Buying ‘real’ jewellery in the era of lab gems
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Buying ‘real’ jewellery in the era of lab gems

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Like many, I was brought up to believe that jewellery was both an item of beauty and an investment. Growing up, I often heard my grandfather, a jeweller, talk about the worth of jewellery based on the value of precious stones, weight of gold and “making” charges. Fine jewellery is now being seen as wearable art that embodies personal narratives, creativity and individuality—and it’s the design that’s worth more than the precious materials used in the making. Mumbai-based brand Studio Renn was among the participants at the India Art Fair that presented a unique take on fine jewellery, fusing precious stones and metals with materials like acid-treated concrete. A ring by Studio Renn “The lines of art and design were historically always blurred,” says the label’s co-founder, Rohini Jhaveri, who approaches jewellery as a wearable sculpture, rather than ornamentation.

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For young jewellery buyers, design is paramount, says Radhikaraje Gaekwad
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For young jewellery buyers, design is paramount, says Radhikaraje Gaekwad

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‘India has everything to become the world’s jewel centre’

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How jewellery got personal
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How jewellery got personal

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