{"id":33185,"date":"2025-09-16T15:53:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T10:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=33185"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:53:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T10:23:49","slug":"launch-alert-winging-their-way-into-fine-jewellery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/launch-alert-winging-their-way-into-fine-jewellery\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch Alert: Winging Their Way Into Fine Jewellery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bengaluru-based designer Sankesh Surana has always been drawn to arts and architecture \u2014 jewellery is just one facet of his creative journey. His passion extends to lifestyle products like tableware, perfumes, scarves and more.<\/p>\n<p>After eight years as a gemmologist, he spent a year, he spent a year with a French company where his mentor recognised his flair for design and encouraged him to explore jewellery. A decade later, in 2018, he launched the Sankesh Surana Studio in Bengaluru, channeling his wide-ranging creativity into collections that blend craftsmanship, Indian heritage, and natural beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, his work has been guided by a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, Indian heritage, and natural inspirations, allowing him to create collections that speak to both culture and modern sensibilities.<\/p>\n<p>This festive season he unveils a collection inspired by the vibrant colours, rich traditions, and the diverse birdlife of India.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33187 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"963\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana.jpg 940w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana-146x150.jpg 146w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana-768x787.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana-450x461.jpg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana-225x231.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana-900x922.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Surana-94x96.jpg 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Multi-strand necklace is beautified with opals, centred on a diamond foliar pendant with enamelled peacocks, while the earrings mimic the same design language. By Sankesh Surana<\/p>\n<p>Each piece reflects the joyous spirit of the season, while celebrating India\u2019s beauty of the country\u2019s landscapes and heritage crafts. The collection brings together textures, colours, and motifs rooted in nature and tradition, yet interpreted through a modern lens.<\/p>\n<p>Gemstones including tanzanite, coral, citrine, opal, pearls, and emeralds breathe life into the diamond-studded collection by adding vibrant colours and artistically recreating rich textures of birds, and adding depth to the designs while staying true to the palette inspired by nature.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33188\" style=\"width: 667px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33188 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-667x1000.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-667x1000.jpg 667w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole-64x96.jpg 64w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/girandole.jpg 796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The multi-row pearl necklace is accented with two diamond-studded side clasps, and focuses on a floral pendant featuring glossy enamelled birds, finished with girandole pearl tassels. By Sankesh Surana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why birds? Surana reflects, \u201cBirds symbolise freedom, beauty, and diversity \u2014 qualities that perfectly align with the spirit of celebration. Their vibrant plumage, graceful forms, and dynamic presence inspired us to create pieces that reflect movement, joy, and the colourful traditions of India. This collection is a tribute to the harmony between nature and craftsmanship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The collection took almost four months to bring from \u00a0concept to reality \u2014 from research and sketches to selecting materials and handcrafted with precision. The pieces range from \u20b93.5 lakhs to \u20b915 lakhs, depending on the complexity, gemstone selection, and craftsmanship involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bengaluru-based designer Sankesh Surana has always been drawn to arts and architecture \u2014 jewellery is just one facet of his creative journey. 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