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The RBS SOLITAIRE Design Awards were held at the Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt, on 21st August, 2010. Here is the list of winners.

<strong>Formal Wear Winners </strong>

<strong>SANGAM CHAINS -- (FIRST PRIZE FORMAL WEAR) </strong>

<strong>Moksha </strong>

The gold and onyx ring takes us back to Bodh Gaya during the time  when Lord Buddha (depicted here in black onyx on an enamelled lotus) sat  under the peepal tree (featuring layered leaves in burnished gold) to  gain enlightenment. The ring achieves its true form only when worn in  the middle finger as the leaves spread out like a mat seating a calm and  serene Buddha on it.

<strong>ANSAA – (SECOND PRIZE FORMAL WEAR) </strong>

<strong>Incredible India </strong>

The hand painted traditional but utterly modern bracelet represents  an eternal cycle of continuity, which has no beginning and no end – a  vedic thought that suggests that the Universe and Time are unending  (Anant).  The asymmetrical kada is studded with tanzanite and emerald –  both signifying spirituality.

<strong>ROYAL ITALIAN JEWELLERY – (THIRD PRIZE FORMAL WEAR) </strong>

<strong>Trimurti</strong>

The diamond and rose cut gold bracelet is topped with a beautiful  flower representing the holy trinity -- Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh,  emanating a sublime but powerful universal  message that the creator  alone helps you to shape your destiny.

<strong>ASMI JEWELLERY INDIA PVT LTD  (CRITICS' AWARD – FORMAL WEAR) </strong>

<strong>Samsara</strong>

The gold arm band simplifies the four cycles of human life  (childhood, youth, adulthood and old age) in the four charms shaped in  the form of bottles depicting a milk bottle, a soft drink can, an  alcohol bottle, and a saline bottle.

<strong>Daily Wear Winners </strong>

<strong>PRISTINE JEWELLERY -- (FIRST PRIZE  DAILY WEAR) </strong>

<strong>Gandhiji's Vision</strong>

The trendy gold neckwear reminds us of the messages of the Mahatma  which are globally relevant even today. Gandhi's views and insight are  reflected through his trademark spectacles, which form the motif of this  ornament. Each round golden lens contains a nugget of his philosophy:  self reliance; non violence; and secularism among many others.  The gold  and diamond necklace contains emeralds, orange sapphire (denoting  spirituality) and even non-precious material like glass, thread and salt  (reminiscent of the Dandi March). 'Be the change you want to see in the  world', is what the Mahatma professed, and this jewelled ornament does  just that by propagating the age-old values of peace and harmony that  will help us sail through in the modern world.

<strong>RACHNA JEWELLERS – (SECOND PRIZE – DAILY WEAR) </strong>

<strong>Mohini</strong>

The mango shaped gold pendant outlined with diamonds recreates a  popular flavour of India. It is topped with a green-leafed diamond  decoration, which stand for our rich heritage and culture. Just like  modern India, 'Mohini' is rooted in tradition and yet embraces  international sensibilities.

<strong>ASIAN STAR – (THIRD PRIZE – DAILY WEAR) </strong>

<strong>The Dancing Flame</strong>

Bharathanatyam (the fire dance) is a well known South Indian dance  form and is an essential part of every celebration. The gold textured  and filigreed pendant on a black cord takes the shape of a solitary  flame, with a dancer's silhouette on top. The pendant uses wood and silk  lace to fashion every minute detail of the dance, from the flair of the  dancer's attire to the ghungroos (bells), in a bid to celebrate the  rich mythological heritage of India.

<strong>KALASH  -- (CRITICS' AWARD – DAILY WEAR) </strong>

<strong>The Heart of India</strong>

Mumbai, the financial hub of India, is the inspiration behind this  diamond ring. The blossoming flowers capture the essence of the  ever-growing city, and the tiny diamonds represent millions of aspirants  who flock to the city to realise their dreams. The curves signify the  transportation system and the other infrastructural amenities and other  development in the city. The green and yellow arcs are symbolic of the  clean and green Mumbai.

<strong>Sketches</strong>

<strong>OPULENT WONDER  (FIRST PRIZE  - SKETCH)</strong>
-- Suryadeb Ghosh, Senior Head Designer, Sama Jewellery

The art deco gold bracelet draws inspiration from the spherical  architectural patterns of India. The bracelet is made of up several  concentric layers and studded with pave diamonds. The artistic piece is  accented with rubies to highlight the different curvilinear layers.

<strong>FEATHERY DELIGHT (SECOND PRIZE  -- SKETCH)</strong>
-- Rashi Agrawal, Mumbai

The gold bracelet features a motif shaped in the form of a peacock  feather. A case of  art imitating life, the enamelling work artistically  captures the subtle nuances and gradations of the colours on the  feathers of a peacock. Opals are used to carefully hold the gold  enamelled feather in place, while actual feathers add a delicate touch  to this dramatic piece.

<strong>VANDE MATARAM! (THIRD PRIZE – SKETCH)</strong>
-- Deepika Jain, Krishna Jewels

India's national song Vande Mataram is inscribed on this gold  circular pendant on a chain. The pendant has a backdrop of diamonds  evoking the colours of our national flag. The words carried in the  pendant fill us with pride for the nation and generates positive energy.

<strong>AURA OF ROYALTY (CRITICS' AWARD – SKETCH)</strong>
By Lalmohon Bera

The eye-catching long, curvilinear earrings capture the romance of  the Mughal era. Pearls, diamonds and intricate filigree work fuse into a  singular expression – highlighting delicate graceful lines that reach  out to kiss the shoulders.

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