Diamonds are the ultimate scene stealers at receptions and sangeets, with modern brides opting for couture diamond creations to add glamour to their special events. Thematic weddings have become the norm, featuring coordinated dress codes, picturesque settings, choreographed performances, custom haute couture, all complemented by high-end designer jewels.
Solitaire International begins a series of real brides wearing natural, mined diamonds to celebrate their special moments, sealing their bonds with these timeless sparklers.
Meet Ashna and Smit, whose love story began through a dating app, and their first date in a dimly lit NYC bar on a snowy winter day lasted seven hours, setting the stage for a life-changing journey.
Though they came from different worlds—Ashna, a corporate strategist from a Sindhi family in Mumbai, and Smit, a stylish banker from a Gujarati community in New Jersey—they shared essential bonds. Both were eldest siblings, grew up in close-knit communities, and shared passions for dosas (Indian pancakes), Bollywood movies, and travelling.
Ashna and Smit dubbed their wedding weekend “Ashna & Smit Kii Prem Kahani.” For the Sangeet, Ashna wore Amit Aggarwal and custom fine jewellery by Moskh, and for the reception, in the glorious Biltmore ballroom, Ashna and Smit paid tribute to their ‘rose-coloured’ future. That night, Ashna wore Zara Umrigar with a brilliant baguette necklace and earring set by Moksh, and Smit looked handsome in a Manish Malhotra suit.
(Left) A close-up of the custom-designed gold choker by Moksh reveals a stunning double-drop circular pendant enriched with baguette and round diamonds, elegantly fringed with pearls. Flanking the centrepiece are two curvaceous diamond-studded motifs add to the allure. The rings, studded with natural diamonds and gemstones, are designed by TriJewels. (Right) The bride in full splendour.Jyoti, the bride’s mother, radiates elegance in a bespoke necklace adorned with two rows of stylised drop motifs and fancy-shaped diamonds. The necklace is accentuated by tanzanite drops, perfectly complementing her structured ensemble which she wore for the Sangeet ceremony. Jewellery by MokshFor the wedding ceremony at Biltmore Miami, the bride, in a Shyamal & Bhumika ensemble, looked magnificent in a broad choker populated with diamonds and interwoven pearls. The chand bali earrings and the maang tika (hair ornament) perfectly complement the choker. Apart from stacking bangles, she wore a statement haath phool (bangle-cum-ring) adorned with delicate diamond and woven pearls. All jewellery was designed by Moksh.Ashna poses with her parents, Jyoti and Vijay Bhatia, owner of TriJewels, before she heads to take her wedding vows (saat pheras).An intimate moment shared with her mother, Jyoti, at the wedding mandap. The bride’s mother, also in Shyamal and Bhumika, matches the elegance of the event with a diamond and pearl choker, paired with gold and diamond hoops and mang-tikka of similar design, all jewellery was designed by Moksh. The wedding bands and engagement rings were designed by TriJewels.The wedding is solemnised, marking the beginning of Ashna and Smit’s joyous journey together!For the final event of the wonderful weekend, at the reception, Ashna wore a golden Zara Umrigar ensemble and added Moksh’s single-line geometric gold necklace patterned with baguette diamonds and the linear earrings.
The entire weekend was memorable, filled with amazing food, great performances, emotional speeches, fantastic music.
