Adorn - July - August 2017

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Luxury with a conscience is gaining traction like never before. These days more and more jewellery brands are supporting social, environmental or ethical issues. Eden Diodati, a London-based jewellery brand founded by African designer Jennifer Ewah, believes in supporting noble causes. Her jewellery is made by a cooperative that supports Rwandan women who survived female genocide. Jennifer's 'label of love' combines the two worlds of creativity and compassion effortlessly only because of her strong conviction to promote ethical luxury. Read more about her thoughts in Creative Charisma.
Butani, an Indian haute joaillerie brand based in Hong Kong, has mesmerised the world with a blend of Asian aesthetics. The opulent but unfussy handcrafted pieces set with the finest of gemstones and diamonds are favoured by royalty and rock stars alike from across the globe. Turn to Global Icon to know more about their 40-year creative journey to success.
Gold is an integral part of our social and cultural fabric, and in our Cover Feature and Jewel Gallery, we showcase jewels with a modern slant, yet redolent with age-old artistic crafts like filigree, repousse, granulation, and more.
In this issue we also bring you the well-curated antique and present-day collections from two of the world’s most renowned art fairs – Tefaf New York and Masterpiece London. Check out the Shining Light section and admire the timeless pieces infused with extraordinary artistry.