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Festive Necklaces
n the occasion of the upcoming festive season, C. Krishniah Chetty &
Sons (CKC) of Bangalore introduces an exquisite range of intricately
designed necklaces available from lightweight to elaborate pieces. The
‘Necklace Parade’ will be on for a period of one month from September
7 to October 7, 2012, and the collections will be available at all the three
showrooms of CKC in the city.
The necklace festival will offer a wide range of neck pieces and chains in gold, silver,
diamond, platinum and varied gemstones. Each necklace at the festival has a story woven in
its design and a tale of its origin, a legend of romance between the wearer and the chain, a
heart rendering epic on the craftsmanship and niche design.
Launching the collection, CKC managing director Vinod Hayagriv said, “Our team has
painstakingly put together this collection of specially commissioned neck wear focusing
on the oncoming festive season. All our showrooms have an extensive selection that will be
impossible for our clients to find in one place normally.” 
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Bouquet of Bridal Jewels
The maangtikka (forehead
ornament) is set with round
diamonds and ornamented
with pear-shaped diamond
drops.
eres introduces ‘The Bridal Brouhaha’ collection
conceptualized and designed by Nitin Goenka, whose
vision of a wedding extends beyond just the wedding
day. It encompasses the pre-wedding parties and
festivities and more than that, it includes jewellery for
the bride, her sisters and mother.
The beautifully crafted fine diamond collection is sprinkled with
precious gems consisting of two sections – cocktail dazzlers and
wedding specials. The cocktail sets feature an inspiring array of solitaire
necklaces teamed with ‘looks of the season’ flamboyant earrings and
rings, thus setting the tone for lavish bridal sets that can be worn in
combinations best decided by the wearer.
The collection is available only at its Mumbai and Ludhiana stores. 
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The floral rosette ring is
covered with 2.5 carats of
diamonds set in 18-karat
white gold.
The spectacular necklace is mounted in 18-karat
gold and studded with 1,662 pieces of brilliant round
diamonds weighing 43.28 carats and 39 graduated pearshaped diamonds weighing 15.60 carats. The elegant
matching pair of earrings are set in 18-karat white gold
studded with 390 sparkling round diamonds weighing
6.4 carats and accented by five graduating pear shaped
diamonds weighing 3 carats.
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Diamond Dazzlers
ome more exquisite collections have been presented from the Nirvana
Diamond Jewellery brand. Targeted at the modern Indian woman
between the age group of 25 and 45, the collection offers a wide range
of products including rings, earrings, pendants, bangles, pendant sets,
necklaces, crafted in 18-karat yellow and white gold, and set with VS
GH diamonds. Starting with an affordable price tag of R5,000, the collection costs up to
R5 lakh, and is available across 29 cities. 
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Spiritual Fare
A flowery silver pendant showcases a small flower
set with pink cubic zirconia in the middle with
a clear quartz drop. The pendant hangs from a
necklace made up of white and pink beads.
he Benaras collection from
the brand Rreverie Jewellery
is crafted in 92.5% sterling
silver that adorns statues of
deities and features floral
patterns. Each piece of jewellery is studded with
semi-precious stones such as turquoise, agate,
lapiz, pearls, red coral, amethyst, black onyx and
more. Though the collection has a spiritual feel,
it is classy and has an urban appeal.
Talking about the collection, jewellery
designer Isha Katoria adds, “The Benaras
collection is inspired by the holy city itself. I
have drawn influences from its spiritual and
religious aspects associated with the city. It is a
special collection that is close to my heart.” 
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Crafted with green
and violet beads, the
neckpiece holds a silver
pendant with gradation
of marvellous pink cubic
zirconia in the shape of
an appealing flower.
This neckpiece is adorned with green and yellow patterned wooden beads and
black onyx. A delicate mural of Lord Ganesha forms the base of the pendant in
soft shades of pink, orange, yellow and aqua green.
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Jadau Magic
alguni Mehta’s 2012 bridal collection focuses on
classic and timeless lines of large polkis assembled
in unique designs to add to the splendour of the
glowing bride. The collection consists of multiple
single lines of graduated polkis with matching
dangling earrings, and long polki chains set with emeralds.
Clean and simple lines are the hallmark of Falguni’s collections
that are highlighted with textured gold, coloured gemstones and
Basra pearls. 
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Good Luck Charms
n India, Ganesh Chaturthi
marks the beginning of
festivities and celebrations. And
to add good luck and fortune
to your life, Mumbai-based
Mahesh Notandass, a high-end jewellery brand,
launched a jewellery collection featuring exquisite
Ganesha motifs interwoven with auspicious
symbols like Aum. The diamond-set line is
attractive and can be worn on a daily basis. 
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Ode to Radha
ecently, fashion designer Neeta Lulla designed a
magnificent 22-karat line for Forever Jewellery
entitled Radha. Drawing inspiration from the
mythological figure Radha, the consort of
Lord Krishna, the collection depicts the life
and times of Radha enjoying her courtship with Krishna in the
ancient garden of Vrindavan. The fusion temple jewellery uses
kundan and jadau techniques garnished with pink tourmalines,
fresh green emeralds, radiant rubies, uncut diamonds, lustrous
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pearls, and Prussian blue meenakari to adorn peacock and floral
motifs. The line consists of broad bangles, haath paunchas and
bazubands (armlets).
Jai Begani, managing director of Forever Jewellery said,
“Collaborating with a versatile designer like Neeta Lulla for this
collection was a good opportunity for us to showcase simplicity
and royalty. We at Forever Jewellery capture the subtle nuances
of regional craftsmanship and contemporary designs, which
combine perfectly with every traditional outfit.” 
Floral Glamour
his is the mother of all rings! The one-off
statement ring designed by the house of Popley
Eternal takes the floral motif into an aesthetic
sphere. Titled the Ring of Rings, the ornament
is studded with brilliantly cut pear-shaped
diamonds surrounded by a floral contour of shimmering
baguette-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds.
Suraj Popley, managing director of Popley Eternal, says,
“Luxury is about splendour, beauty, exquisiteness, glamour – and
this ring represents all of these traits. This signature piece is sure
to make you the cynosure of all eyes every time you step out.” 
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An 18-karat white
and yellow gold
Ganesha pendant
encircled with a
diamond-studded
ring is priced at
H25,500.
Divine Pendants
n the auspicious occasion of Ganesh
Chaturthi, lord Ganesha’s birthday,
Kama Jewellery presents a collection
of gold and diamond-studded
pendants. Ganesha pendants are
believed to bestow good luck, fortune and wisdom to
the wearer. Crafted in 18-karat white and yellow gold,
the intricately designed pendants are available all over
India and are priced from R10,000 upwards. 
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The 18-karat yellow gold pendant
features a diamond-studded Ganesha
surrounded by the powerful Om
symbol, and costs only H12,500.
The diamond-studded Ganesha
pendant is crafted in 18-karat yellow
gold and is available for H10,500.
Antique Gold
athod Arts of Kolhapur is
renowned for its plain gold
and studded antique finished
jewellery. Pictured here is
an intricately crafted gold
necklace set with diamonds and fringed with
ruby drops. The three-row long necklace set has
two floral pendant drops and is ornamented
with diamonds, emeralds and rubies. 
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For Modern Brides
apna Singhania’s new bridal
collection is lightweight, intricately
designed, and set with diamond
and semi-precious stones. Sapna
draws inspiration from the artistry of
Asian cultures and medieval architectural forms from
across the world. Her jewellery showcases a striking
communion of precious metal with Burmese rubies,
champagne diamonds, multi-coloured sapphires and
semi-precious stones.
Her jewellery presents a fusion of art and craft
highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship of using
precious stones in invisible settings. 
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Wings of Desire
umbai-based high-end
jewellery manufacturer Vishal
Metallurgical Works presents a
collection named An Egyptian
Affair. The 14-karat line plays
with unusual forms that make the jewellery
fluid and sensuous. The collection that includes
rings and earrings is set with round brilliant-cut
diamonds and pearls. Enjoy the fare. 
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Festive Necklaces
n the occasion of the upcoming festive season, C. Krishniah Chetty &
Sons (CKC) of Bangalore introduces an exquisite range of intricately
designed necklaces available from lightweight to elaborate pieces. The
‘Necklace Parade’ will be on for a period of one month from September
7 to October 7, 2012, and the collections will be available at all the three
showrooms of CKC in the city.
The necklace festival will offer a wide range of neck pieces and chains in gold, silver,
diamond, platinum and varied gemstones. Each necklace at the festival has a story woven in
its design and a tale of its origin, a legend of romance between the wearer and the chain, a
heart rendering epic on the craftsmanship and niche design.
Launching the collection, CKC managing director Vinod Hayagriv said, “Our team has
painstakingly put together this collection of specially commissioned neck wear focusing
on the oncoming festive season. All our showrooms have an extensive selection that will be
impossible for our clients to find in one place normally.” 
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