Sparkling Heirlooms eeping in line with the festivities, Popley Eternal of Mumbai unveiled its Festive collection recently. Crafted to perfection, the line promises to make every woman look beautiful. The Kdiamond collection, indeed, exudes an ageless appeal. Suraj Popley, managing director, Popley Eternal says Popley Eternal s Festive collection is a symbol of quality, design and celebration. This elegant and intricately carved line complements the woman s splendour. The jewellery is magnificent and handcrafted with great precision to ultimately pass from one generation to the next. Peerless Pearls ishal Metallurgical Works of Mumbai combines gold, diamonds V and pearls in their latest classic collection. A pearl cocktail ring is engulfed by diamond petals. The diamond and gold chandelier earrings let strings of pearls cascade like a waterfall. While another pair lets a diamond-studded disc hang from pearl-strung cords. Open to customization, Vishal Metallurgical Works has a treasure chest of unique pieces. INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 2012 81
Splash Of Colour alguni Mehta s Eclectic collection is a riot of colours articulated with F polkis, Basra pearls, emeralds, rubies and more. Having drawn inspiration from her recent travels, Falguni s latest collection incorporates an array of textures and bears new and old influences. The line consists of beautiful necklaces, cocktail rings, ornate bracelets, stunning earrings and more, all intricately crafted to perfection. Shine & Dazzle esigner Sneha Rateria s latest jewellery collection Pandols is inspired by the DDurga Puja pandals in Kolkata. The line, consisting of gem-studded danglers and bangles, is accented with diamonds and luminous pearls. Sneha notes, I spent hours amalgamating multiple colours to come up with glittery pieces. I feel a sense of fulfilment with every piece that I create. 82 INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 2012
Wedding Bells ith the wedding season around the corner, it is the perfect time to splurge on TMJ s Bridal WCollection. Delicately crafted, the collection ranges from heart-shaped diamond rings to beautifully carved gold jewellery studded with precious gemstones. Each piece is contemporary in design with a hint of traditional aesthetics. These gemmy beauties will have the bride dazzle and sparkle on her special day. Trendy Designs iola Jewels from Nascent Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., has V launched a range of ruby and emerald jewellery that transitions easily from daily to party wear. The yellow gold collection is also highlighted with diamonds of VS and GH quality to add a hint of twinkle to these stunning baubles. INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 2012 83
Jewels for All aya Jewels presents an assorted fare of jewellery lines that are delicate and M lightweight, but high on design quotient. The heavier sets crafted in 22-karat gold are studded with uncut diamonds. Maya Jewels also offers a melange of gold and silver coins, spiritual artefacts, watches, pearls, gold and silver jewellery. In addition, Maya Jewels is offering two monthly saving schemes Shagun and Swarna Mangal. Swarna Mangal is a gold savings scheme with an added 30% discount on making charges, while Shagun is a unique jewellery savings scheme plan which offers up to 9 bonus instalments on diamond jewellery. Spend smartly from this festive season onwards. Royal Flair aiara has launched an exquisite array of eternal platinum bangles along with a new R range of broad 24-karat gold bangles. Raiara is the first company in India to use cuttingedge technology to craft 24-karat gold bangles. Its collection exudes sophistication and grandeur. Bring royalty to your wrists with this textured wrist wear. 84 INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 2012
Golden Offering very year, during the month of Karthika, thousands of devotees visit Tiruchanoor, a E few kilometres from Tirupati to celebrate the Brahmotsavam of Goddess Padmavathi, the divine wife of Lord Venkateswara. During the ten days of celebration devotees offer a sari along with basil, turmeric and food as birthday gifts. This year, Sangam Chains on the behest of a devotee created a gold sari for the Goddess. Sangam Chains of Mumbai has been a key gold and diamond jewellery manufacturer and exporter for the past 20 years. In a span of 90 days, manufacturer made the sari that has been hand-woven with thin gold strands and embellished with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and pearls. Three thousand round discs with enamelled red lotuses cover the kavach (blouse), while the neckline and sleeves are adorned with diamonds and emeralds. Along with the sari, a gold necklace carved with the image of Lord Venkateswara and a pearl and sapphire belt, adorned with a motif of Goddess Laxmi have also been offered to the Goddess by Sangam Chains. The complete ensemble boasts of an impressive 8,800 grams of 22-karat gold, 3,600 carats of rubies, 435 carats of emeralds, 103 carats of sapphires and 39 carats of diamonds, and 250 carats of pearls. The sari will adorn the Goddess during the festivities and on other occasions. For Your Wrists Only dding glitz to the festivities, Zaveri & Co. has introduced a new range of A fashionable bangles. The company has carved a niche for itself with its outstanding designs and fine craftsmanship. Pair their ruby and diamond-studded yellow gold bangles with your traditional attire or opt for their irregular bangles encrusted with diamonds to add some sparkle to your evening. INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 2012 85
Glittering Fare esigned for the woman of today, Kalyan Jewellers latest collection DAntara is the perfect combination of aesthetics and affordability. The collection features notably intricate diamond-studded necklace sets. The lightweight creations can grace a number of occasions. It is modern, yet has an ethnic touch. The Antara collection is available at all Kalyan Jewellers outlets in the four southern states in India. 86 INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 2012