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Dezso, Sara Beltrán’s wish

Published on October 31, 2022

Envy her: Sara Beltrán, spends her time traveling between the sea of Morocco, Mexico, Croatia, Italy and Greece. To rest she can choose between houses in Paris, New York and Jaipur, India. Between one plane and another, he invents jewels for his brand, Dezso. Curiously, the Maison’s website explains the name as a translation of the word desire from the Latin. In reality in Latin the word desire is cupiditatem, while Dezso is a male name in the Hungarian language which means, precisely, Desire. Between one trip and the next it is easy to get confused, probably.

Collana in stile hawaiano con turchesi e pinna di squalo

In any case, the designer is from Texas, born in El Paso and raised in Mexico. In this country she has learned to love the sea, a source of inspiration for her jewelry. So much so that he uses shark teeth for some jewelry. Although, in truth, it is a marine species considered in danger of extinction. But, of course, not only shark teeth, but also uncut polki diamonds presented in their natural state, much used centuries ago in India. In short, a mix that reflects the designer’s perpetual motion.

Orecchini con conchiglia Mitra e berillo giallo

Onyx and Diamond Ring — Anello con onice intagliato, oro e diamanti grigi

Corallo intagliato a forma di cavalluccio marino e sunstone

In Rajasthan with the rich jewels of Sawansukha

Published on July 21, 2022

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Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con 36 diamanti

The large, luxurious, traditional Indian jewelery gifts signed by Maison Sawansukha ♦

For nearly two centuries the name Sawansukha was associated with the diamond trade. You do not know, probably, but today is one of India’s leading jewelers. In particular of Rajasthan, in Bikaner city. The style is that of the great Indian jewelry, it was of the maharaja’s, now of course mediated by a more modern taste, although anchored to tradition. Gold, diamonds, pearls, platinum and precious stones to create jewelry that make you dream even those who are not fond of the East (but is there anyone who resists the allure of India?).

For a pearl and diamond necklace, for example, the jeweler has a poetic explanation: it represents the dance of a peacock when it rains. The diamonds in the shape of peacock feathers, and hopeful look to the clouds, symbolized by the pearls. The diamonds from the ranks of pearls are like drops of water falling disperse. The other jewel, however, is inspired by the goddess Lakshmi, the center of the pendant: a jewel more traditional, very exotic.

La danza della pioggia del pavone: diamanti e perle, by Sawansukha

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti polki, smalto

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti polki, rubino

Collana con diamanti taglio marquise e pera, sette smeraldi

The Indian colors by Varda Goelka and her Diagold

Published on February 28, 2020

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The rich style and a lot of tradition in the jewelry of the Varda Goelka and her Diagold ♦

India is the country that loves most jewelry. It is logical, then, that has a long tradition. But there are also new brands, as Diagold, that without renouncing of tradition, now offer jewelry high class, with a style that also likes to Western women. In fact, Diagold opened a shop in London. If you go to India, any case, you can go to visit one of the stores (Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi), of this brand, which was founded by a woman, Varda Goenka, about 15 years ago.

It is not about ethnic jewelry: stones and materials go through a selection equal to that of the great Maison West. Just look at the jewels proposed by Diagold to realize immediately that the model that inspired jewelery is classic Italian or French, with an obvious imprint in some eastern parts. All the jewels are still very elaborate, with extensive use of colored stones next to diamonds and pearls, while gold is yellow, the color that is most appreciated by the Indians. This selection of branded jewelery Diagold can give an idea of the style of the brand.

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti di Diagold

Collana di diamanti e rubini di Varda Goelka

Orecchini a forma di goccia con diamanti e smeraldi

Orecchini con perle, diamanti e zaffiri di Diagold

The Polki diamonds by Sally Agarwal

Published on January 21, 2019

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Collana composta da cinque fili di diamanti Polki. Ogni filo è composto da 57 diamanti incastonati in oro 18 carati

The Polki diamonds by Sally Agarwal have roots in the Moghul empire and a minimalist design.

Once, the diamonds in India were considered precious stones to be associated with the divine elements. And they were not cut with many faces as is done now in the West: the Polki diamonds, almost rough, have spread during the Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1707 over much of India. But tradition and their beauty is still alive thanks to the London-based designer Sally Agarwal. After studying jewelry design in the big Asian country, Sally Agarwal opened a studio in London and has revived the forms used for traditional ceremonies in the royal courts. We must say that the result is unique and has its price: a pair of dangling earrings rose gold cost about $ 4,800, a necklace comes to $ 29,000 and a bracelet with three wires to 20,000.

On the other hand, notes Sally, diamonds as well as being combined with Hindu deities were also associated with his fortune, so that the properties of these stones were linked to membership of a caste: the gray or blacks were for the lower classes, while a maharaja could own diamonds of every color. And these things Sally Agarwal she knows, because that his relatives in India are the diamond merchants. Polki diamonds are usually quite large and having slight natural imperfections, which indicates the quality and also improves their character. “To enhance the unique characteristics of a Polki, as their eye-catching white glow that, for me, evokes moonlight, I designed a minimalist, frames in 18 carat yellow gold for my jewelry,” is the description that makes the designer of his work. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini Aisha in oro, diamanti Polki e rubini

Orecchini a clip in oro e diamanti Polki, che si ispirano al cielo notturno indiano

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti Polki, smalto rosso

Sally Agarwal, orecchini pendenti con diamanti e smeraldi

Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti. Prezzo: 2950 sterline

Collana girocollo a due file di 70 diamanti Polki. Prezzo: 34.500 sterline

Anello con diamanti. Prezzo: 3000 sterline

Collana Majestic con cinque fili di diamanti Polki