{"id":36335,"date":"2026-05-13T16:44:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=36335"},"modified":"2026-05-13T17:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:44:10","slug":"shibani-dandekar-akhtar-on-designing-issho-for-irasva-fine-jewellery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/shibani-dandekar-akhtar-on-designing-issho-for-irasva-fine-jewellery\/","title":{"rendered":"Shibani Dandekar Akhtar On Designing ISSHO For Irasva Fine Jewellery"},"content":{"rendered":"

In collaboration with Irasva Fine Jewellery, Shibani Dandekar Akhtar makes her jewellery design debut with ISSHO\u2014a collection shaped by emotional intimacy, confidence, and a contemporary vision of conscious luxury.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Indo-Australian singer and actress Shibani Dandekar Akhtar, jewellery has never been simply decorative. It is emotional, instinctive, and deeply intertwined with memory and identity. That sensibility forms the foundation of ISSHO, her new collaboration with Leshna Shah, Founder of Irasva Fine Jewellery. The collection explores modern femininity through sculptural minimalism, fluid silhouettes, and versatile pieces designed to move effortlessly through everyday life. In conversation with Solitaire International, Shibani Dandekar Akhtar reflects on personal style and why fine jewellery today is less about status and more about self-expression.
\nISSHO marks your debut as a jewellery designer\u2014what did you want this collection to express about your personal relationship with jewellery?<\/strong>
\nJewellery has always been deeply personal for me\u2014it\u2019s never just about adornment, it\u2019s about memory, identity, and energy. With ISSHO, I wanted to express that intimacy. These are pieces that don\u2019t overpower you; they become a part of you. My relationship with jewellery has always been emotional rather than ornamental, and I wanted that feeling to come through in every design.<\/p>\n

How would you describe the ISSHO collection, and what sets it apart?<\/strong>
\nISSHO is modern, fluid, and powerful. The aesthetic is minimal, yet it holds attention. It\u2019s fine jewellery that feels lived-in, not locked away.
\nHow do you see modern women integrating fine jewellery into their everyday wardrobes, rather than reserving it for occasions?<\/strong>
\nWomen today don\u2019t want to save things for \u201csomeday.\u201d We want to wear what we love every day. Fine jewellery should move with your life\u2014it should work with a white shirt, a power suit, or even athleisure. It\u2019s about styling intuitively, layering pieces, and making them feel like an extension of your personality rather than something reserved for special moments.
\nWhat was your creative dynamic like working with Leshna Shah\u2014did your personal friendship influence the design language of the collection?<\/strong>
\nAbsolutely. There was a natural ease to the collaboration because it came from a real friendship. It never felt transactional\u2014it was a genuine creative exchange. We shared a similar aesthetic sensibility, but we also challenged each other, which made the designs stronger. That dialogue really shaped the collection.<\/p>\n

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Campaign shot from ISSHO.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The campaign leans into and subverts labels often attached to women. How does jewellery become a tool for self-definition rather than social signalling?<\/strong>
\nJewellery can either define you or be defined by you\u2014and I think that\u2019s the shift we\u2019re seeing now. For me, it\u2019s about wearing pieces because they resonate with who you are, not because they signal something outwardly. ISSHO is designed to be an extension of your identity. It\u2019s less about status and more about self-expression.
\nWere there specific forms, silhouettes, or pieces in ISSHO that felt especially \u201cyou\u201d?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m drawn to pieces that are sculptural but still easy to wear\u2014designs that feel strong without being overpowering. There are certain earrings and rings with clean geometry and subtle boldness that I keep coming back to.
\nAfter this experience, would you like to continue designing?<\/strong>
\nThis experience opened something up creatively for me. I loved being part of the design process in such a hands-on way. I\u2019d love to continue exploring this space, maybe experiment with new forms or even expand into other categories. It\u2019s about continuing to create with intention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In collaboration with Irasva Fine Jewellery, Shibani Dandekar Akhtar makes her jewellery design debut with ISSHO\u2014a collection shaped by emotional intimacy, confidence, and a contemporary vision of conscious luxury. For Indo-Australian singer and actress Shibani Dandekar Akhtar, jewellery has never been simply decorative. It is emotional, instinctive, and deeply intertwined with memory and identity. 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