Bollywood glamour met India’s golden legacy on October 2, 2026, as the inaugural India International Jewellery Awards (IIJA) transformed The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake into a spectacular evening of jewellery, fashion, entertainment and industry recognition. Presented by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Tefla’s, the black-tie celebration brought together leading manufacturers, retailers, designers, craftsmen, entrepreneurs and jewellery industry leaders alongside five prominent Bollywood stars.
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The evening was designed as a grand celebration of the people behind India’s jewellery industry, combining the elegance of a red-carpet Bollywood event with the heritage and craftsmanship of the country’s jewellery trade. With India Gold Metaverse (IGM) as the Title Partner and Royal Chains Limited as the Powered By partner, IIJA 2026 marked the beginning of a new platform dedicated to recognising excellence across India’s gold, silver, platinum and jewellery ecosystem.
From the 6 PM red carpet to the final honour of the night, the event unfolded with fashion, music, celebrity appearances and award presentations. Ameesha Patel opened the ceremony on stage, followed by Celina Jaitly, former Miss India Sangeeta Bijlani and screen legend Meenakshi Seshadri. Arbaaz Khan took charge of the final two Shades, presenting some of the evening’s most anticipated honours, including the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The celebration also featured three couture fashion sequences — The Golden Beginning, India Shines and The Future Shines — which brought jewellery and fashion together between the award segments. The combination of Bollywood personalities, couture, music and industry recognition gave the inaugural IIJA a distinct red-carpet character while keeping India’s jewellery community at the centre of the celebration.
IIJA 2026 Recognises India’s Jewellery Industry
The inaugural awards featured 54 categories and nearly 180 nominations, bringing together some of the most recognised names across India’s jewellery sector.
Among the major honours were:
- Titan Company Limited — Manufacturer of the Year
- Kalyan Jewellers — National Jewellery Retailer of the Year
- Malabar Gold & Diamonds — Global Indian Jewellery Icon
- Senco Gold — Jewellery Brand of the Year
- Indriya (Aditya Birla Jewellery) — Jewellery Company of the Year
- Chandukaka Saraf — Heritage Legacy Award
- Swarnshilp Chains & Jewellers — Hall of Fame
- Emerald Jewel Industry India — Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Emerald Jewel Industry India brought the awards ceremony to an emotional close, recognising a name associated with the industry’s long-standing legacy.
Bollywood Stars Add to the Night of Jewellery and Glamour
The presence of five Bollywood personalities became one of the key attractions of the inaugural IIJA. Their participation added a cinematic dimension to an evening otherwise centred on jewellery makers, retailers, designers and industry pioneers.
Ameesha Patel, Celina Jaitly, Sangeeta Bijlani, Meenakshi Seshadri and Arbaaz Khan each played a role in the ceremony, from opening the awards and presenting honours to recognising the industry’s legacy names.
The evening concluded with all five celebrities being felicitated on stage, followed by a grand photograph titled ‘The Stars Behind the Shine’, before guests moved on to the networking dinner and dance floor.
Every Nominee Gets a Moment in the Spotlight
IIJA 2026 also introduced a special recognition initiative beyond the main awards ceremony. In what was described as a first for an Indian jewellery awards show, every nominee was felicitated at a dedicated photo booth outside the ballroom.
An AI Photo Scan facility also allowed guests to download photographs from the evening, adding a technology-led element to the event and extending the celebration beyond the main stage.
About India International Jewellery Awards
The India International Jewellery Awards (IIJA) is an initiative by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Tefla’s to recognise excellence across India’s gold, silver, platinum and jewellery ecosystem.
The awards recognise contributions from manufacturers, retailers, designers, entrepreneurs, innovators and legacy houses.
The first edition was held on October 2, 2026, at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, with India Gold Metaverse (IGM) as Title Partner and Royal Chains Limited as Powered By partner.
FAQ’s
1. What was the main theme of the India International Jewellery Awards 2026?
The inaugural IIJA combined Bollywood glamour with India’s jewellery heritage, bringing together celebrities and leading members of the jewellery trade for an evening focused on fashion, entertainment, craftsmanship, business achievements and industry recognition.
2. When and where was IIJA 2026 held?
The first India International Jewellery Awards were held on October 2, 2026, at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake. The evening featured a red carpet beginning at 6 PM, followed by award presentations, fashion sequences, performances and a networking dinner.
3. Who organised the India International Jewellery Awards 2026?
IIJA 2026 was presented by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Tefla’s. India Gold Metaverse (IGM) was the Title Partner, while Royal Chains Limited was the Powered By partner.
4. How many categories and nominations were included in IIJA 2026?
The inaugural edition featured 54 categories and nearly 180 nominations. The awards recognised a broad range of achievements across India’s jewellery industry, including manufacturing, retail, branding, heritage, craftsmanship and industry leadership.
5. Which Bollywood celebrities were part of IIJA 2026?
The inaugural awards featured Ameesha Patel, Celina Jaitly, Sangeeta Bijlani, Meenakshi Seshadri and Arbaaz Khan. They participated in different parts of the ceremony, presented honours and were felicitated on stage before the evening concluded with the ‘The Stars Behind the Shine’ photograph.
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