of Delhi, a Diploma in Fine Arts from National institute of Fine Arts, Delhi, degrees in gemology, jewellery designing from IIGJ-D New Delhi and has completed a jewellery manufacturing course from Central Saint Martin, University of London Arts. Asavri Singhal, who holds a bachelor in commerce from university of Delhi, a diamond grader from IIGJ- D and who is perusing her Msc from University of Bath , London looks after all the important decisions of the brand . Till now the brand has spread to different parts of the world.
Felicia- This collection represents a woman’s life journey. Right from infancy, to girlhood, to youth and in the role of a bride; a woman’s journey is all about adapting and growing. With children, middle age and finally as an old lady she manages her day to day life with peace and tranquility that reflects in these jewels with their flow and enigma.