DESIGN DIRECTIVE - A BALANCING ACT OF EFFICIENCY AND ADAPTABILITY

In his insightful column, Aftab Bandukwala shares his experiences as a design professional, navigating the challenges and triumphs of overseeing multiple projects across different locations

BROADSTROKES - UNLEASHING INNOVATION

From embracing minimalism to harnessing the power of 3D printing, designers are pushing boundaries to create breathtaking pieces that reflect the spirit of our time, writes Gunjan Suri

PLATINUM SEASON OF LOVE AWARDS Platinum Makes a Splash!

This prestigious event witnessed participation of over 1650 players, and has become a highly prestigious forum in the Indian platinum jewellery sector, celebrating excellence, creativity, and the limitless possibilities within the industry

SPLURGE - A Journey of Artistic Excellence in Diamond Jewellery

Even as trends come and go, Splurge remains committed to creating refned, beautiful jewellery. The brand’s inimitable aesthetic, playfulness, and freedom are expressed through each collection. By constantly evolving, Splurge delivers unique and innovative designs, without compromising on craftsmanship and quality, ensuring it stays at the forefront of the ever-changing jewellery landscape

SUNIL JEWELLERS - Honouring Heritage, Embracing Modernity

Sunil Jewellers, a prominent jewellery manufacturer based out of Jaipur, stands as a testament to the seamless blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary designs. Sunil Agarwal, Director, talks about his unique approach to creating jadau pieces

IVAAN JEWELS - Redefining the Polki Experience

In the world of polki jewellery, Ivaan Jewels stands out as a beacon of elegance, craftsmanship, and contemporary artistry. The intricately handcrafted designs tell a story of timeless beauty. Ivaan Jewels continues to redefine the boundaries of polki jewellery, captivating hearts and inspiring discerning customers with its exquisite creations

VIJAY GEMS AND JEWELLERY - Shining in the Luxury Jewellery Industry

In an exclusive interview with Vijay Surana, Chairman, Vijay Gems and Jewellery, we delve into the essence of the brand and discover what sets it apart from others in the industry

TAMBI - Merging Tradition with Contemporary Flair in Polki Jewellery

TAMBI is a brand that seamlessly merges tradition and innovation in its exquisite polki jewellery. From meticulous craftsmanship rooted in Jaipur's rich heritage, to contemporary designs that captivate modern tastes, TAMBI offers personalized and luxurious experiences to jewellery enthusiasts worldwide

BADALIA DIAMOND - Crafting Timeless Elegance: The Legacy of Badalia Diamond

Badalia Diamond pays homage to Indian heritage and artisans through its design philosophy. With a team of 600 skilled karigars, each piece it manufactures is a peerless statement couture collection. Ishmita Badalia talks about the brand's design philosophy, commitment to exquisite craftsmanship, customers, and more

MARKETING KNOW-HOW The Power of Automated Sales and Marketing for Jewellery Retailers

Automating the sales and marketing processes is enabling jewellery retailers to improve their efficiency and productivity, and eliminate time-consuming tasks; in the process, they are able to analyse data in an accelerated time-frame, and derive benefits from the same, discovers Suneeta Kaul

STORE FOCUS - Unleashing the Sparkle: Infusing Personality into Your Jewellery Store

A jewellery store is not just a brick-and-mortar structure selling expensive merchandise it is a space that tells the story of a brand, and talks about the personality of the people behind it, says Suneeta Kaul

DESIGN STUDIO - Uncovering the Artistic Odyssey of Jewellery Designers

What goes on in on the minds of jewellery makers who captivate consumers with their unique and awe-inspiring designs? Priyanka Talreja Garegrat explores the strategies designers use for standing out in a crowded market

BRANDING & MARKETING - Fashion's Finest Alliances: Inspiring Collaborations Between Jewellers and Leading Designers

The coming together of couture and jewellery in a collaborative endeavour is a mutually beneficial exercise for both jewellery brands and fashion designers. Suneeta Kaul takes an in-depth look at some of the collaborations that turned out well

RETAIL BOOM - 12 KEY TRENDS THAT ARE DEFINING THE INDUSTRY TODAY

The Indian retail jewellery industry is experiencing a wave of expansion and transformation in the post-pandemic era. From expansion of chain stores into international markets, and the establishment of dedicated bridal studios, to a focus on smaller towns newer players entering the market, and more, Vijetha Rangabashyam identifies key trends within the branded retail jewellery space

A Journey of Couture Jewellery and Creative Excellence

The Leo Jewels is known for its signature design aesthetic inspired by nature, featuring exquisite gemstones. Its design sensibilities has made it stand out among its competitors. Shagun Shah, Director, talks about how his creations aim to ignite conversations and create high-end couture jewellery.

Of Colours and Fine Craftsmanship

YS18 has embarked on a remarkable journey, fuelled by the creative vision of its Founder and Designer, Yogendra Sethi. With its unique and extraordinary designs, featuring exquisite natural fancy colour diamonds and exclusive gemstones, the brand has created a niche for itself among the well-heeled

The art of managing customer complaints: Lessons from retailers

Handling customer complaints, dealing with irate, and sometimes, unreasonable patrons, is an important part of the jewellery retail business. Suneeta Kaul endeavours to find out how jewellers go about dealing with such difficult situations

All that it takes to revamp a jewellery store

In order to retain freshness and present a chic, contemporary look, jewellery stores need to be revamped every 10-15 years. Suneeta Kaul tries to find out what it takes for designers and store-owners to get the new look just right

Building the ultimate jewellery website

A well-planned website is essential for any jewellery brand looking to stay competitive and relevant. To create the optimal site, it is important to strike the right balance between high-quality visuals, informative content, and a consistent tone that accurately reflects the brand's identity, says Priyanka Talreja Garegrat

Creating a culture of well-being in jewellery businesses

By adopting a more compassionate approach, jewellers can retain their valuable employees and promote overall wellness, finds out Priyanka Talreja Garegrat

How manufacturers conquer the creative rut

Making jewellery is a creative process, and sometimes, jewellery designers can face a creative block. To overcome this, most designers have some tricks up their sleeve, such as taking a break, looking at everyday objects, slowing down the pace, and more, finds out Priyanka Talreja Garegrat

The engines that fuel sales

Retailers are citing several growth drivers that give an impetus to sales, ranging from improving systems and procedures within the company, to better social media management, and promotion and communication, says Suneeta Kaul

Pune: Home to Young India

Pune is a vibrant city, with many sectors of the economy doing well. As such, it has become an attractive destination for young Indians, finds out Priyanka Talreja Garegrat

PRODUCTIVITY 101 PRODUCTIVITY: FROM EFFICIENCY TO VALUE CREATION AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

In today's dynamic business landscape, productivity is no longer just about output per worker, or unit of time. It has evolved into a comprehensive measure of efficiency, effectiveness, and value creation. This expanded definition takes into account factors such as innovation, customer satisfaction, and the ability to leverage digital technologies for enhanced efficiency, creativity, and collaboration. Moreover, productivity is closely intertwined with work-life balance, as maintaining a healthy equilibrium between work and personal life leads to improved mental wellbeing, focus, and increased productivity. In this insightful guide curated by Vijetha Rangabashyam, discover the proven techniques employed by effective leaders to stay productive in the workplace

Managing Personnel: What Works Best-Autonomy Or Autocracy?

In order to get the best out of their employees, companies have to decide whether they need to follow an autocratic style of functioning, or a democratic style. Suneeta Kaul talks to a cross-section of retailers to figure out what they think is the best way to deal with their employees and teams

Make Your Salesperson Comfortable

Aftab talks about designing a store keeping in mind the needs and comfort of the staff

BATTLING THE CREATIVE DROUGHT

In this column, Gunjan Suri says the secret to idea generation is that there is no secret! A successful idea generation process is the one that leads to questioning assumptions and opening existing methods to new ideas

SOUTH INDIAN MARKET PLEASED WITH IIJS TRITIYA

Jewellers had high expectations from the maiden edition of IIJS Tritiya -- the timing was perfect, with the event coinciding with Akshaya Tritaya, one of the most important events for South Indian jewellers

INDIAN JEWELLER TREND FORECAST 2023 - 12 TRENDS that will dominate in 2023

Indian Jeweller, with in-depth research aligning with contexts such as socio-cultural, economic, psychological, behavioural and political, uncovers macro jewellery trends that will dominate the industry in 2023

The ABC of designing a retail jewellery store

Interior designer Farhan Sipai, of The Design Yard, who has been designing stores for legacy businesses, tells Sarojini Chatterjee what it takes to design a modern retail jewellery outlet, and the elements that need to come together for the final outcome to be in line with the brand's ethos.