DESIGN

Purvii Asher’s Delightful Diversions

Mumbai-based designer Purvii Asher is known for exclusivity – be it her unique lines or bespoke commissions; she has also mastered the art of refurbishing old jewellery. The first-gen jeweller speaks about…

An Affair With Diamonds

High fashion and functionality meet in these diamond-enriched earrings and rings that can be worn as statement pieces. In an age where everybody wants to live a minimalist lifestyle, these standalone designer…

Simply Striking!

Get summer-ready with these delicate diamond dazzlers that will instantly take you from boardroom to breezy brunches! Slim, white gold stackable bracelets stippled with diamonds continue to be hot faves, while the…

Meet The Stars Of The Artisan Awards 2022

It was a celebration of talent and creativity at The Artisan Awards 2022 gala held on 13th April in Mumbai. Hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and powered…

Artisan 2022: Queen’s Ransom For Wallis Simpson

The magnificent finalist pieces from the Wallis Simpson category are one-off and edgy – just right for a queen! Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor believed in wearing expensive jewels. Using fashion…

Artisan 2022: Trendy Jewels To Charm Barbara Hutton

Check the gem-embellished renditions that reached the final round in the Barbara Hutton category. Up-to-date and trendy, these would have surely caught the famous socialite’s eye. Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton was the…

Artisan 2022: Taylor-made For Liz

The finalists from the Liz Taylor segment had extraordinary pieces, which would have definitely made their way into her vast repertoire of bejewelled treasures. You be the judge! The Artisan Awards 2022,…

David Bennett: The Diamond Whisperer

David Bennett, ex-Worldwide Chairman, Jewellery Division, Sotheby’s had nurtured a predilection for film direction, but his starry ambitions were nipped due to paternal concern over securing his future; so instead he was…

A Paradise of Jewels

The exclusive curated show Haute Jewels Geneva that ended early April witnessed a combustion of creative ideas. Select 18 global brands who participated in the show, displayed their creative artistry in the…