Rings have been an integral part of adorning oneself since ages. Symbolic of royalty, power, love, fidelity, commitment, glamour, and more, rings will always retain their appeal. Solitaire International cherry-picks some of…
DESIGN
Los Angeles-based jewellery designer Rosa Van Parys aims to push the limits of jewellery design. When jewellery meets architecture, it takes on unmistakable bold forms. As an architect and interior designer who…
There isn’t a gift designed to express your love for your mother, though jewellery comes close! Mothers love jewellery a lot less than they love their children, but some exquisite jewels can…
Drawn to the geometric, calligraphic and biomorphic motifs found in Mughal art and architecture, Sunena Malhotra, a teacher of Indian art history and a graphic designer, founded her own brand Zayn by…
Mumbai-based jewellery designer Apurva Kothari’s hidden secret is his mastery in integrating classic and contemporary motifs in his high-end creations that are reminiscent of vintage styles. Amplified by handpicked rose cuts, fancy-shaped…
French jewellery artist Lydia Courteille’s whimsical pieces are not for the faint of heart. With a deft Daliesque touch, her dreamlike creations come to life in a surreal universe of her own…
Enticing floral bijoux uplifts the mood this summer! Jewellers have always drawn on the splendour of nature, the lush green landscapes and colourful flowers for inspiration. Precious gems, metals and enamel enable…
The latest collection by Greek designer Melanie Georgacopoulos combining natural Hippopus pearls with recycled gold and unusual fancy-cut diamonds breaks rules of design! A fearless approach to pearls – slicing, halving –…
Greek designer Alexia Gryllaki took a circuitous route to jewellery: she first studied Philosophy and the History of Science, then studied Gemology and Jewelry Design at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA),…
Originated during the Chola dynasty, Temple Jewellery is not only admired for its unparalleled beauty, but is also appreciated for being a torchbearer of time-honoured handcrafted techniques. The finalists of the Artisan…