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artistic Creations by Estaun

Elena Estaun presents two new collections based on dissimilar themes. The first is a ‘Horns Collection’

which uses bones, horns and teeth of different animals as its motifs. The designer’s love for animals is clearly evident in this collection. She has mimicked the shapes of horns and teeth in shallow or solid silver. Shark tooth and tiger claws are encrusted delicately with black diamonds. This collection illustrates the beauty and the power of the animal world.

Her other collection is inspired from everyday objects, and she transforms these motifs into artistic jewels. The Screw Collection consists of bracelets in silver and gold-plated screws. Also the bigger screw and rubber bracelets are well-known in her style.

Italian jeweller, Giloro, introduces a new edition of its ‘Wire Collection’, which is already available

in 35 countries around the world.The softness of the intertwined wires in 18kt

gold, are covered by delightful colours in enamel. The woven wonders draw inspiration from the seas and the sky, which meet each other at the horizon, which is depicted by a sinuous line of diamonds.

The three-dimensional world merges with the air to complete its elemental journey.

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rhapsody in Green by H.ajoomal

Mumbai couture jeweller H.Ajoomal has designed a limited edition of emerald

collection for party wear. Using emeralds sourced from Columbia and Zambia, the collection consists of a necklace and earring en suite designed with Columbian emeralds in six lines, with tapered bead strings holding a two-tone clasp with diamond rounds and baguettes. Classic mid length earrings in yellow and white gold with emerald cut stones are surrounded by a ‘spray’ of diamonds in pear, marquise and round shapes. Large paisley-shaped ear tops mounted in 18 karat white gold are clustered with emeralds and diamonds in antique polish and highlighted by few large pear shaped emeralds and diamonds. A cocktail ring features a Columbian green coloured, oval cabochon emerald surrounded by rows of diamonds and rosé cuts in two-tone gold setting. An asymmetrical 18 karat gold cocktail ring, with a Zambian pear-shaped faceted emerald, is enveloped by diamonds in pear, marquise and round cuts.

‘Talk To Me, Harry Winston’

“Ever since I was quite young, jewels have fascinated me. I think I must have been born

with some knowledge of them.” - Harry Winston Stirred by Harry Winston’s legendary passion

for diamonds, The House of Harry Winston introduces a fascinating new timepiece for women - Talk to Me, Harry Winston.

Sculpturally elegant, the oval-shaped case is contoured to comfortably fit a woman’s wrist. Set with Winston diamonds, the case features a novel wheel engraved with “Talk to Me, Harry Winston.” Inspired by Harry Winston’s lucky touchstones, the wheel is detailed with delicate diamonds. An exquisite mother-of-pearl dial and stylish satin strap add to the glamorous feminine feel.

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The newly introduced Festive Collection from Jaipur Gems makes

gifting more worthwhile! Among the fashionable items in this collection are these bangles which are handcrafted in white gold and encrusted with round diamonds and an assorted mix of pink tourmalines, yellow sapphires and emeralds. A perfect combination of modern and light weight jewellery, the bangles display high design element and fine craftsmanship.

The spectacular collection is available at their exclusive showrooms in Mumbai, Chennai and Coimbatore.

Jaipur Gems’ Festive offering

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autumn leaves by Minawala

Minawala Jewellers introduces ‘Autumn Leaves’, inspired by the flow and subtle energy of “Falling

leaves on an autumn evening”. The one-off diamond neckpiece, which subtly depicts the shapes of leaves, is designed for the carefree woman of today.

“Our strengths are culture, style, vision and creativity,” says Shehzad Zaveri, the designer jeweller. “I see a collective vitality and an amazing possibility, and possibility is what my vision is all about,” he adds.

Montblanc 4810 Mini will introduce a new delicate and playful spirit to fine jewellery during

its launch this month. “Conceived with a young, free spirited sensibility,” the four-piece collection of 18 karat yellow gold bracelets and necklaces uses hearts and dainty stars to interpret Montblanc’s iconic star emblem. This six-pronged shape is the unifying motif of the best selling Montblanc 4810 line.

The chains carry the mother-of-pearl stars reflecting the luminosity of the setting winter sun amid the snow-covered peaks of the Mont Blanc massif.

The number “4810” honours the range of Europe’s highest mountain - the Mont Blanc - which stands 4,810 metres tall. The Montblanc star emblem symbolises the virtuosity of Montblanc’s craftsmanship as well as its commitment to producing the highest standard of luxury.

The finishing touch of each Montblanc 4810 mini bracelet and necklace is a special clasp composed of a pair of loops shaped like the signature six-pronged star emblem of Montblanc.

Starry Sparklers by Montblanc 4810 Mini

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Orra Unveils Spiritual Pendants

Orra- The Diamond Destination presents Panchayatna pendants, its 12th collection in the spiritual series.

Panchayatna means the worship of five gods namely Shiva, Krishna, Laxmi, Ravi and Ganesha, and the pendants pay tribute to these five gods by using representative gemstones which aim to bring peace, prosperity and happiness to all those who wear these jewels.

The 22 karat gold and platinum filigreed collection comprises five pendants studded with rubies, emeralds, pearls and Belgian diamonds, other spiritually significant stones like the mother-of-pearl, rudraksha, coral and the holy Navratnas.

Vijay Jain, chief executive officer of Orra said, “All our 12 collections in the spiritual series, right from the Svayambhu collection to our latest Panchayatna collection, is an effort to increase awareness on spirituality rather than merely focus on religion. Through these collections we attempt to bring out the various spiritual concepts that are deeply ingrained in our rich culture.”

The pendants are available with a “Pothi” (book) describing the significance of the piece along with a shloka (hymn) for the Panchayatna worship. The pendants are available at 29 Orra boutiques across the country with prices starting from Rs.11, 000 ($228)onwards.

New Delhi-based couture jewellery designer Paayal Gupta unveils

the second edition of Jahanara line. The fall/winter collection ’09 recreates nostalgia of the bygone mughal splendour. The emphasis here is to create unique pieces with interchangeable stones and size.

The collection comprises necklaces, earrings and bracelets in diamonds and polki contrasted with precious stones like emeralds, rubies and pearls.

The range consists of a 22 karat gold necklace set encrusted with uncut diamonds, while another necklace aesthetically uses corals, diamonds and gold and exquisite enamelling.

new Edition of Jahanara

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anmol’s Festive Fare

Anmol Jewellers recently introduced a new line of designer diamond, gold and platinum jewellery

suitable for well-travelled and informed clientele, who are connoisseurs of fine arts and jewellery. The new, diverse collection is a tribute to today’s woman, who wears many hats – be it a bride, a wonderful home maker or an enterprising corporate identity.

Every single piece of jewellery in this collection including cuffs, cocktail rings, ear rings or necklace sets, is crafted painstakingly to make it a one-off piece. The collection offers a choice from modern to traditional designs, and bridal to party wear lines. The mesmerising collection is available at their two exclusive showrooms in Mumbai, New Delhi, and in Gold Souk, Gurgaon.

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rosata’s ode to Goddesses

The two new silver collections from Rosata venerate the two goddesses of love namely Venere and Afrodite.

Just like the goddesses, the Mythology of Elegance collection is bewitching, seductive and enchanting.

The collection dedicated to Venere includes bangles, earrings, rings enamelled in sparkling and electrifying colours such as white, black, blue and red and violet. The glitter enamel etches little stars, moons, and the planets.

Another line with trendy “animal designs” – evokes Diana, the goddess of hunting. The bracelets choose

zebra, python, and spotted patterns to create a wild yet seductive world.

The line dedicated to Afrodite, the Greek goddess of love, is the symbol of a “beautiful but whimsical woman,” which is the reason why the collection of silver bangles features warm tones such as rose, green, and brown. The bangles are satin-finished, diamond-cut, or threaded, while the necklaces and earrings are modern as they mix and match materials such as leather with rose silver metal to for “young, modern goddesses.”

In keeping with the trend towards monochrome and black jewellery, Cologne-based jewellery designer

Peter Guels has designed exclusive jewellery from black iron, and combined it aesthetically with gold, platinum and precious stones.

He has created brushed black necklaces, bracelets and rings along with the use of precious metals or diamonds, moonstones or sapphires. All objects are hand-made and underscore the ‘archaic’ look merged with elegant design.

An association of iron with heavy chains is deliberate. “Only, these are not prison chains but a strong link to the heart of her lover,” observes Peter.

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Black is beautiful – brushed black iron with gold designed by Peter Guels.

Lavish Lines by JeweleRavi

The recently launched store in Mumbai, JeweleRavi, presented some opulent and rich diamond

jewellery lines studded with semi-precious stones to go with different occasions. The lines are as diverse as their price points, and range from traditional to avant-garde.

The couture jeweller creates customised jewellery, and specialises in illusion setting which is crafted by skilled artisans.

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Studio Tara’s bounty of nature

Chennai-based jewellery designer Bharathi Raviprakash, who runs Studio Tara, recently created

two eye-catching collections namely the ‘Bird Collection’ and the ‘Aquamarine collection’.

The bird-inspired line uses creates awesome designs around the gemstones. It generously uses large baroque pearls, precious metals, and diamonds. The finger ring using a grey South Sea baroque pearl doubles up as the body of a bird, while its soft curved lines of pink and yellow gold add to the piece’s detailing by outlining the wings, tail-feather and beak. The other pair of South Sea pearl earrings depicts the silhouette of a penguin.

The aquamarine white gold collection is based on clean geometric lines, which are encrusted with rose and princess cut diamonds. The sea coloured stones are used artistically with various cuts and shapes.

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Mumbai-based manufacturer Nicole’s Creations has come up with beautiful, fine quality knickknacks in light weight

diamond jewellery in an affordable range for the festive season. Ideal for gifting, the range consists of earrings, pendants, and rings. Seen here is an alluring leaf pendant (left); and a pair of floral diamond studded earrings (below).

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the arty World of Zorab Henri

Zorab Atelier de Creation presents a sophisticated line of jewellery designed by Henri Istanboulian.

Dedication to the craft of fine jewellery was imbued in Henri at a young age, as he watched his parents Arsine and Zohrab, who founded the boutique.

Henri’s inspiration is often fulfilled by his travels across the globe. He also gets drawn to the splendour of nature, and no wonder his designs are infused with certain a joie de vivre. Each of his pieces is one-off, handcrafted and made by adhering to highest standard of quality. Henri’s collections take six to eight months to complete, and each piece bears the company’s logo of a lion’s head, and an individualized serial number.

18 karat rose gold ring with pink tourmaline and white diamonds

Black and white diamond flower ring mounted on 18 karat rose gold

Pink tourmaline and white diamond necklace set in 18 karat rose gold

Black and white diamond bracelet in 18 karat rose gold features animal motifs highlighted with onyx and white chalcedony.

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Viola’s new Expressions

This Diwali Viola 18 kt Gold’s high end jewellery comes in a riot of colours in the

form of bright enamelling, unique diamonds, coloured gemstones like onyx, topaz, citrine, and amethyst. The new range brings with it the element of luxury quotient, and is inspired by the global fashion trends.

Seen here is a gold and diamond enamel ring priced at Rs 19,130 ($400); Honey quartz diamond pendant costing Rs 16, 540 ($345); Smokey quartz enamel ring - Rs 24150 ($500); and diamond earrings set in white gold - Rs 22190 ($ 460).

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Fine Jewellery India, one of India’s largest diamond jewellery makers has introduced a new brand called Les

Petites Folies, and living up to its name, this line adds a dash of ‘little madness’ to its creations by using coloured stones that exude charm, and spell sophistication in capital letters.

Les Petites Folies lets you play and choose the right colours to express yourself. The collection set in yellow and white gold, is accented with a hint of diamonds. Some of the gemstones used in the collection are amethyst, emeralds, citrines, topaz, and rubies.

Les Petites Folies is an international brand by H.Gringorie family of jewellery brands. The brand is popular in France and other European nations. Fine Jewellery India has the sole distribution rights for it in India.

The range, costing Rs. 5,000 ($105) onwards, is available at selected Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Pantaloons and GoldSouk stores in India.

delightful, adorable les Petites Folies

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Haute bridal range by Zoya

Zoya, the luxury chain of boutiques from the house of Tanishq, unveiled its mesmerising

haute bridal jewellery for the modern Indian woman. The exclusive ‘Wedding Collection’, which is both elegant and traditional, includes delicately designed diamond studded neckpieces, bracelets, earrings and rings.

Commenting on the collection, Sandeep Kulhalli, VP- marketing & merchandising, Tanishq says, “The ‘Zoya Wedding Collection’ reflects originality and beauty, where each hand made piece is ensured to become a treasured possession for that special bride. Each Zoya design is crafted with internationally polished precious stones and diamonds which have a luminance to add to the bridal ensemble.”

The collection is available at Zoya boutiques in Mumbai and Delhi.

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‘diamond In The rough’ For brides

‘Diamond in the Rough’, the precious jewellery firm famous for designing around one-of-a-

kind natural rough diamond is officially launching a bridal collection in autumn 2009.

The collection, consisting of nine solitaire ring designs, also includes natural rough diamond and micro pavé diamond bands available in platinum, 18 karat white and yellow gold. The range uses an assortment of unique shades of diamonds such as champagne, rose, cognac, and white in shiny to more opaque textures.

On average, the collection ranges from $4,500-$10,000 retail, with special pieces over $10,000 and bands starting at $2,000 retail. The bridal collection will debut at Neiman Marcus and select retailers beginning this autumn.

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Jewellery designer Neety Singh introduced the Myoho range which

pays tribute to the urban, sophisticated woman. The designer mixes the old world charm of polkis (uncut diamonds) and meenakari work by combining it with lapis, smoky topaz, citrine, amethyst and peridot to give the designs a contemporary twist. The jadau and meenakari collection with detailed work lend the collection an art deco look.

Speaking about her collection, Neety Singh says, “I believe that it is the right combination of textures, colours, and stones that sets a piece apart .The idea is to create timeless pieces of jewellery, and also have a value that justifies it.”

esoteric Series by neety Singh

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alpana Gujral’s dhoop Chaun line

Delhi-based couture jewellery designer Alpana Gujral recently introduced her latest offering

called Dhoop Chaun, which means light and shade. The pieces display layers of several shades from the ethereal colours of a rainbow to deft interplay of light, soft, and dark shadows all created with emeralds, rubies and other precious jewels like tourmaline, citrine, aquamarine. “Pearls are back in a big way along with yellow gold. There are lots of pearls in my collection as well, as they look classy,” she notes.

The Dhoop Chaun collection consists of handcrafted earrings, necklaces, cuffs and cocktail rings set in pure gold and silver.

Keeping alive the spirit of this festive season, Tanishq unveiled an exclusive range of spiritual

jewellery featuring pendants shaped in the form of Goddess Lakshmi’s feet.

These exquisite diamond pendants are an ideal gift to usher prosperity and wealth this Diwali. Crafted in 18 karat gold and diamonds, the line consists of 30 designs, and is priced at Rs. 8,000 ($166) onwards.

tanishq’s ‘lakshmi Feet’ Pendants