IIG Celebrates an Alumna’s Design Achievement - Heera Zhaveraat
IIG Celebrates an Alumna’s Design Achievement - Heera Zhaveraat
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IIG Celebrates an Alumna’s Design Achievement
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Oct 03, 2026
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IIG Celebrates an Alumna’s Design Achievement
IIG Celebrates an Alumna’s Design Achievement
Oct 03, 2026
The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) celebrates Ms. Rakhee Biswas Deb’s recognition in the Best Jewellery Designer category at the first edition of the International India Jewellery Awards, an initiative by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Tefla. For the institute, the occasion celebrates both her achievement and the journey of a student who developed a longstanding passion into a professional practice and a business of her own.
A practising advocate at the Gauhati High Court, the Guwahati-based designer had been fascinated by jewellery since childhood, particularly the heritage pieces worn by women in her family. During the Covid lockdown in 2020, she enrolled in IIG’s online jewellery design programme. The format allowed her to study from Guwahati and pursue her interest alongside her established profession.
She subsequently founded
, taking her ideas into manufactured jewellery and building an identity as a designer and entrepreneur. Her latest award follows earlier honours, including the IBJA Golden Girls Award in 2023 and recognition at the National Jewellery Awards.
“Jewellery has fascinated me since childhood, especially the pieces worn by women in my family. I built my career in law, and during the lockdown I decided to study jewellery design through IIG’s online programme. That gave me a way to take a longstanding interest forward. Building Eraya and receiving recognition for my work has made that decision particularly meaningful,” said
Ms. Rakhee Biswas Deb
.
Reflecting on Ms. Rakhee’s journey and IIG’s role in helping students pursue their ambitions, Rahul Desai said:
When someone joins IIG, they are giving time to something they want to do with their life. We have a responsibility to help them take that ambition forward. The curriculum provides the foundation, while the purpos