DESIGN

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The Stellar Designs of Margery Hirschey

Trained as a fine artist and a graduate of couture dressmaking under the guidance of the late New York couturier Charles Kliebacker, Margery Hirschey combines her creative expertise to design extraordinary, bespoke…

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Achyut Palav: Wordsmith Par Excellence

Achyut Palav, a globally renowned calligrapher, brings every script and stroke to life. Making a special guest appearance at IIJS Signature, he conducted an exclusive session on the theme of the Brahmi…

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Ornate Grandeur @ IIJS Signature

With the bridal season going strong, the first show of the calendar year, IIJS Signature 2025, displayed a myriad collection of grand gem-studded and gold bridal necklaces that defined class and opulence.…

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Bonhams – Signed Jewels & Colour Diamonds Shaping Auction Trends

Quality signed jewels, natural pearls and colour are key drivers of the high jewellery auctions market, Kate Flitcroft, Bonhams’ co-head of jewellery, UK, told Solitaire’s contributor David Brough after the auction house’s…

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Through Their Words: Artisan Finalists Share Their Stories

With this we conclude our 3-part series on the Artisan Awards 2025 finalists. The sketch designs present a new perspective on India’s rich heritage of crafts, while transforming the pieces into new-age…