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J A N 3 | EDITORIAL

Colours add vibrancy to your life and involved in every part of our

life. Life would have been revolved around the shades of grey. Colours are somewhere related to our emotions too, be it in the attire, food, lifestyle and even jewellery, colours play a very vital or rather I would say a very bright role in everyone’s life.

Life isn’t perfect always, but

jewellery can be!

Every metal is beautiful in its own way, but we cannot deny the fact that colourful gemstones added to a trinket, calls for attention. The world of Gemstones is an invigorating place where rocks unbridle the vibrant hues of meaning to its wearer. In the third edition of The J Mag, we take you to the colourful world of precious stones that adds ‘wow’ factor to jewellery pieces.

From a tete e tete with Amarapali Jewels to international trends in gemstones, this edition will be a gaudy and rich treat for everyone.

The year 2018 was the year for many celebrity wedding and we leave no stone unturned to tell its readers the jewellery pieces celebrities wore for their wedding. So, to find out the perfect piece of jewellery for your wedding, take a cue from our list and be the prince and the princess of your tinsel town.

So, explore the gemstone world and #fallinlovewiththejewelleryagain.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!

Divya Vijayan C HIEF E DI TO R

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J A N 4 | CONTRIBUTORS

The J Mag is delighted to we and writers for contributing exc will reach out to ‘fall in love

Abaran-Timeless Jewellery

Bhima Jewellers

Since 1935 Abaran has been creating fabulously enchanting ornaments with intricate patterns and unadulterated beauty. Today, Abaran is one of the finest jewellery houses in India winning hearts and imagination of its jewellery aficionados creating truly timeless jewellery.

The most trusted jeweller since 1925 continues the heritage of making best quality precious metal jewellery and make a difference in the society in all possible ways, along the way.

Style Prer

Swarovski Gemstones

StylePrer is a blog library with an eclectic mix of posts on jewellery styling, watches, fashion and lifestyle.

Since the very beginning, back in 1895, our innovative thinking, technical precision and outstanding quality have been essential for the continued success and international reputation of our brand. Swarovski Gemstones in India partners with the best and reputed jewellery manufacturers and retailers to create stupendous pieces.

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Since 1447, Antwerp has been synonymous with quality diamonds and superior craftsmanship. The Antwerp Diamond Heritage reveals the creative dynamism behind the diamond industry; unravelling the mysteries and beauty of the diamond, all of which has the makings of a compelling story.

Platinum Guild International (PGI) is a marketing organisation which was created in 1975 with the vision to develop the global platinum jewellery market as a new demand source for platinum. Since then, jewellery development has demonstrated a strong track record in delivering results, and platinum jewellery has contributed ~80 million ounces of demand.

Viji

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Viji is an IT professional who resorted to closet writing mostly to pen her moments of great happiness, lessons on gratitude, life’s occasional turmoils and anything else that caught her fancy whenever wherever.

A postgraduate in Biotechnology, her love for books has carved her into a writer.

Having her lineage in traditional jewellery making and gold business, her affection for jewellery making and designing has never ceased to amaze her.

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J A N 8 | HERITAGE JEWELLERY

Gemstone Jewellery

A Royal Trend Have you always shied away from sporting gemstone jewellery? Have you felt that gemstone jewellery would not fit in with your daily wear outfits? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, then it’s time to burst your bubble. Gemstone jewellery is making a royal comeback this season, and we’re sure that this trend is here to stay.

Abaran Timeless Jewellery has taken this trend to another level by creating unique and contemporary gemstone ornaments to suit all kinds of budgets and tastes. Here’s a quick look at some of the gemstones that have taken the jewellery industry by storm:

Emerald: Emerald crystals are medium-green or bluish green in color. Among colored gemstones, emerald has been the yardstick for green since ancient times. Emeralds come in all kinds of sizes. Antique and heritage jewellery pieces contain emerald stones weighing over 20 carats. The price of an emerald increases as its size increases.

Tourmaline:

Tanzanite: This violet or violetish-blue range of zoisite is only found in Tanzania. Today, this beautiful gemstone is widely used and has become and affordable alternative for sapphire. With a hardness of 6-7, this stone is best suited for earrings and necklaces.

Tourmaline is a beautiful gemstone that comes in almost every color found in the rainbow. This gemstone caters to all kinds of budgets. The common forms of this stone are affordable and feature in daily wear jewellery, while the rarer and exquisite colors command higher prices.

Sapphire: The pure violet or violet-blue shades make this gem a prized possession. Although the violet sapphire is similar to amethyst in terms of color, the former has more hardness and brilliance than the latter.

Today, gemstone jewellery is slowly making its way into the daily wardrobe of young women. Check out Abaran’s latest collection featuring beautiful and stunning gemstone jewellery.

Jewellery: Abaran Timeless Jewellery

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Gemstones add life to jewellery TARANG ARORA

Tarang Arora, the young scion of Amrapali heritage is known for his creative prowess and taking the brand to greater heights. CEO of Amrapali Jewels focuses on creating a piece that will enhance both the traditional as well as the western look. A lot of research and brainstorming sessions happens before every creation. Tarang believes that Amrapali pieces should appeal to the sensibilities of people in India and abroad. Pieces of jewellery encapsulated moments of life.

In an exclusive interaction with The J Mag, Tarang Arora talks about how gemstone adds life and colours to each piece of jewellery and also shares few interesting tips on gemstones studded jewellery. The excerpts.

THE GLOBAL REPUTE

Gemstone jewellery in India flourished in the Mughal era, the designs and combinations were beautiful and unique. India is popular for gemstone jewellery in the world, the designs and settings and details are widely recognized and appreciated and are gradually growing and creating an impact, at Amrapali while we create a perfect blend of traditional designs with a contemporary twist which caters to a global audience.

GEMSTONES...

It’s almost like bringing something to life, all the gemstones have vibrant colours which can make any piece a beautiful one.

BEST SUITED WITH:

They can go with any piece, a navratana necklace looks as beautiful as a dainty emerald pendant.

You can never go wrong with the gemstone’s as I said that they add life to your normal jewellery.

BEST SUITED FOR:

They are suited for all occasions, you can wear for weddings or any other celebrations, gemstones combined with diamond and gold makes extravagant jewellery pieces which give a larger than life effect to your special moments.

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Emerald the Popular Green Emerald jewellery is quite popular and blends easily with the designs and other stone’s gives a great appeal to the wearer and jewellery. It works well with all kinds of theme’s and objects as green is the most abundant hue in nature and thus emerald is most relatable to all kinds of designs.

DESIGN EXPEDITION

Mughal period was a fascinating period in terms of jewellery and design, colours and motifs were a part of their jewellery and gemstone jewellery was very popular, they started wearing it for luck and gradually it became an insignificant part of their designs. Gemstone carving was another way how gemstones were used in jewellery, intricate beautiful carving on gemstone’s make a jewellery piece stand out. The micro setting, prong setting, pave setting, channel setting, bezel setting are some of the types of setting that augments the pieces.

DESIGN OUTLOOK…

Each gemstone is unique with a special colour, birthplace and story, gemstone jewellery is designed carefully keeping the properties of gemstones in mind. It is really fun to design jewellery with gemstones as you can play around it, with colours and theme’s and make an interesting story in the piece itself.

Jewellery: Amrapali

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Many of us love to follow the style and brands adorned by the celebrities.

These divas set a trend and class and inspiring many of us. Celebrity jewellery has always been the talk of the town as one gets to witness the beautiful and stunning pieces which even you would crave to wear it for your D-Day. It is not just the bride, but celebrity groom also tells us that jewellery can be even adorned by men for their wedding.

The year 2018 was the year for many celebrity wedding and The J Mag leaves no stone unturned to tell its readers the jewellery pieces celebrities wore for their wedding.

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MEHENDI Heirloom jewellery designed by the Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and crafted by SABOO using rubies that were collected over generations.

WEDDING JEWELLERY Uncut diamonds, emeralds and Japanese cultured pearls in 22 karat gold and had delicate tiny stars in uncut diamonds.

Rose cut kalgi and Syndicate diamond necklace are from the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewelry collection.

Chopard a necklace featuring 184.5 cts. of pear-shape diamonds set in 18k white gold, diamond earrings featuring a pair of pear-shape diamonds totalling 6.07 cts., a pair of round brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 2.12 cts., and round brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18k white gold, along with a 16 ct. oval-shape diamond drop worn on her head, all from the jeweller’s Haute Joaillerie collection. Delhi Reception Khanna Jewellers NICK’S JEWELLERY Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery (Hindu Wedding)

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DEEPIKA PADUKONE RANVEER SINGH MEHENDI Multi-strand, multi-layered navratan rani haar set amidst uncut diamonds, ruby, pearls and emerald in 18 karat gold.

WEDDING 22-karat gold and uncut diamond jewellery, a statement maang tikka, jadau jhumkas, a bridal chuda, a nath (nose ring) and beautiful golden kalire worn with a gaggle of bangles and rings embedded with baroque pearls, emeralds and rubies(Sindhi wedding) A statement mathapatti, layered necklaces and jhumkas in jadau, pearls and emerald from the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewelry collection (Konkani wedding) RECEPTION Deepika wore layered neckpiece with an emerald and diamond four-tiered choker with a pendant and long fivestrand pearl neckpiece. The earrings matched the choker’s pendant, as did two of her three rings in her left hand.

The right hand also had three other rings to complete her jewellery trousseau for the day. She had on a lot of polki rings, bangles and kadas, and was wearing a traditional red chura and kaleere by Ra Abta By Rahul RANVEER SINGH: Polki diamond necklace that featured parrot pendant and layered ruby beads mala by Sabyasachi.

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ISHA AMBANI ANAND PARIMAL WEDDING Pearl and diamond jewellery: A choker and multi-layered rani haar paired with matching earrings, nath and an ornate maang-tika.

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MEH Choker with uncut diamonds matching jhumkas, maangtika

WEDD Multi-stranded matha patti, a guttapusalu necklace and haa Sunita Kapoo

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WEDDING JEWELLERY: Polki choker, earrings and maang ti Anita Dongre Fine Jewellery.

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DING a gold choker, raani haar / a ath phool and red chooda by or & Amrapali

SAINA NEHWAL PARUPALLI KASHYAP WEDDING JEWELLERY: Burmese rubies, uncut diamonds and emeralds from the Sabyasachi Heritage uncut diamond PARUPALLI KASHYAP: Pearl necklace from the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewelry collection.

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Jaipur Jewels , Carved Ruby Melon Cascade Necklace With Navratna Pendant It Had All 9 Gems

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Jaipur - Known as the pink city of India and is literally ‘GEM’ of all the cities in the world is known for its traditional arts, crafts, vibrant culture, jewellery and precious stone work world over.

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Jaipur Jewellery show is one of the most colossal jewellery shows of India, it is a largest B2C Gems & Jewellery show.

During my visit to Jaipur Jewellery Show, I came across Gemstone Studded Jewellery making the colours waves.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but, coloured gemstones, holds a significance place in jewellery and always remained favourite among the kings and queens. Present trends showcase use of colour gemstones in jewellery along with diamonds.

A specific coloured gemstone in a jewellery not only enhances a look of a jewellery piece but also brings out a person’s passion for colour. Gemstones have created a place in every woman’s jewel box adding a bling.

Here are few inputs which I have summarised during my visit at Jaipur Jewellery Show:

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Jatin Gems Tuquoise and Tanzanite

The gemstone jewellery trend in Jaipur I have seen more of Experimental and lightweight jewllery pieces. Choker, long chain necklace, cocktail rings set in uncut diamond along with Gemstones was the fad.

The most popular gemstone jewellery selling

Tara Fine Jewels Necklace . Pink Sapphire , Amethyst Briolette ,Diamonds

Fashion conscious woman also coordinate their outfits with the jewellery they wear .

Colour stone jewellery is popular around the world.

Occasion are people buying gemstone studded jewellery

A lot of pastel shades of gemstones like the Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Morganite and Opals.

In weddings most people prefer a splashes of colour in their jewellery vs a plain diamond or gold jewellery. These are adorned for all the occasions.

The groups opting for such jewellery

The latest innovation in gemstone jewellery

Its the choice and preference of the Millenials who prefer colour gemstone jewellery with a Pastel Colour.

Fusion of uncut diamonds (polki), gemstones and polished diamonds are combined to create a piece, which makes it wearable for any type of occasion.

The coloured gemstones always makes a jewellery look more dazzling and alluring!

Gem Gallery. Opals , Burma Sapphire Diamonds

BY RENU CHOUDHARY

Founder And Editor-In-Chief, Diamond Talk

Renu Choudhary, a GIA certified diamond enthusiast, known for her love for loose diamonds and fine jewellery.

Her passion stems from her early exposure to precious stones and jewellery design through her family, which has been a part of the industry for 4 generations.

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COLOUR? Increase in gemstone participation in recent international jewellery shows suggests that the demand for colour stones or gemstones is in trend in major countries. Every gem carries within itself a tale of stories and history behind its formation to its use in jewellery. Besides its cosmic properties, gemstones have always been a head tuner for its exclusivity, colour, quality and sophistication. The two fundamental factors in deciding the conversion of rocks to gems are rarity and beauty.

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Amethyst

the Royal Gem Stone

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Known as the February birthstone, Amethyst is a fine, crystalline gem made of quartz and comes in a blend of deep tint of violet and red to a lighter lilac hue. Its unparalleled colour and delicate crystal nature make it the showtopper to adorn any sense of style and fashion. Amethyst dates back to as early as 2000 BC and was mostly favoured by royalties, nobility and members of the clergy and the British Royal Family. Artist Leonardo Da Vinci

also believed that Amethyst could dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. You can tap the potential of these lustrous gems by choosing all styles of jewelry, old and new. They may be made into one-of-a-kind antique and vintage jewellery, including brooches, rings, pins, pendants, earrings, bracelets, and matching sets in styles from early Victorian to modern.

Tsavorite Garnet

In the recent decades, the colored gems have taken the foremost choice than the big three gems, namely ruby, sapphire and emerald. Tsavorite is roughly 200 times more rare than emerald. These are a great alternative to emeralds. So why not indulge in the fresh, zesty yellowish green to bluish green shade for a reviving and rejuvenating feel to evoke the spring in you. These are rare and precious and display great luminosity even in small sizes. Its vivid, intense green color is natural, thereby increasing the value of the stone. It can grace its presence to complement in any kind of jewellery such as garnet necklaces, bracelets, bands, bracelets, etc. They are often paired with diamonds for a contemporary, elegant look or they are also handcrafted in stackable rings, eternity rings, anniversary bands, and solitaire rings to reveal its natural beauty to its highest glory and at the same time being synonyms with unconventional and modern choices of fashion and design.

Facts: Amethyst has the prestige of being found in Queen Elizabeth’s jewellery collection known as the ‘Kent Amethysts’.

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Tanzanite

These are deep blue gem stones most soughtafter gems amongst sapphire. The purplish-blue tint of tanzanite makes it very appealing and easy to complement with gemstones such as rubies, emeralds, yellow sapphires and rubellites. If you are more of a diamond person, then there is much more in store for you. You can easily combine tanzanite beads with diamonds. Towards the ethnic side, Amrapali gives this mystical gemstone an ethnic touch which works in perfect tandem with opals and pearls to give it an antique finish, exuding class and elegance.

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Grape Garnet

Give yourself a twist in style with these purplegrape or rich cranberry-colored garnets having a lusciousness that gives pride to the beholder, especially when the red sparkles pierce through the purple. This rare variety of rhodolite has unfolded as a hot, new gemstone in the colored stone market.

However, due to its limited production it occupies only a small marketing niche.

Fact: People are showered with wealth, good luck and a positive demeanor with sapphires.

Sapphire

For some exquisite shades of violet-blue, brilliantly cut and crafted, stunning sapphire jewellery is the ultimate choice for immaculate versatility. Even though it closely resembles Amethyst in color, it has better hardness and brilliance and is more durable than tanzanite. Hence, undoubtedly its prices far exceed that of amethyst. Its amazing blue hues give it a distinctive look, thanks to its alluring color. It has set itself a privileged place among jewellery lovers and is trending since ever. From jewellery made in gold to silver to even in platinum or rose gold, there are scores of breathtaking sapphire options which you are sure to cherish. Who knows you could even be lucky enough to be gifted with a sapphire ring or a pendant from your loved one for this New Year!

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GEM-ARCHITECTURE The Comeback of the Pear, Marquise and Baguette and their re-interpretation in Zirconia from Swarovski

Illustration by Frédéric Mané

As the focus in the jewellery world shifts further towards craftsmanship, there’s growing appreciation for the craft of gemstone-cutting. This has fuelled the huge trend for what we at Swarovski call “GEM-ARCHITECTURE”, in which the cut and shape of a gemstone play a vital role in both the design and construction of a jewel. Three cuts in particular - all early classic diamond and gemstone cuts - have been revived to play their part in this contemporary design direction: the pear-shape, the marquise and the baguette.

Each has a strong silhouette, a distinct personality and each too has a history and heritage.

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THE PEAR

Swarovski Zirconia Pear Cut

The pear-shape, a mix of a round brilliant and a marquise cut, adds fluidity, sensuality and movement to a jewel. While modern in style and character, it can be traced back to the beginnings of mechanical diamond cutting, in the 15th century. It became hugely popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the then fashionable chandelier earrings were hung with three faceted pendant drops, to glimmer, seductively in candlelight. The modern pear-shaped gemstone was refined in the early years of the 20th century, when huge advances were made in gemstonecutting techniques. It was also very popular during

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the Belle Epoque; and today, the pear-shape has once again captured the imagination, as an expression of beauty and femininity, made modern and given a youthful zest as the stone of choice for celebrity engagement rings, as worn by stars including Ariana Grande and the actress and model, Emily Ratajkowski.

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The marquise, evocative of aristocratic elegance, builds dynamic petal-like patterns. It is a pointed oval or elliptical shape sometimes called a navette because of its boat shape and was said to have been inspired by the luscious lips of the Marquise de Pompadour, the celebrated mistress of King Louis XV of France. As with the pear-shape, the marquise was refined in the early 20th century, and has gone in and out of fashion since that time. It was revived to spectacular effect by Harry Winston in the 1960s, when it became an essential component of his signature “wreath” designs, part of his concept of “floating diamonds” that looked as if they floated, weightlessly, with minimal metal settings. Winston knew that, in a ring, the marquise, then as now, elongates the finger. Now, once again, the pointed, petal-shaped marquise has come back into fashion especially for coloured gems, its slender, elegant silhouette highlighting colour, hue, light and life.

Swarovski Zirconia Baguette Cut

THE BAGUETTE The baguette, too, can be traced back to the early days of gemstone-cutting in the 15th century, and was used extensively in the Renaissance, a time of experimentation and development of stone cutting.

The rectangular shape was used to make up complex amuletic or allusive motifs, or to form letters. Once again, the modern baguette was perfected in the early 20th century, around 1912, benefiting from advanced technology. It appeared at just the right time to create the new abstract, geometric, graphic jewellery designs of the Art Deco style of the 1920s.

Baguettes, diamonds and coloured gemstones, especially sapphires and rubies, were set end to end, tracing angular motifs and crisp, sharp outlines. In the 1950s, the baguette became the defining feature of sophisticated all-diamond jewels, forming swirls, twirls and tumbling torrents of light, cascading from twisting diamond knots. In Today, the three-important historic, vintage fancy gemstone cuts and shapes are reborn in Zirconia from Swarovski and have become vital components of contemporary Indian and international design. At the same time, the skills of the Swarovski master cutters make today’s vital connection between artistry and craftsmanship: the perfectly cut stone is the ultimate in cutting edge.

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Kashmir-Sapphire

Gemstones and their Indian lineage

Ruby Choker Of Maharaja of Patiala Made by Cartier

Anita Loos, the famous American Screen writer once said – “The jeweller allows me to wear the sapphire blue lake on my finger, the emerald green leaves around my neck and take the citrine sunset with me wherever I go. Jewellery has become my daytime link to nature in an office with no windows. And if I have to work late, there’s nothing like diamond stars and a pearl full moon against an onyx night sky.“ This is indeed in accordance with what Pliny the Elder said many centuries ago while referring to gemstones. He said that for a great many people, a single gemstone alone is enough to provide the highest and most perfect aesthetic experience of the wonders of nature.

The reference to Indian gemstones can be found as early as AD 77 in Pliny’s “Naturalis Historia”.

Throughout the centuries, astrology has correlated different gemstones to different zodiac signs. They are believed to possess an inherent power to alter its wearer’s destiny for the better.

Prior to the discovery of diamonds in Brazil during the 1700s, India was the sole supplier of diamonds to the world. The earliest known reference is mentioned in Kautilya’s Arthashastra dating back to 3rd century BCE. Most of the diamond mining took place along the Krishna River in modern-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The fortress city of Golconda emerged as the world’s largest diamond cutting and trading centre and was attributed to producing the purest of all diamonds with no trace of nitrogen or boron. Most of the world’s famous diamonds are from Golconda including the famous Kohinoor (meaning - Mountain of Light) which is now part of the British Crown Jewels.

Equally spectacular is the “Hope Diamond”, the world’s largest and lustrous blue gem (45.52 carats) believed to have originated from India. Originally known as the Tavernier Blue diamond, it weighed around 112.23 carats before it was cut and reshaped to become the Hope Diamond as it is known today. According to certain accounts, the original form of the Hope Diamond was stolen from an eye of a sculpted statue of Goddess Sita. This (in)famous gem has changed many hands since then, including King Louis XVI of France, before it found its home in the Smithsonian Museum.

It is believed to be cursed and to bring great misfortune and tragedy to anyone who wears it.

Hope Diamond and Kohinoor

Another equally precious and indigenous gemstones are the Kashmir Sapphires, the most famous type of sapphires in the world. Discovered in 1882, they are highly sought after and has been synonymous with the ultimate Sapphire, as these gems possess a unique cornflower velvety blue colour with exceptional lustre. They are often described as “blue velvet”.

Diamond necklace of the Queen of Baroda featuring the Star of the South diamond

Few kingdoms could match the opulence and splendour of Indian royalty during their heydays. They are world renowned for their formidable forts and palaces along with exquisite jewellery embellished with some of the most valuable gemstones. According to an account by Alain Boucheron on his family business in the book “The Master Jewellers” that was cited in the Times:

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“The flamboyant Maharajah… arrived at Boucheron’s in 1927 accompanied by a retinue of 40 servants all wearing pink turbans, his 20 favourite dancing girls and, most important of all, six caskets filled with 7571 diamonds, 1432 emeralds, sapphires, rubies and pearls of incomparable beauty.” He was referring to Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of the erstwhile princely state of Patiala

Some of the most famous pieces of jewellery that make it to today’s list are Patiala necklace of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh featuring the famed DeBeers diamond, a 234.6-carat yellow diamond, roughly the size of a golf ball Patiala Ruby Choker owned by Maharani of Patiala Diamond necklace of the Queen of Baroda featuring the Star of the South diamond The famed Pearl necklace owned by the Baroda Royal family Emerald necklace of the Maharaja of Nawanagar Diamond Serpech of Maharaja Dileep Singh of Lahore Jacob diamond (used as a paperweight) of Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad and many more.

Long gone are the splendour and grandeur of the Maharajahs but the penchant for magic and allure of the gemstones stay on in all Indian hearts. These rare and precious stones continue to weave intrigue and beauty in our traditional and modern-day jewellery and will remain so for many more years to come.

Viji is an IT professional who resorted to closet writing mostly to pen her moments of great happiness, lessons on gratitude, life’s occasional turmoils and anything else that caught her fancy whenever wherever.

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Flora & Fauna

By Dillano Luxurious Jewels Dillano Luxurious Jewels, the luxury precious jewellery brand presents Flora & Fauna in the spirit of joie de vivre of the New Year. Celebrate the entire gaiety season shining in breathtaking contemporary jewels while making a feisty fashion. Showcasing statement & cocktail rings and dainty feminine cuff bracelets this collection offers something for every woman with a lavish ďŹ ne taste.

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J A N 28 | DIAMONDS

Joyalukkas launches the exclusive ‘The Forevermark Elements Collection’ TM

- A contemporary collection inspired by geometric shapes -

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In anticipation of the New Year, Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group introduces the ‘The Forevermark ElementsTM Collection’, designed exclusively by Joyalukkas, an authorised Forevermark jeweller.

Set with rare, beautiful and responsibly sourced Forevermark diamonds at the heart of each piece - the The Forevermark ElementsTM Collection is inspired by the symmetry in design with three dominant shapes each shape reflecting a unique facet of a woman.

The triangle represents passion, zeal and creativity while the oval shape highlights the adaptive quality of the woman and the square embodies her simplicity and humble personality. Crafted with modern elegance – the collection comprises of necklaces and earrings in 18k yellow, rose and white gold. These versatile pieces are a musthave for any occasion and can be adorned from day to night, make for a perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries or a day to feel truly special.

Less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are eligible to become Forevermark diamonds. Every Forevermark diamond is inscribed with a Forevermark icon and unique ID which is an assurance that each diamond is beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced.

The Elements collection is available at Joyalukkas stores across the country. For further information, please call 1800 2102121 or visit www.forevermark.com

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J A N 30 | SPECIAL FOCUS

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GENERATIONS PART THREE Jewellery has always taken a special place in our tradition. The jewellery industry that sprout out as an unorganised sector has come a long way transforming to an industry. There are many jewellery brands who have entered the market in last few decades. While some have failed in their aspect of journey, but we have jewellery centurions who have a long history and heritage.

Here is the list of legacy jewellery brands of India who have created a niche in the industry as well as in the hearts of the people. Emerging with the latest trends and technology, these brands have set an example for the new generation entrepreneurs.

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J A N 32 | SPECIAL FOCUS

SHRI RAM HARI RAM JEWELLERS A LEGENDRY LEGACY 1789 Shri Ram Hari Ram Jewellers (SRHR) is the brand that made an impact among the royals and from Maharaja’s and Nawabs, the exquisite jewellery pieces have always found a niche even today.

Shri Ram Hari Ram Jewellers (SRHR) established in the year 1789 exclusively at Saket (Delhi). Surendra Kr Gupta has carved the brand that prides itself in creating a legacy based on purity and trust. Royalty runs through this jeweller’s veins and that can be reflected in every piece created. From dazzling diamonds, glint of gold, vibrant colours of semi-precious stones, elegance of pearls and the serene, calm and scintillating silver, SRHR has treasured it all.

Continuing the legacy, Ashish Gupta, 7th generation of the family who heads design section takes forward the brand with his prophetic vision. Ashish imagination and creativity helps him to crafting innovation pieces that appeal to people’s emotions.

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J A N 34 | SPECIAL FOCUS

JAIPUR JEWELS

THE ARISTOCRATIC APPROACH 1863

With a rich heritage of over 150 years, spanning across seven generations, it is significantly apparent, that Jaipur Jewels has been creating magnificent masterpieces. They’ve evolved from creating the finest jewellery for royalty and have become one of India’s oldest families in the jewellery industry today. With a name inspiring trust and an urge to create priceless bespoke creations, Subhash Naheta took the legacy forward and Jaipur Jewels established in 1966.

Each piece of jewellery is a concept born from the creator’s mind and lovingly crafted into a piece of legacy and art that is truly one-of-a-kind. Today the brand is renowned for giving paramount importance to superlative quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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J A N 36 | SPECIAL FOCUS

VUMMIDI BANGARU JEWELLERS (VBJ) THE MIDAS TOUCH 1900 Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers sparkles like a bright star on the Chennai ďŹ rmament. This guiding star beckons true jewellery lovers from far and near.

Popularly known as VBJ, since its inception in 1900, over the years it has become synonymous with outstanding designs, exquisite workmanship and impeccable purity. With a keen eye on detail, VBJ is committed to quality and service, creating wearable pieces of art.

VBJ offers exceptional value, myriad choices and extraordinary quality. VBJ is managed by Vummidi Raghunath, ably assisted by his two sons Vummidi Jithendra and Vummidi Amarendra (both qualiďŹ ed gemmologists from Belgium).

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J A N 38 | FEATURE

Sharing a spiritual bond with Gemstones From the beginning of time, mankind has been fascinated by Gemstones and the powers they possess. In most cultures around the globe, Gemstones are considered to have the ability to have a positive influence upon the fortune, health and well-being of those who adorn them. In India too, since ancient times, man has been seeking to unravel the mysterious powers that Gemstones have to impact human lives.

Today, the Navaratnas – the sacred nine Gemstones as per Vedic texts and Indian astrology are considered to have the most profound impact on human life.

These Navaratnas are linked to the nine planets or Navagrahas and are recommended to customers after detailed study of their horoscopes. The Gemstones forming part of the Navaratnas as per Hindu Astrology are - Ruby, Natural Pearl, Red Coral, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Hessonite and Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl.

Bhima, the most trusted name in the jewellery industry has been at the forefront in propagating the use of gemstones and the benefits they possess. Over the years, customers have realised that Gemstones when worn after expert consultation bring good luck, prosperity and ward off unfavourable influences from their lives.

At Bhima, we have devoted a separate space in our showrooms to showcase the finest Gemstones sourced from across the world. An important valueadded service provided by Bhima is the facility for free consultation by eminent Astrologers at the showrooms on specific days of the week. This helps the customers gain expert advice on how Gemstones can help them in their lives.

Ancient Vedic scriptures and teachings consider ratnas or gems as one of the six pathways to alter the negative Karmic influences and remove obstacles to live a life of happiness and fulfilment. They are also considered to have therapeutic value. In astrology, every Zodiac sign is ruled by a planet and every planet has a designated Gemstone. Using Gemstones matching one’s Zodiac sign can elevate an individual’s emotional, mental and material well-being.

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J A N 40 | PLATINUM 2

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P L AT I N U M

COUPLE BAND Chopard Diamond Band

LOVE

IS IN THE AIR Platinum Love bands represents and reflect your love for each other.

The pair of beautiful Platinum bands is a perfect memoir of love.

Going platinum seems to be an ongoing trend of 2018. Platinum is indeed one of the rarest metals in the world that resonates with young couples today as the ideal metal of “love�. Modern relationships today have intensified emotionally with deep acceptance of individuality and equality. Couples today seek respect in a relationship for who they are and a meaningful companionship.

Actor Priyanka Chopra, selected a Platinum wedding band from Chopard when she said “I Do” to Nick Jonas on December 1st during their Western wedding ceremony in Jodhpur, India. Priyanka’s band comes from the Haute Joaillerie Collection, featuring 3.90-carats of Ashoka-cut diamonds with an east/west setting, in platinum.

Aside from her wedding band, Priyanka has also been spotted wearing platinum jewelry to the US Open on September 5th, and to the Kate Spade Fashion Show in New York on September 7th.

Another celeb couple who chose platinum for their nuptials was the DEEP-VEER Jodi where Ranveer Singh gave a huge solitaire set in rare platinum to Deepika.

Symbolic of this modern-day love, Platinum Days of Love’s latest collection of Platinum Love Bands beautifully commemorates the theme of “togetherness amidst individuality” in its design. Complementary in nature, they showcase couple bands that have a matched central motif but are not look- a-likes of each other. From satin to matte finishes to textured contours with subtle splashes of diamonds, the aesthetic across the collection is sure to speak to your heart.

To explore more collections visit: www.preciousplatinumindia.mobi An exclusive knowledge sharing series from Platinum Guild International

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J A N 42 | LAB & EDUCATION

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GEMSTONES From royalty to fashion, gemstones have always commanded a special and unique place in the heart of the wearer. With exquisite gem-studded jewellery worn by royal families to the famous artists who highlight their beauty with beautiful gemstones on the red carpet, gemstones - precious or semi-precious will always be the talk of the town.

About Gemstones

Gemstones can be divided into minerals (inorganic and amorphous), organic and rocks. Most of the gemstones used in jewellery are minerals which include Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, Citrine, etc. Opals come under the amorphous category, while gems produced by living organisms such as pearl, coral, amber come under the organic category.

Hardness, Toughness and Stability are important factors to consider while purchasing gemstones other than the colour, clarity, cut and carat weight.

Hardness means resistance to scratches or abrasion based on the Mohs Scale of Relative Hardness. The scale ranges from 1 – 10, with Talc at 1 and Diamond at 10.

Toughness means resistance to breaking or chipping. The toughness ranges from Exceptional to Poor.

Sotheby’s Ginevra_Asta_Lot 461 - Ruby and diamond bracelet, Cartier, circa 1920

All the luminous the coloured spectacles which the world in the immensity of space can offer us, nature has produced in miniature amongst precious stones. ~ Charles Blanc, Art in Ornament and Dress, 1875, translated from French

Stability means resistance to changes in colour or appearance or durability due to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals.

Many of us have also heard of different regions being associated with gemstones such as Colombian or Zambian emeralds, Burmese rubies, etc. This is termed as Origin, which relates to the region, mine or specific area from where the gemstone was mined. The origin factor is specifically considered for rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Many other gems may also have the origin factor influence the price such as opals.

Gemstones are not just mounted in jewellery, they also have many other uses such as crystal healing, interior decoration, astrology, etc.

Gemstones used for each English month are known are Birthstones.

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Do remember this small tip

When buying a loose gemstone, place it on two closed fingers to see the difference in colour if it is light or dark, the same theory also applies for mounted gemstone jewellery.

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The gemstones for each month are as follows: January

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Garnet

February

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Amethyst

March

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Aquamarine and Bloodstone

April

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Diamond

May

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Emerald

June

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Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone

July

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Ruby

August

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Peridot, Sardonyx, Spinel

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Sapphire

October

Opal, Tourmaline

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November –

Topaz, Citrine

December –

Zircon, Turquoise, Tanzanite

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J A N 44 | GUEST ARTICLE

As trends progress in the spectrum of fashion and jewellery, concentration moves from precious metals to ornamental rocks. These rocks have been more commonly came to be known as Gemstones.

Gemstones are stones that are precious and are cut and polished to use in jewellery. They are a seen as a relatively less elegant form of decoration one embraces but equally beautiful none the less. In recent times, gemstone jewellery has seen a significant rise in popularity and many more individuals have begun to adorn this style.

Gemstones are always associated with a special ‘power’ or ‘purpose’ to them, which people see as an add on to the beauty of these stones. Here’s a guide to which gemstone will help you in what way:

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Lapis Lazuli

It is a beautiful blue stone that has been prized throughout history. The rich celestial shade of Lapis Lazuli remains a symbol of deep honor and royalty.

The reason it is so prized is down to the stunning colour and the valuable ultramarine dye that can be derived from the stone. The deeper the blue, the higher quality the stone is. The stone can be worn by anyone who wishes to attain or attract wisdom and honor.

Moonstone

Moonstone holds a strong sense of secrecy and mystery. It is considered a stone that bears truth from within. It was often worn as an amulet by travelers to give them protection in earlier times, especially when traveling at night. As a gift, it was favorited between lovers as a symbol of passion. Moonstone is also used in India as a traditional wedding gift. The shades most commonly seen are blue, peach, white, rainbow and gray; Each with their own deeper meaning. This stone is said to attract peace and wisdom and can help the wearer to be extremely calm and have a composed character. madeinearthus.com

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Green Aventurine

Green Aventurine is said to be the luckiest of all crystals. It is also often known as “The Stone of Opportunity” which goes hand in hand with what it is used for. For the striking green beauty of the stone, it is made again and used for jewellery. Green Aventurine is said to bring luck to anyone who not only wears it, but is near it and any of you can wear it for luck in relationships, work or life in general.

Tiger’s Eye

Tiger’s Eye is a stone often feared and revered for being an all seeing and all-knowing eye. The colours of the stone showing deep browns with rich layers of gold made it appealing to be used for jewellery. It is said to grant the wearer with a keen ability of observation to see with great clarity and incredible courage.

Onyx

Onyx is most recognized for being the birthstone of December and being used to celebrate the seventh year of marriage for couples. The rich black colour of the stone and its strength also made Onyx ideal for use in rings and necklaces. Anyone who is in possession of an Onyx seemed to have incredibly high will-power and courage.

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Jade

Jade is known as a “blessing stone” and is said to bless whatever it touches.

For close to six-thousand years. In earlier times it was often used for knives and axe heads because it was such a strong stone and polished easily. It is most commonly seen in green but also comes in shades of blue, white, brown, black, orange, purple, red and yellow. Since the stone is seen as a blessing stone, people adorn this stone in hopes that their wishes come true and that the stone brings them good fortune through good luck.

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J A N 46 | GUEST ARTICLE

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Agate

Agate is also called “The Earth Rainbow� because of its ability to come in such various shades and layers of colour. The stone is a banded and layered mineral from the Quartz family. The variety of colour these stones can come in is huge. Agate may have many meanings around the world stemming from culture to colour variation but the it helps the wearer gain courage and gain the ability to harmonize between positive and negative qualities.

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Opal

Opal is not only recognized for being the birthstone of October but for its luster and reflective hues of colour.

It comes in a numerous amount of shades including some very bright and some very dark. The most common colour seen today is the Crystal Opal with translucent strikes of colour and an almost neon rainbow effect. Opal is thought to calm the wearer and they are seen to show an increase in love and compassion and the stone Is thought to purify the soul.

Turquoise

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Amethyst

Amethyst is known most commonly as the birthstone of February. The shades of this stone do vary from red to deep violet but the most commonly seen colour is the vivid purple.

While the meaning may differ between time and culture, the Amethyst is most known for being a stone of spirituality and peace.

Turquoise is said to be the oldest gemstone known to man in human history.

Throughout time, this stone was honored as a symbol of wisdom and nobility.

To some cultures it was even considered to a symbol of immortality. From the Ancient Egyptians to the Native Americans, Turquoise was considered a sacred stone of power, luck and protection. The blue-green hues of the stone and its light weight make it a versatile stone for carved figures, jewellery pendants and other accessories. While it is a more common stone, it is still treasured by many cultures today. jewelryshoppingguide.com

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J A N 47 | OFFERS

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S R E F F O jewellery

The above list is only a collation of various offers on jewellery. The J Mag is not responsible for the duration and any other aspects of discount offers offered by respective brands. Customers are suggested to verify in detail with the respective jewellers before making the purchase. Any jewellery brand wishing to be part of this list, can contact editor@jmag.in

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J A N 48 | MADAME BIJOU

Welcome to the world of

I am here to answer your questions related to the fascinating world of gems and jewellery. I may not be able to answer all the questions but I will try to give you the best suggestions. You may send your questions to the J Mag anonymously or with your initials.

Q1. How can I resale my old diamond jewellery which I bought 15 years back? – JK Dear JK, Depending on the size of diamonds and if there is any certification with it, you can visit the same jeweller who you purchased the jewellery from to find out the resale value. Usually, resale value depends on the current condition of the diamonds and also on the buy-back policy of the particular jeweller.

Q2. I am wearing a yellow pukhraj (sapphire) but the colour has faded over the last 2 years, why? – AL Dear AL, Most likely the yellow sapphire had a temporary colour enhancement treatment done it due to which the colour has faded over time. You can get it checked for any potential treatment by visiting a jeweller who has completed a gemmological course from any reputed institute.

Q3. Why is there a price di�ference between jewellers when we go to buy diamonds? – BB Dear BB, Diamond prices may vary from jeweller to jeweller, region to region due to the demand and supply of the stones. Diamond prices constantly change depending on the global economic conditions, import export regulations of a country and the rough diamond production.

Q4. What is Basra pearl? Is it natural? – PV Dear PV, Basra is the region in Persia where natural pearls were found. Due to heavy pollution of the waters in the area, the organisms producing these pearls perished long time ago. At present, pearls which are termed as Basra may not be from that region as more than 95% of pearls are cultured.

Q5. Why is platinum more expensive than gold and can I get a 22 karat platinum ring? – ZK Dear ZK, Platinum is a rare metal compared to the mined quantities of gold making it more expense than gold. The purity for platinum is measured di�ferently compared to gold. The highest purity in platinum will be mentioned as 950Plat (950 parts of platinum) due to the conditions in which it formed and mined.

Send your questions on jewellery to: madamebijou@jmag.in

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J A N 50 | OFFERS

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The above list is only a collation of various online jewellery stores. The J Mag is not responsible for the quality, price or any aspect of jewellery sold at above online stores. This is neither ranking nor preference in any order. Any jewellery brand wishing to be part of this list, can contact editor@jmag.in

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