ART & DESIGN Drawn to Hong Kong’s charm, energy and convenience, Sunaina Chand moved to the city from Japan 20 years ago. After finding her passion for diamonds, she left her job in public relations and marketing to study natural diamonds at the Gemological Institute of America in Hong Kong. While Chand had a dream to embark on her own business venture, making it a reality was a challenge. “I single-handedly learned how to manage a company and build a team to create Vivaz,” she says. Her hard work paid off and she now has a network of loyal clients and collaborations with luxury designers, including Giovanni Ferraris and Paolo Costagli. Her secret to her success? “Constantly creating different avenues to reach out to consumers. Getting too comfortable in one area or direction is risky,” she says. While the design process is essential to any Jewellery business, Chand encourages people to not get lost in it. “Jewellery is embraced as art and it’s easy to lose yourself. Keep in mind the business perspective and always stay true to quality and details.” By keeping an open mind Chand has been able to maneuver around the events of the past year and maintain a clear vision for the future.
Sunaina Chand Founder and CEO Vivaz Fine Jewelry
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