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In all 9 awards were given away, 3 in each category   Update 2: Apart from attractive cash prizes, the winners of the Artisan Awards will be offered internship with top brands in the industry. Moreover, the winning pieces will be showcased at international trade shows under the India Gallery organised by GJEPC. Winners’ List for the Artisan Awards 2022, Theme: The Collectors: Category: Elizabeth Taylor:                               Winner: Pratiksha Gandle, Pendant. First runner-up: Jayaprabu B, Brooch+Pendant. Second runner-up: Divya Banjare, Necklace+Bracelet.                                    Sub Category: Wallis Simpson:                         Winner: Dip Sit, Brooch. First runner-up: Vishnupada Das, Ring. Second runner-up: Suryadeb Ghosh, Earring.                                     Sub Category: Barbara Hutton:                        Winner: Shrutika Shinde, Necklace. First runner-up: Pooja Mohnani, Ring. Second runner-up: Ruchira Singh, Brooch. Category

570 artisans contested the theme The Collectors!   Update 1: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced the winners of the 5th edition of The Artisan Awards, powered by GIA, at a glittering ceremony in Mumbai. The awards were given away by Chief Guest David Bennett, former Worldwide Chairman, International Jewellery Division, Sotheby’s, along with Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Vipul Shah, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Milan Chokshi, Convener, Promotions, Marketing & Business Development, GJEPC; and Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director, GIA India.   GJEPC conceptualised The Artisan Awards in 2014 with the sole purpose of motivating designers and artisans who are the backbone of this industry. The Awards provides a platform for jewellery designers to push their creativity and design aesthetics to showcase world-class pieces. Over the years, the Artisan Awards has been attracting a lot of entries not just from India, but all parts of the world – thus establishing its p