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Below are designs by Leena Surri who is based in Dubai
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Indian Socialite, Business woman and Model for Vogue India
Ayesha Thappar
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How much would these sets cost?
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^ tons..
we buy our uncut diamond sets from chrishnashetty in bangalore, and such sets start from about 3 lakh INR (so about 6-7 lakh PKR)
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personally the above could be anywhere between Indian Rupees 10-30 Lakhs. It’s a pretty big necklace !!!
I have one that is only 5 rows of uncut diamonds which cost me around Indian Rupees 9 lakh. I’m paying for it since a year !!! Its killing me but sooo totally worth it !!!
I have attached the pic of my necklace below.
Mostly the prices have doubled in the past four years and this recession ain’t helping !!! People generally avoid uncut diamonds because if you have to re sell to even the jeweler that you bought it from they cut 35%.
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An Indian punjabi girl wearing beautiful jewelery during a wedding.
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^hmmmm those are crazy prices. what other options to get a set like these look wise, but still real gold?
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I agree with payal the prices have gone up like crazy. Anything uncut diamons as I mentioned in my last post start from about 3 lakh, single strand.
You can look into getting something similar in kundan but will not be the same bling though but much less gold needed too.
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the prices are like up in the air
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omg wowwwww her stuff is amazing n even her clothes u sure shes not paki its soo classy to be indian loll
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indian jewlerry is soo soo much superior than pakistani but we can say that our clothes r soo much better!
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yup our clothes rock hehe :D
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Payal Gupta Interview on Big Indian Wedding
Collection Ziya: Colourful, sparkling, and classy at the same time
Every piece of jewellery crafted by the young designer, Payal Gupta is an individual expression of fine art with a combination of dynaminism and versatility that is so appealing to the modern woman. Her designs are seeped in tradition and culture, yet have a distinct modern look to them. BigIndianwedding.com chatted with the dynamic designer about here festive and wedding collection Ziya which promises to enthrall the bride-to-be with glow and splendour.
What is the inspiration behind your collection? Is there a central theme that you attach to each collection of yours?
I come from a family oriented in fashion from the last 30 years and having spent my childhood living in a joint family where the women were very traditional and adorned themselves with jewelry on an everyday basis, it was only a matter of time that I realized my love for jewelry and design. Collection Ziya literally means glow and splendor. Keeping the festive & wedding season in mind, my collection is colorful and sparkling. It includes earrings, neckpieces and bracelets that are statement making and yet classy at the same time. I use a lot of color in my collections as its makes the jewelry stand out.
One thing I am very particular about while designing is the wearability quotient of a piece. Bracelets can be converted into chokers, rings can be adjusted to different finger sizes so they can be shared within the family, earrings can be made shorter or longer depending on occasion or even better, they can be reversed to show a completely different side to make it look like a new piece altogether.
What according to you is distinct to your style of designing?
I feel each one of us as designers have a different sense of style and creativity. Given the same raw material, 2 different people will come out with 2 different outcomes. They will never be the same product or design even though your raw material is exactly the same.
In that process, you land up being different from the rest if you apply your mind and put your heart into the process of creating something truly spectacular. Also I truly believe that in a country like ours, which is so diverse, there is a market for everything as long as you get your basics right and are able to reach out to our appropriate target.
As far as jewellery is concerned, a statement piece can make or break the look. What’s your expert advice to brides preparing their look for their big day?
Now is the time to be bold and confident. Today’s woman can carry off anything as long as she has the confidence to do so. The trick is to not over burden the entire ensemble. If your clothes are highly embellished then the jewelry has to be somewhat lighter and vice versa. The point is to let the jewelry complement you rather than confuse your look. Gone are those days when the brides wore every piece of jewelry available to them, where they ended up looking a Christmas tree. The aim is to make a different yet classy impact.
Indian designers have considerably stepped up the style quotient in terms of jewellery design over the past 5-10 years. What changes or trends have you observed in your tenure so far ?
Kundan and gold jewelry were options that women safely abided by. Gold for its investment value and safety for future aspect and kundan jewelry as its a special Indian art that has been going on for years. But now diamond jewelry and jadau jewelry has become a big rage. I can see the difference in the mindset of people from the year that I started working to this year.
Back in the day, the main reason to purchase jewelry was to keep as a safety net for the future and the design was secondary. Now it is the design and functionality that is of prime importance along with the value of the product. No longer do people want to buy jewelry to hoard in lockers and safes. More and more people want to purchase wearable, impact making jewelry and with time this trend is going to rule the market.
Cocktails – I think this is the bride’s night to experiment. You can wear anything and everything on this day to make a super effective statement, of course keeping in mind, your outfit. Both have to be to perfectly in tune with each other. I promote the philosophy of mix and match rather than match everything to an extreme. You can wear something solid and chunky this day, as this doesn’t have to be a traditional look. A lot of the brides are opting to wear something different then a typical set for their cocktail night.
Mehendi – This has to be something colorful and fun. Usually this function is in the day and nothing looks better than a bright & vibrant piece of jewelry. One can wear a pair of chandelier earrings, which includes colored stones to match your outfit. Or a neckpiece which has colored stones in it, plain diamonds or just uncut diamonds is a big no no for this day.
Wedding – This occasion calls for something traditional. I feel all the experimentation should be left to other days, as this day you don’t want mixed views about how you look. You want to feel and look the best possible. So depending on preferences, a stunning uncut diamond necklace or a solid diamond one works best.
Reception – Since the in laws usually give the jewelry for this occasion, most people go for a diamond necklace either with or without colored stones. But having said that it doesn’t have to be boring. One can go for different designs using interchangeable stones to increase wearability in the future.
What are the coloured stones that you mostly work with and that complement the sheen of classic diamonds?
I work a lot with Columbian emeralds, south sea pearls and rubies. I feel these 3 precious stones complement diamonds and uncut diamonds brilliantly and are also an ideal choice for wedding jewelry given their classic appeal. These stones will never go out of fashion and can be worn time after time since they don’t depend on trends or seasons like some semi precious stones.
Even though sapphires make a great choice, a lot of people in India are not comfortable using them cause of the astrological belief that it doesn’t suit everyone. Tanzanite as a colored stone has also gained popularity over the last few years but it’s only for those people who don’t mind experimenting and going beyond the usual.
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Delhi based Jewelery designer SONARAM interview with Big Indian Wedding
A monastic life resulting in to fabulous ornate jewelry artistry. That’s the cryptic essence behind Sonia Malhotra’s magnificent designs finely depicted by her brand, ‘Soranam’.
The Delhi based designer is known for adding oomph to the feminine beauty via her jewelry and accessory ensemble. BigIndianwedding.com caught up with Sonia in order to pacify our curiosity regarding accessorizing trends, be it for the desiring diva or bride to be.
Soranam – the name has a nice timbre to it, what does it stand for?
One day I was mediating in the temple and the name ‘Soranam’ came to me as a vision. It touched my heart, as it also has elements of my parents name and mine if combined together (Sonia, Ranveer and Amita). The name also carried a lot of significance as it means ‘gold jewelry’ in Kanada and ‘Sun God’ in Greek. I imbibe plenty of solar energy, it’s a brilliant source of inspiration. So the name Soraman was just perfect to portray my work.
Where do you draw the inspiration to craft such extraordinary ornaments and accessories?
I am a religious and a spiritual person by nature. And I would say I lead a monastic life to a great extent and have chosen to give up a lot of temptations. This simple way of life forms the basis of my creative ideology and boosts the artistic dexterity. I also derive a great deal of inspiration from nature; a lot of my designs are simulations of the flora and fauna from all around the world.
It could be a bit puzzling to look for ideal jewelry for your D-day or other celebrations, would you share some words of advise for the ladies?
India to a large extent is driven with the concept of opulence when it comes to selecting jewelry for major occasions or festivities. A lot of us still believe it is essential to go for heavy traditional gold , kundan and other expensive ornaments . And with gold prices touching the sky we end up opting for what fits the pocket and not what the heart desires. This also results in overlooking the significance of selecting appropriate accessories like good shoes and bags. In my opinion one could go for elegant and suitable artificial jewelry that enhances your outfits and personality. This way you won’t end up with a hole in your pocket and will have a gorgeous set to accompany every dress.
And do you feel this trend of investing in heavy and restrictive jewelry is changing?
Yes, I do see a major shift in that ideology in recent times. Gold has become more of an investment metal. In fact the past few months even I have shifted to designing more of artificial jewelry with the ever increasing demand. From using silver to copper-silver, I have designed a lot of copper based adornments. There has been a rapid shift in conceptualization too.
How would you define the USP of Soranam, how is it different from others?
Well, I make sure I understand my customer needs and their personalities. At Soranam we never compromise with the quality of the stones used in embellishments. Our workmanship is authentic, the Karigars who work on my designs are artists who excel in real diamond artistry. Compromise is not a word in the Soranam dictionary.
And the most integral ingredient that makes this brand loved by all is the respect and the heed paid to every pocket. Soranam is a dream boutique that serves all.
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RAAS BY VANDANA KAPOOR
Interview with Big Indian Wedding
Not just jewellery, Raas is a relationship. Raas is a precious fusion of love, art and trust. Mrs. Rama Kapoor and Mrs. Vandana Kapoor breathe life into their gems and jewels and offer them to the world at large through Raas. BigIndianwedding.com caught up with Mrs.Vandana Kapoor for a chat. Here are excerpts from the interview.
What is special to RAAS, in terms of design and look? How is it distinct from the others in the market?
Right from the stone to the metal to the process of designing and executing the production to the final product, jewellery by RAAS is all about synergy of inspired thought and action. We lay a lot of emphasis and focus on the flow of energy and concept of the design, which eventually reflects on the final piece.
The idea for jewellery by RAAS is not to manufacture run-of-the-mill designs for the purpose of showcasing and selling any and everywhere to rake in the moolah. It is a concerted effort to create jewellery that spells beauty, feminity and relevance for the woman adorning it.
We don’t resort to comparisons as a rule. The designs are kept as simple as possible, since we at RAAS feel that that has a stronger appeal than over-the-top, loaded and blingy designs flooding the market. Moreover, the craft, workmanship and quality stand out better in fuss-free designs. In addition to that, for the stone to shine through, equal attention is paid to the skin of the metal. The effect of the metal is thus muted by not polishing it too much, or by etching or frosting it with fine glass particles. Therefore, a soft background brings out the element of the embedded stone more sharply.
What is the inspiration behind RAAS designs?
At RAAS, we are hugely inspired by nature and its various hues. Our designs borrow a lot of motifs from the natural world; working around muted and earthy tones and stones such as Kundan and Polki that lend a raw and sensuous appeal. Like I mentioned earlier, the synergy between thought and action is essential.
Each time I visualize a piece of jewellery, my prime thought is as to how can it enhance and highlight the feminity in a woman. Too jarring and loud designs can take away from the timelessness that well-designed jewellery has the potential to acquire. So, the theme is always subtle and yet every piece stands out as a result of the fine workmanship and clarity of stones used.
Most importantly, jewellery for us is an expression of a form of art and not a commercial commodity or mass-manufactured product. Each piece designed is an experience in itself that carries in it a certain uniqueness.
Speaking of timelessness, Kundan jewellery has an appeal that goes back to several generations and eras. Tell us more about this stone and what makes it so unique even today?
The dictionary meaning of Kundan is ‘as pure as it can be’. This is called Jadau
Jewellery in which stones are set in the purest form of metal; which means it will be hundred percent gold or silver. The metal has to be valuable enough for the stone to be set well.
The process of setting Kundan stone in a metal is that we first draw a thin foil sheet of the metal which is further cut into small pieces and inserted in the crevices around the stone. This is also because the purity of the metal is absolute, so it melts at a low temperature. As a result, the artisan liquefies the metal so that it flows easily between the stones.
In a nutshell, what one sees in the showroom, is a shelf sparkling with a beautiful Kundan piece. But what is unseen yet lends the uniqueness and aura to this magnificent stone is the tension of thought and complexity of method expended in creating it.
How does one identify a good quality stone from the rest?
The clarity of the stone is of prime importance. Moreover, it is important to determine the lustre or shine, which depends on the hardness of the stone and how well it has been faceted, in order to maximize the lustre.
What has been your personal favourite look for the wedding season, while designing for brides-to-be? And what are the criteria that you set to meet each time you design?
I cannot pinpoint to one particular look as such, for I have been in the business for over the last 20 years and have designed so many of my ‘favourites’. However, I feel biased towards pieces with good quality stones and workmanship, which is why we lay great emphasis on these factors each time we design.
Moreover I believe, the weight of the jewellery should be light, so that it can be worn comfortably. It is a fallacy that big pieces have to be heavy and are not achievable. It is absolutely the other way round.
By nature of our profession, detailing is natural to us. This also extends to the space when designing for brides, keeping in mind the profile of the bride, her apparel to even her skin tone. For wedding jewellery, I prefer designing in the Jadau medium especially with neutral colour or colourless stones foiled back with white gold or silver. This is a look that blends with everything as it is not colour-specific. This is also what most brides look for nowadays.
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Thanks for putting all these great pics up. I must admit, the quality of indian jewellery definitely seems more superior to me than Pakistan. There is such a variety on offer in India between the contemporary and the classical.