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The J Mag has always been a magazine that is ahead of the ordinary, aiming at the essence of luxury, connoisseurship, and gratitude. We have always believed that luxury is a state of mind and one’s style of living. We are here to here to bridge the chasm between the old world of luxury and the contemporary age of luxury which is required for a holistic method to luxury living. You feel engaged, you feel progressive, and you feel your mind working as ideas flood into your head and this is exactly what J Mag is here to achieve. This edition has captured different styles and topics which is a blend of antiques, art, jewellery, and fashion. The highlight of our edition is the Covergirl Anushka Ranjan, a model and actress who has charmed her way through with an exclusive interview.. The cover story will take you through the different aspect of art as an ‘investment’. Though the month February took away Valentines Day, we have included a wrapup story that talks about romantic dining, gifts etc which will pep you up for the next V-Day We hope that you are inspired by our issue, and that tossing through the pages provides you with the information as well as making it a good read. It is important to be thankful for the wonderful things in life too and to welcome them as fully as we can.
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e art of g in Ar t What’s Luxury without risk. Art as an investment is a game of high risks. Longer investment cycles, high maintenances, high illiquidity, chances of acquiring counterfeit, long periods for value appreciation are some of the factors that make investing in art not for faint hearts. That does not mean you cannot step into it. Here are some things you might consider before entering the world of art as an investor. 7
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The 2019 annual report by Art Basel and UBS Global Art estimates that worldwide art sales surpassed $67 billion last year. The fine art market continues to boom. It seems that every day, another auction record is set for “the highest price ever paid .” Unlike other forms of monetary investment where you can pull out when a sudden financial need arises and still get decent returns, art investments don’t allow you this flexibility. The pricing here is more based on market trends and you need to find the right buyer.
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As a rule, the works of prolific living artists are appraised at a value lower than those of a deceased master artist with a finite number of works attributed to them. Therefore, art produced by deceased authors or artists generally sells for more and accrues value faster than art by contemporary artists.
“In sum, art investing is hard work. For an artwork to generate significant returns, the buyer must consider the overall influence of the artist beyond media praise and public recognition.”
Once you feel knowledgeable enough to jump into the market and attend an art sale, don’t let the curators and consultants intimidate you. Often, gallery curators go to great lengths to impart their vast art history knowledge to collectors. Sometimes the advice and insight proffered by gallery experts can contradict your gut instinct about the value of the work. For this reason, online art auctions present an easier, less-intimidating environment for new art buyers. In sum, art investing is hard work. For an artwork to generate significant returns, the buyer must consider the overall influence of the artist beyond media praise and public recognition. To make money investing in art, you have to nail the basics. Treat your art purchases like alternative investments. As if you were purchasing stock or other securities, buy and sell high-value artwork through a reputable advisor who can facilitate research, bidding and maintenance.
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Some of the key points to consider before becoming an art investor.
Focus on one category. Join the art community To improve your chances of making a good art investment, start building a professional network in the fine art space by attending art exhibitions and auctions regularly. Those who do well investing in art often have a deep appreciation for art and enjoy spending time at fine art socials, galleries, and exhibitions.
Choose a category of art or style that interests you the most. Focus your attention on studying that one category instead of randomly picking up pieces that appeal to you. The more you concentrate on one category the better are your chances of making the right decision.
Be firm and negotiate
Start small Do not rush with your investment. Divide your kitty into how much you would want to spend each year. This would also give you enough time to gauge the market response.
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While buying, make a fair offer and wait. If the artwork is available at your said price, you will get it. If it is of higher value and you didn’t think so, it’s not worth having it. While selling too, be firm on your pricing.
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Invest in a facilitator Be aware of the latest trends Check on international trends. Most of the information is available online. As soon as there is a demand for a particular genre of art gaining momentum, make your move.
Be wary of the risks Art is a highly illiquid asset class. If you are looking to flip an undervalued artwork to make a quick buck, think again. It can take years to have your art piece sold at auction. That is why it’s always recommended to consider art investing a medium- to long-term addition to your portfolio. To mitigate the risks inherent to art buying, diversify your collection by purchasing art from various artists, artistic traditions and historical periods.
The fine art market can feel something like an impenetrable old boys’ club. To help your entry into the market, consider hiring an expert in the art world. An art investing consultant can help you place well-informed bids on pieces and prevent you from purchasing a dud.
Emerging/young artists While you must divert your resources to investing in work that is known and widely accepted, you may also want to check on the work being done by emerging artists. .While the risk is higher, the payout is usually much more if the artist you select happens to make it big. It’s like gambling. However, it’s also advisable to not park all your funds in emerging artists and have a mix.
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Investing in art comes with its own set of challenges and risks Expensive works of art are often stored in protective boxes complete with detectors to monitor humidity and temperature levels and to protect them from sun damage or other accidents such as a spilt cup of coffee. And if you do put it on your wall then your insurance costs are likely to be high, not to mention the increased possibility of the expensive art piece getting stolen. Art is also not a regulated investment so when things go wrong - for example, an artwork turns out to be a fraud - then investors are on their own and cannot fall back on regulation for any compensation.
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But that should not deter you from moving forward and you don’t need to be a millionaire to start buying the art.
The Affordable Art Fair (AAF), which started in London’s Battersea Park in 1999, now holds fairs in more than 10 cities around the world. While prices can be as high as £6,000 for a single painting, the AAF’s average selling price in the UK is £600. Most art industry experts suggest that you buy a piece of art because you like it, not because you want to get
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rich. The most sensible approach is probably to buy something they like and can afford and, first and foremost, be prepared to keep it just for their pleasure. If it goes up in value that should be just a bonus.” Many people who buy paintings don’t end up selling them later on, and that fact can skew pricing samples for art. When a painting is auctioned, it’s often because the owner of the work thinks the piece will attract a handsome price. Auction prices
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reflect over 40% of art resales, and some experts estimate that only 0.5% of paintings bought are ever resold. If you have a true find hanging on your wall, and you’re ready to part with it, your best shot at a decent payout will be a fine art auction house, which will typically charge as around 5-25% of your sale price for auctioning your piece. Still, art is a longterm investment, and while the art market can be stable or even show gigantic returns on investment during boom times, it is one asset that can easily plummet in value during seasons of recession.
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Before we conclude, a few Quick Guidelines for buying art for investment
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Summary At the end of the day, this question depends on your personal investment goals. With an eye for art and a willingness to take a little risk, a new or experienced investor can find art investment incredibly rewarding. Though it should only be part of your overall portfolio, art can round out other investments nicely. Seasoned, confident investors who are enthusiastic about art—and who have extra funds to cover the costs—an investment in a painting or sculpture is an exciting way to diversify the portfolio.
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ANUSHKA RANJAN Our cover girl Anushka Ranjan is a dazzling diva and an actor to look out for. She had a successful debut with Wedding Pulav. Anushka is not completely new to the arc lights and she worked as a ramp and product model for over 4 years before her debut film Wedding Pullav, which was appreciated and well received. Anushka has several exciting projects in the pipeline, which include a Hindi movie, a mockumentary series for an OTT platform and a music video. Anushka speaks about herself, her career, and future in this exclusive interview with The J Mag.
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“My favourite travel destination is Paris which I find special and unique. It is an incredibly beautiful city and has beautiful people. Everything about the city, its music, streets, food is all like a dream to me, it is a travel destination that I would like to visit again and again.”
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Anushka hails from a family whose business is producing films and television serials. Her father Shashi Ranjan and mother Anu Ranjan have been supportive of Anushka when she began her initial foray into a career at the age of 18-19 years. Since she was a “heavy kid” but had a pretty face and a good body, her mother encouraged her to lose weight and enter the modelling and acting business. Subsequently, Anushka did lose weight and became a model. Then, Anushka’s father told her about the movie Wedding Pullav, which was their family’s home production.
Anushka’s father made her do auditions and script reading which she did and one day on her birthday she was surprised to see a random group of film personalities at home. Shashi Ranjan introduced the director, the producer to Anushka, she said she knows them individually but did not know why they all collectively gathered here. Later, I learnt that this was the team for the movie Wedding Pullav and they wanted me to be a part of it, shares Anushka.
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When Anushka was asked what kind of movies she would like to do, she replied that, “I am was interested in the genre of women-centric movies as well as thrillers and murder mysteries. I would also like to work in movies espousing social causes and comedy is one genre which very few women actors can do well, but is something that I would look forward to doing.” This choice of subjects also colours the type of books that Anushka likes to read. She especially likes authors who write thrillers and murder mysteries and is an ardent fan of these writers.
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“My strength is being able to connect well with anyone, whatever the age or whatever social strata they come from. Thus, I can talk to any new person and strike a fun conversation. Coming to my weakness is that I sometimes get overwhelmed in my mind, letting my insecurities colour her judgements in many matters.”
Finally, we ask Anushka what makes her smile and what scares her? She admits that she has a cheerful disposition and most everyday situations and people can make her smile. She tries to be optimistic and looks for the silver lining in dark clouds. What scares her is the thought of losing loved ones, the thought of getting up in the morning and having nothing to look forward to and leading a purposeless life while she would want to be always having a purpose and being busy. “Yes,” she says, “Complacence scares me,” and doesn’t that scare us all?
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Lost Time The birth of the wristwatch is quite debated even if everyone agrees that in the first centuries the wristwatch was a female accessory and that men continued to use the pocket watch.
In the nineteenth century the first wristwatches were considered as prestigious accessories, fashionable items intended for royal families and nobles.It was in 1810 the creation of the first Breguet model for the queen consort of Naples and sister of Napoleon Carolina Bonaparte, which inspired all subsequent Reine de Naples models.
Patek Philippe made a gold wristwatch in 1868, the oldest still existing today, preserved in the Patek Philippe Museum.Brazilian pioneer of flight Alberto Santos-Dumont had himself built in 1904 from his Parisian watchmaker friend Louis Cartier a watch that was worn on the wrist. For this reason, the Cartier Santos is considered the first men’s wristwatch.
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In 1910, the Rolex was the first watch in the world to receive the Swiss chronometric precision certificate. In 1926 Rolex launched the first waterproof and dustproof watch, under the name of “Oyster”. It has a hermetically sealed case which ensured that the movement was perfectly protected. The patent for the self-winding wristwatch was filed in 1923 by the English watchmaker John Harwood, who in 1926 collaborated with Fortis to create the first automatic wristwatch of history. Even without owning a watch that made history with a capital “S” owning a “Vintage” watch means being interested in what that particular model has meant and continues to mean for collectors, enthusiasts and curious.
“Wristwatches were worn only by women before the 20th century — and more for decoration than anything as practical as punctuality.”
Wristwatches were worn only by women before the 20th century — and more for decoration than anything as practical as punctuality. The watchmaker Girard-Perregaux supplied what may be the first examples to the German Imperial Navy in 1880, after an officer reportedly complained that operating a pocket watch was difficult when timing a bombardment. He is said to have shown his superiors his solution: a pocket watch strapped to his wrist.
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On request from the military, the company dispatched watchmakers from La Chauxde-Fonds, Switzerland, to Berlin to begin production of small timepieces attached to bracelets. Cartier’s iconic Tank watch, created in 1917 by the company’s founder, Louis Cartier, was inspired by the Renault tanks that he saw on the western front as a soldier. After multiple reinterpretations in the intervening decades, it is now available in 41 variations, with combinations of yellow gold, white gold, pink gold and steel, at prices starting from about $1,900.
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Legend has it that the design at first had no name, but when Cartier said that he had modelled it on a bird’s eye view of the tank’s square cockpit and lateral tracks, the moniker stuck. “Louis Cartier had an expression that a good idea is an idea that gives birth to the evolution of something,” said Pierre Rainero, head of Cartier’s department of image, patrimony and heritage. “The tank, in addition to being essential, is so strong that it can evolve in terms of volume and proportion, but you always recognize the Tank watch.”
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The Tank, with its instantly recognizable rectangular case and Roman numerals, has been a favourite of celebrities including Greta Garbo, John F. Kennedy (who bought one for his bride with the inscription, “To Jackie. Love, Jack.”) and Princess Diana. Its prototype was presented to General John J. Pershing, commander of the American expeditionary force in France, a year after the end of World War I, virtually sealing its place in 20th-century history.
“There are two ways to look at the Tank watch. It is a tank motif that was created in 1917 effectively when the U.S. and French tanks arrived on the battlefield, but it also in a way began in 1904 when Cartier had the idea to design a watch to help fly a plane,” Rainero said, referring to a timepiece made by Cartier for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, an early aviation pioneer who wanted a simple clock for his cockpit. “What you get is the evolution of the watch that reached the purest shape for a watch to be worn on the wrist.” Around the time that Cartier made his pilot’s watch, the military market was picking up momentum. In 1902, an Omega advertisement showed a wristwatch being worn by a British artillery officer, describing it as “an indispensable item of military equipment.” In 1904, a German newspaper ad for Omega featured an endorsement by a British commander: “The
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intensive use during so many months of active service in the cavalry section of the army certainly is a hard test, especially if you consider heat and frost, rain and sandstorms,” the testimonial read.
As early 20th-century land warfare developed its defining style, a new type of watch evolved — trench watches (sometimes nicknamed “wristlets”) with virtually identical enamel dials, wide white numerals on a black background and a luminescent hour hand. This became the look of the day for early men’s wristwatches. Like its ancestor the pocket watch, the trench watch had hinged front and back covers.
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Not all were utilitarian, however. Wilsdorf & Davis, which ultimately adopted the trade name Rolex, began experimenting with wristwatches in 1905.
“I created a small number of silver models for ladies and gentlemen with leather watch bands. I had an enormous success. It was necessary to prepare a larger number of watches, and soon there were added gold models, too,” the company’s founder, Hans Wilsdorf, once said. “Now flexible metal watch bands, invented in 1906, were produced for the first time and very soon they were favored by the British customers.” Across the Atlantic, The Hamilton Watch Company, founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was getting in on the act. Originally known for the precision pocket watches used to time trains at railroad stations across the United States, Hamilton became the official watch supplier to the U.S. military at the outset of World War I. It was Hamilton, too, that refined the wristwatch for the U.S. Air Force in the infancy of aviation.
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As the flying ace became the iconic image of the new military hero, complete with goggles, leather jacket and long scarf, Hamilton found success with its Khaki pilot’s watch. Produced in more than a million examples during and just after the war, the Khaki became a status symbol speaking to daredevil refinement — though how that happened is a bit of history somewhat shrouded in mystery. “There is not a lot of information in our archives because it was something done in secrecy with the military. There was no dialogue about it during the time,” said Sylvain Dolla, chief executive of Hamilton, now based in Biel, Switzerland. “There is not a catalog or other marketing tools from that time.” The company has maintained the basic design of the Khaki, with its simple stainless steel and sapphire crystal, for 100 years. The various designs range in price from about $600 to $1,800.
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“The khaki line has not evolved that much. That’s the beauty of it,” Dolla said. “There is a big trend today for mechanical watches, and the watches in 1917 and today are about accuracy and reliability. They are the common point between now and then.” Bell & Ross, a 21-year-old company known both for watches that replicate cockpit instrumentation and for waterproof scuba diving watches, has introduced two new lines that celebrate the transition from pocket watch to wristwatch. The PW1 offers three designs of the pocket watches popular around the turn of
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the last century, complete with classic watch chain fastenings: The WW1 (referencing both “wristwatch” and “world war”) comes in about 10 variations with vintage-styled features including a grooved crown, designed for easy winding by fighter pilots who often wore gloves, and a domed crystal. Prices range from about $2,000 to $20,000.
“Any military-themed object is about functional design, and we had two iconic objects that inspired us. The pocket watch was in the back of our minds, and the second inspiration was aviation,” said Carlos Rosillo, the founder and chief executive of Bell & Ross. “We wanted to capture the soul of the airplane, the cockpit, the dashboard.”
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“The beauty of the watches that emerged during that era is about simplicity. World War I was the beginning of aviation and heroes who were pilots”
For Rosillo, designing watches as the centenary approaches is no different than what watch designers were doing in 1914 as war loomed. “The beauty of the watches that emerged during that era is about simplicity. World War I was the beginning of aviation and heroes who were pilots,” he said. “The inspiration for these watches is not only about the object, it’s about the heroes of World War I. They’re to be remembered.”
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The history of black diamonds is rich, and some popular black diamonds are shrouded in mystery. Black diamonds were first discovered in 1840 by Brazilians. They were called carbonados. Black diamonds are found almost exclusively in Brazil and the Central African Republic. Black diamonds formed 2.6 to 3.8 billion years ago and are exceptionally rare. Black diamonds are a natural polycrystalline diamond and there have been only about three metric tons mined, usually from the beds of streams. Different cultures held differing beliefs about black diamonds. In India, black diamonds were considered cursed because they resemble the eyes of snakes and spiders. However, in Italy it was thought that simply touching a black diamond could help save the marriage of a couple who needed reconciliation. It was believed that the problems of the couple would enter the stone when the couple touched it. As legend has it the Karloff Noir diamond is an 88-carat black diamond that gives a person good luck, fortune, and happiness when it is touched. Louis XVIII is said to have owned a fine black diamond. He was said to have paid a large sum for the stone. In 1874, the Duke of Brunswick was a connoisseur of coloured diamonds. He claimed to own no less than 5 black diamonds in a variety of colours and sizes. Throughout most of the 19th and 20th centuries, jewellers regarded the black diamond as too difficult to cut and polish. It was deemed to be best suited for industrial use and was thought of as being mostly unsuitable for jewellery.
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One famous black diamond is the Black Orlov diamond. It is a dark steely grey coloured 67 carat diamond. The history of this stone is uncertain. There is a legend that the stone was originally a massive 195 carats. It was supposedly set into an idol somewhere around the area of Pondicherry, India. However, it was stolen by a monk. Another legend says that it belonged to the Russian Princess Nadia Orlov. She fled Russia after the revolution, and she may have sold this diamond to gain money for her travels. Eventually, black diamonds did earn more
popularity. In 1996, the founder and head of the Swiss jewellery house de Grisogono released a collection of black diamond jewellery and watches. This helped to usher in an appreciation for black diamond jewellery. Black diamonds are used in both men’s and women’s jewellery today. As one of the hottest trends in fine jewellery today, the popularity and value of black diamonds continue to grow rapidly in the fashion world. They provide a fiercely fascinating contrasts in all variety of jewellery, so standing out from the crowd becomes effortless when you are donning one of these opaque beauties.
Here are some of the Hollywood celebrities flaunting the black beauty: Kat Von D’s engagement ring from then-fiancé DJ Deadmau5
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Another Beverley Hills 90210 star to sport a black diamond is Jennie Garth SHENAE GRIMES
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Exotic BeadsMyth Jewellery Designer Indian-born jewellery designer Sindhu Sudhir is a rather unique and creative designer because she specialises in creating jewellery from beads as she is fascinated by their shapes, colours and textures. Her jewellery speaks about the beads being globally sourced and creatively designed into exotic jewellery pieces. In an exclusive interview with The J Mag, Sindhu opens up about her brand, admits that marketing and sales are not her forte, but doing research, being creative and travelling extensively are. 38
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Penchant for beads and pendants It is said “Every journey of a 1000 miles begins with the first step” Likewise, Sindhu started her brand BeadsMyth when she was in Ethiopia in the year 2006 when she stumbled upon beautiful glass beads. From then began her search for unique beads and pendants. She became very enthusiastic and began sourcing beads from different countries and designing them as per buyer’s specifications and tastes. For Sindhu there has been no looking back, she being satisfied and happy at the way BeadsMyth has panned itself out.
The Roots… She says that during this journey of creating jewellery from beads during the past 15 years (since BeadsMyth was created), she has diligently shopped for beads in various markets. She is driven by what buyers want and the need to always have new designs. So, the pendants are chosen from broadly the following countries Nepal, Afghanistan, India and Indonesia and beads are sourced from these countries: China, Ghana and Ethiopia, Sindhu is confident and fully content that each piece created by her at BeadsMyth is unique and one of a kind.
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She reiterates that marketing and selling and all the vital skills essential for selling her products are not her cup of tea. For her, making the jewellery piece is equivalent to creating a bond where the process requires starting with a plan and doing research in archives and talking to people. She loves travelling to get perspective so then after so much effort, the thrill of finally holding up the finished product gives her the ultimate satisfaction. “It gives me an adrenaline rush every time.” So much of time and energy are necessary because there is so much of competition from rival jewellery brands, says Sindhu.
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“One should not compete and compare with others but try to improve one’s self and be better than what one was the previous day. It is like playing golf, where one is up against oneself. Coming to jewellery, one should endeavour to create a jewellery piece each one bettering the previous one.” 41
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Sindhu’s favourite designer for clothe AM:PM and Massimo Dutti although loves experimenting with new design Of jewellery lines, she likes Suhani Pe Atelier Mon and Amrapali. Regarding style statement, she believes, “Style i very personal space of an individual. V moods, occasions and purposes influ style. I endeavour to create a beautifu (since no two pieces are alike) and inv have seen a BeadSmitten customer s from me. It’s quite amazing to see lad across the world reach for a specific p their choice and I leave the reason for pick –to be a secret.”
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“Sindhu elucidates that luxury should be what elevates one’s mood and should not necessarily be inspired by expensive interests. It is essential to appreciate the good things in life as being healthy and having a good state of mind is important.”
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Spring Fling by ENTI
Entice, KGK 1905 is pushing the ed jewellery space by imbibing from diamond studded adjustable floral rin to add an ethereal vibe. The cluster se diamonds set in 18 carat rose white a the entire range. The whimsical charm floral chandelier earrings makes this no other.
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For the vintage enthusiasts, of emotions obsessed by an old-world charm, timeless or classic cars never fail to provoke a wave of passion through their veins. Especially, as a means of travelling through time and arousing gentle traces of nostalgia, vintage cars have stood the test of time. We present to you some of the enduring vintage cars in India that remain to lure aficionados even after their tracks have dwindled in the course of a journey ended.
Charmers
Today, one can see the new car models rolling out with state-of-art technology and innovative features, but the cars from the past are still loved and admired by many. Exotic and unique classic cars in India are the ones that represent the royalty we used to have on the Indian roads during the past era. Some of the iconic cars from the 1947 era still exist in working conditions. These rare Indian cars are owned and well maintained by the royal families of India.
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Rolls Royce Barker Tourer This car is presently owned by Arvind Singh Mewar. This car has belonged to the royal family of Udaipur from past 7 generations and has been parked with the family since the early 1930s. This car was designed by Henry Royce and had a 3.1-litre engine with 20 HP of power.
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith This car was gifted by Queen Elizabeth to her last viceroy in India, Louis Mountbatten. Upon completion of his term in India, he passed on this car to the Indian government and it served as the state car for many years. Dignitaries like Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri used to travel in this car for the following years.
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Packard 120 Ghanshyamdas Birla was a good friend of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi, prefered a non-materialistic lifestyle, therefore, did not own any luxuries. Still, he was seen travelling in his friends’ cars who willingly offered him rides like this one in the picture below.
As time passed, affordability increased among the Indian buyers and people started buying cars which were imported as well as made in India. Mahindra started producing Jeep after obtaining the license form Willy’s USA. Many automakers started making cars for the Indian customers and settled in the Indian market post-independence.
Auto Union W24 Wanderer This car was the escape car used by Subhash Chandra Bose. The Wanderer was unveiled by former president Pranab Mukherjee in 2017 upon its restoration. This car, with a top speed of 108 kmph was then nicknamed as the ‘Great Escape Car’. Other significant cars include the famous Willy’s Jeep, A series I Land Rover, Range Rover P2 Saloon, Cadillac Convertible (owned by President Rajendra Prasad)
Famous car brands included Hindustan Motors, Premier Automobiles Limited and Ashok Motors. The first car ever built in India was the Hindustan 10 by Hindustan Motors. It is considered as one of the rare Indian cars available.
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REAL WOMEN INSPIRE REAL WOMEN
Known for pioneering trends and breaking stereotypes with thought provoking campaigns from time to time, Anmol celebrates sisterhood with a unique digital campaign ‘Real Woman who Inspire Real Woman. The campaign features women duos and explores feminism from a unique perspective where real women duos talk about how they uplift & empower women around them and in real life. in creating a mark for themselves.
Sister Duo Trisha Chhabra and Karishma Mookhey donning a with stunning uncut diamond Jewellery by ANMOL
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Sister Duo Trisha Chhabra and Karishma Mookhey donning a with stunning pearl and uncut diamond Jewellery by ANMOL
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Blogger Masoom Minawala and her Dadima Donning Stunning Jewels from ANMOL
Real Women Inspire Real Women features 5 unique women duos, each sharing a different relationship with each other including Sister Duo Shereen & Trishala Sikka, Sister Duo Trisha Chabra and Karishma Mookley, Grandmother & Grand Daughter Duo Gunwanti & Masoom Minawala, BFF Duo Simran Jagwani & Pooja Parekh where each pair is seen in unique statement jewels by Anmol that captures the uniqueness of their bond.
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Blogger duo Shereen Sikka and Trishala Sikka in Stunning Diamond Jewellery by ANMOL styled with sharp blazers
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Blogger duo Shereen Sikka and Trishala Sikka are seen donning a contemporary look with Stunning Diamond Jewellery by ANMOL styled with sharp blazers representing the attributes of a modern sisters who hold each other’s hand through thick and thin, giving the major #sistergoals. Another duo Simran Jagwani and Pooja Parekh is seen in a casual chic look with quirky rose gold Jewellery depicting the trait of modern women work partners with a flavor of friendship giving the #bffgoals. Masoom Minawala and Gunvanti Minawala donning a classic contemporary look with ANMOL’s exquisite emerald and diamond Jewellery celebrating her precious bond with her graceful grandmother just like a modern woman who values and give equal importance to all the relationships of her life displaying a major #grandmothergranddaughtertime.
BFF Duo Simran Jagwani and Pooja Parekh in a casual chic look with quirky rose gold Jewellery
And the campaign was concluded with Sister Duo Trisha Chhabra and Karishma Mookhey donning a traditional look with stunning uncut diamond Jewellery by ANMOL along with Sarees and Lehengas representing the attributes of true sisters who play multiple roles like home maker, mother and the list goes on but still they are sailing sweetly in the ‘sistership’.
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Everyday is special when we are in a beautiful relationship, be it with our parents, siblings, friends, partners or with ourselves. Relationship is a verb and we cannot make it a happy one unless we are happy with ourselves. It also requires both partners to actively work towards creating a strong bond based on understanding, trust and respect. Keeping things fresh is one such thing a couple can do in a happy relationship. Expressing love, sharing work, surprising each other with gifts create a longstanding, heartwarming relationship. Valentine’s Day gives an opportunity to express love and refresh the relationship. The J Mag has carefully chose a set of gifting ideas and the most romantic dining.that would help you make the D - Day into a beautiful V-Day. One does not need an occasion to gift your lived one or to have a romantic dinner. 56
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The Valentine’s Day is nearing and the question always pops up “where should we dine?” A romantic dinner with your partner or a special dinner with loved ones is always on your cards. If you would like to go round to the make the day special, one non-stewed way is to go for fine dining. There is the perfect dinner spot, whether you are celebrating with your partner, or best friend, or family. We have shortlisted some of the best places that would make your V-Day dinner special. Bon Appetite!
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NEW DELHI AKIRA BACK - JW MARRIOTT
KoreanAmerican JW Marriott, Aerocity INDIAN ACCENT
Modern Indian The Lodhi, Lodhi Road INDIAN ACCENT
LE CIRQUE, LEELA PALACE
Italian, French, Seafood The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri SEVILLA - THE CLARIDGES
Italian, Spanish, American The Claridges, Near Lodhi Road
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AMBROSIA AZURE
BLUE GINGER
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Continental, Italian, Mexican & Asian Chocolate Bomb, Agaram AZURE
Mediterranean, Lebanese, and Italian Vivanta by Taj, Yeshwantpur BLUE GINGER
Vietnamese Taj West End, Race Course Road BLUE TERRAIN
BLUE TERRAIN
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Spanish, Italian, and Mediterranean
North & South Indian, Thai, and Asian
Novotel Bengaluru Techpark, Bellandur
Barton Center, 84 M.G.Road
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MUMBAI 1 ABOVE
Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Asian Lower Parel AER
Four Seasons Hotel, Worli BAYVIEW CAFE 1 ABOVE
Hotel Harbour View, Colaba CELINI- GRAND HYATT
Italian Santacruz East THE ROOF TOP
Spanish, Italian, and Mediterranean Hotel Yogi Executive, Vashi
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BAYVIEW CAFE
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Q BAR
CHINA XO
KEFI, THOUSAND LIGHTS
CHENNAI CHINA XO
Chinese The Leela Palace, MRC Nagar KEFI, THOUSAND LIGHTS
Lebanese, Spanish & Moroccan Taj Club House Hotel, Anna Salai UP NORTH - THE RAIN TREE
UP NORTH - THE RAIN TREE
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Continental, and Middle Eastern
Continental & Finger Food
The Raintree, Teynampet
Velachery Main Road, Velachery
The Hilton, Guindy
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Presenting the Pairfumes this V-Day
Perfume gift sets are the unsung hero of Valentine Day gifting. Sometimes, fragrance can be a dodgy gift idea, because it is so extremely personal, but if you can capture the right scent of your loved ones, then that reveals how well you know the person better than anyone else out there. Just for you, we bring the best perfume gift you cannot go wrong with.
For her
Rs 6,345/-
Jimmy Choo Signature An exotic fragrance for the strong and modern Jimmy Choo woman. A sensual fruity chypre with top notes of pear and sweet Italian orange, heart notes of tiger orchid and bottom notes of toffee and Indonesian patchouli. Exotic prints are part of the Jimmy Choo DNA and the python print wrapped around the packaging is an iconic signature.
Rs 13,764/-
Michel Germain Sexual Every spritz is a world where mad, Parisian love dances entangled with passion. French blackcurrant veiled with sparkling champagne clementine mixes with passionflower and jasmine. Sophisticated amber wows mixed with Parisian natural oils. The only way to get rid of Sexual Paris’s temptation is to yield to it.
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Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense Darkest Damask rose. Rich and textural, wrapped with smoky oud wood. Spiked with clove, decadent with praline. Magnetic.
Rs 11,995/-
Diptyque Eau Capitale A bouquet of roses verging on excess follows fresh bergamot spiced with pink peppercorns. Freedom claimed: this time not moss, but patchouli. An Eiffel Tower, roses, flowing calligraphy, a peacock with its tail fanned, volutes, lines intertwined... To illustrate Eau Capitale, diptyque and Pierre Marie drew their inspiration from Parisian architecture and iconic Art Nouveau buildings.
Calvin Klein Euphoria Mysterious. Provocative. Exciting. The fantasy and surprise of the black orchid creates a captivating oriental fragrance that contrasts exotic fruits, seductive florals, and a rich, creamy signature.
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For him Dunhill Mens Icon Elite Eau De Parfum The latest fragrance in our Icon collection, Racing is inspired by the speed, colour and history of British motoring. The bottle is classic dark green, finished in our signature Engine Turn Design. Icon Racing is a truly masculine scent. Rs 7,020/-
Cartier Mens L’envol De Cartier
Rs 6,255/-
Introducing L’Envol de Cartier, a unique olfactory experience invigorated by citrus notes, elevated by Gaiac wood, and illuminated by ambrosia. An energetic men’s fragrance that lets his spirit soar. THE Design reveals a precious vial contained within a detachable glass dome. sophisticated and modern, this elixir is a dash of energy for the soul.
Mercedes-Benz Man
Rs 4,425/-
Mercedes-Benz Man: the iconic perfume of an emblematic name is here. A perfume designed as the symbol of a lifestyle and a certain idea of success. Powerful personality, timeless elegance and a bold, understated attitude: his strong, self-assured character marks his presence. A must-have!
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The True Gift of Love The True Gift of Love you can give someone is being yourself - real, genuine and true to the relationship that you share with him or her. There is no better gift than recommitting yourself to the relationship keeping aside all those moments that made you uncomfortable, angry or a feeling of wanting more. Materialistic gifts are great to share, but they can never match the moments you can create with your partner being real, genuine and expressing that unconditional love that you both share. If the emotion is not real, there is no better day than V Day to express and move on to find your true love somewhere else. Here are some of the ideas to rekindle your love on this special day.
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Revisit the beginnings Visit that place where you both met for the first time, or the place where you expressed your feelings for the first tine. College, Colony, Office, Restaurant, the place it all started, Reignite the energy and infuse passion into the relationship.
Shut the outside world for a day Switch off that WiFi, mobile phones, throw the work out of the window for a day. No phone calls, no social media, no outside world between you both for a day. Spend the time revisiting the moments, exchange dream and pamper each other. Create moments that will stay with you forever.
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