The Signature Collection
A NAME SYNONYMOUS WITH UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED JEWELRY. Ever since he was a young boy in India, Chaman Lal Nayar found himself drawn to India’s cultural arts, especially its jewelry. When the young man first arrived in the US in 1979, little did he know that his passion for adornment would result in his becoming the market leader in 18kt and 22kt gold jewelry today. A decade later, in 1989, determined to share India’s vibrant culture with the west, Chaman traveled to his home country where he discovered and employed some of jewelry’s master artisans to incarnate his vision and designs. He returned to the US and quickly opened one of the first stores in what is now known as Little India, NJ. It was on that day that Sona Jewelers came to be. With a collection of noteworthy pieces and an aptitude for personalized service, Chaman’s Sona Jewelers quickly became a favorite amongst the community. As his business and steadfast reputation grew, so did his family and soon, Chaman found himself grooming his two sons, Rahul and Chetan to further expand the business and the collections.
Chaman’s elder son, Rahul Nayar, specializes in the 18kt and 22kt gold collections for Sona. Under his direction, the Sona Collections have expanded to include both traditional pieces such as jadau and meenakari, along with more modern renditions with wood and gemstone inlays. Chetan, on the other hand, has become the diamond specialist of Sona Jewelers. As a GIA Diamond Graduate, Chetan manages Sona Jewelers’ vast inventory of GIA-certified solitaires, designer diamond collections and custom-designed pieces crafted in India, Hong Kong and the US. Over the years, Sona Jewelers’ discerning clientele has come to rely upon its utmost standards in design and quality materials when making their jewelry investments. Sona Jewelers’ flagship store is still located in Little India, but the collection can also be found securely online at www.SonaJewelers.com
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Today, Sona Jewelers specializes in high quality 22kt gold and 18kt diamond jewelry adorned with the most coveted of precious stones and the most fashionable of semi-precious embellishments. Sona Jewelers’ Collections range from the Modern—sleek designs cast in platinum—to the Antique—oxidized gold rendered with the ancient techniques of kundan. The Collections also include everything from heavy bridal jewelry, to simple everyday wear, to a men’s selection of cufflinks and bracelets, to pure gold religious items.
The Sona Signature Collection She is mine own, And I as rich in having such a jewel As twenty seas, if all their sand were pearl, The water nectar, and the rocks pure gold. Cover: Almirah Pendant, 18kt gold lined with VSGH diamonds and colored tourmalines. Inside front cover: Sona Kundan Collection, 22kt oxidized gold set inlaid with enamel kundan. This page: Luminati Collection, 22kt gold with uncut diamonds, peridots and pearl drop pendant, matching earrings not shown.
—William Shakespeare
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Angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.... —Anton Chekhov
Inspired by the aristocracy of Europe, the Windsor Diamond Collection consists of sparkling diamonds set in 18kt white gold. This page, clockwise from top: Filigree Bracelet #31221278, tdw: 6.93ct, VSGH; Infinity Bracelet #90021067, tdw: 5.03ct, VSGH; Radiance Pendant Set #10027487&88, tdw: 7.02ct, VSGH. Inset: Graduated Diamond Solitaire Necklace set in platinum, tdw: 14.26ct, VS1/F with GIA-certified center diamond. Next page: Paisley Bracelet #10027482, tdw: 5.73ct, VSGH; On model: Crown Diamond Bridal Choker Set #50021715&16, tdw: 34.97, VSGH. 2 Sona Jewelers
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The Agni Diamond Collection sets the coolness of the stone against the fire of the metal. Blazing diamonds set in 18kt yellow gold, the Agni Diamond Collection infuses its wearer with light. This page: Agni Bridal Set with matching jhumkas and saharey #00126170&71, tdw: 39.32ct, VSGH. Next page: Varieties of 18k gold Agni Bracelets inlaid with diamonds; Agni Floral Wrap Ring #10027093, 18kt gold with diamonds; Agni Solitaire Bracelets #00125704&05, tdw: 8.96ct, EF/VVS2-VS1. 4 Sona Jewelers
Rich and rare were the gems she wore, And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore. —Thomas Moore
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Posy and pearls Amethyst and gold Forever you and I Our precious love to hold. —Astrid Alauda
The Luminati Collection of 22kt gold melds the beauty of color with the luminosity of uncut diamonds. Previous page: Luminati Pendant Set #3873&74, 22kt gold with uncut diamonds, colored tourmalines and uncut ruby beads; Luminati Chandelier Earrings, 22kt gold with colored crystals and semi-precious beads. This page: Luminati Peacock Pendant Set #C0254, tourmalines and uncut diamonds offset with dropped pearls; In box: Sona Bridal Collection mangalsutras in both 18kt white and yellow gold with diamonds.
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These gems have life in them: their colors speak, say what words fail of. —George Eliot
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One of the oldest forms of jewelry made and worn in India, kundan received great patronage during the Mughal era. It is a method of setting stones with gold foil and accenting it with meenakari, a form of melted enamel that adds vibrancy to each piece. Both the Sona Kundan Collection and the Exotica Kundan Collection best symbolize this ancient art form. Opposite page, clockwise: On model, Sona Kundan Collection, 22kt oxidized gold kundan chandelier earrings with matching ring; Sona Kundan Collection, 22kt oxidized gold kundan pendant with semi-precious emeralds and garnets; 22kt kundan ring with semi-precious stones; Sona Kundan Collection, 22kt oxidized gold kundan earrings with emerald drops. This page: Exotica Kundan Collection, 22kt oxidized gold kundan square necklace with matching earrings; On model, Exotica Kundan Collection, 22kt oxidized gold kundan set with sea green accents.
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Not on one strand are all life's jewels strung. —William Morris This year, candy-colored gems are lighting up the international fashion runways. The Sona Tourmaline Collection consists of brightly colored gems offset against the brilliance of diamonds and the base of 18kt yellow or white gold. Opposite page: On model, Three variations of Sona Tourmaline necklaces, the top choker with matching earrings #77617, dangling necklace #78770 and the medallion pendant #74830 find light in the rainbows of tourmaline set with diamonds on 18kt yellow gold. This page: The Iris Cuff is made of 22kt gold, uncut diamonds and tourmalines; The Cathedral Earrings #90801117 are 18kt white gold cascading with diamond pavÊ and tourmalines drops; Cathedral Rings reflect light in a variety of colored stones including amethyst, sapphire, citrine and tourmalines accented with diamond pavÊ. Sona Jewelers
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The people of Rajkot, India are known for their heavy gold jewelry and the Rajkot Collection reflects the area’s diversity of culture. Clockwise from top: Rajkot Cuff, 22kt matte gold with paisley filigree; Rajkot Collar, 22kt matte gold with dangling semi-precious beads; Rajkot Kara, 22kt gold bracelet. 12 Sona Jewelers
Night's darkness is the bag that bursts with the gold of the dawn. —Rabindranath Tagore
Clockwise, on model: Kohlapur Collection 22kt yellow gold pendant and 5-strand 22kt gold meenakari orb necklace; Kohlapur 22kt gold Temple Necklace with earrings; Kohlapur round 22kt gold Temple Pendant Necklace with 22kt chain; Kohlapur Ring with 22kt rose, yellow and white gold. Sona Jewelers
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For me the diamond dawns are set In rings of beauty... —John Townsend Trowbridge
Nothing makes a woman feel more special than with jewelry that compliments her personality. The Sona Diamond Collection includes whimsical and unique pieces that appeal to many tastes. This page, clockwise: Diamonds and Pearls Pendant Set #100274766&77 on 18kt white gold; White and Champagne Diamond Rings on 18kt white gold. Next page, on model, clockwise: Starburst Freshwater Pearl with Diamond earrings on 18kt white gold #10024324; Chandelier earrings with White and Champagne Diamonds #10024348; Cluster Diamond with Topaz, Peridot and Garnet earrings #10025210; Diamond Earrings with Pearl Drops on 18kt white gold #10024348. 14 Sona Jewelers
You are me, and I am You - what is the difference between us? We are like gold and the bracelet, or water and the waves. —Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Bracelets have long been a testament to femininity and devotion. Sona Jewelers carries a wide range of bracelets, bangles and cuffs which range from traditional meenakari work, to filigree with semi-precious stones, to tri-colored gold, and to the more avant garde with wood inlays and enamel. All bracelets shown here are of 22kt gold. Sona Jewelers
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Perhaps the most important piece of jewelry a man or woman will ever own is their wedding ring. When it comes to choosing a ring, Sona Jewelers suggests to take the time to really understand the investment you are making. To that end, our jewelry consultants are fully knowledgeable in both the science and art of selecting the perfect stones and precious metals traditionally used to make a ring. We also have an in-house GIA Diamond Graduate who specializes in GIA certified diamonds to help you make your selection with confidence. Sona Jewelers carries a wide range of styles from the traditional to the very modern. If you feel artistically inclined, our consultants can help you custom-design your unique ring by providing highly detailed CAM/CAD renderings of your idea before casting it in your choice of metal—yellow or white gold or platinum. Furthermore, we can also add color to your creation with the fashionable addition of sapphires, rubies or emeralds. Otherwise, you’ll find our Signature Collection to be filled with unusual and classic designs. We also are an authorized retailer for a number of sought-after collections such as Scott Kay and Tacori. However, bridal jewelry does not end with just the ring. Our vast array of mangalsutras reflect the refined tastes of our clientele with many modern styles embellished in multi-tone gold and diamonds. Our one-of-a-kind bridal sets are not only beautiful on their own, but can also be altered so as to match the bride’s selected color theme. Call us to schedule an appointment with one of our senior jewelry consultants to discuss your needs in detail in our private consulting rooms.
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At Sona Jewelers, we believe that jewelry is an essential part of a women’s lifestyle. Whether she is attending a glamorous party or just going to the gym, Sona Jewelers understands that a woman’s choice of adornment will also coincide with her identity. Hence, our Contemporary Collection is a selection of distinctive pieces that are designed for everyday wear; From a small pendant boasting an ice blue topaz, to the diamond pavé circles of eternity, the Contemporary Collection makes for a perfect gift for the special women in your life.
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