The first time I came across the mention of a pink diamond was in a novel. The diamond was set into a post-baby-engagement ring given by a soccer star to his girl friend/baby mama. The pink diamond symbolised rarity, beauty and poignancy of love in the story. While I forgot the title of the novel […] The post Pink Diamonds in Trend appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Gemstones, Mani or Ratna are widely used in jewellery for their aesthetic appeal, symbolism, and cultural significance. Coloured gemstones come in various hues, saturations, and tones, making them highly valued for their beauty and rarity. I have written about several coloured and colourless gemstones over the years. Gemstones in colour is a roundup post is […] The post Gemstones in colour appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

This year I kept a very simple and small golu for Navaratri. A golu is an arrangement of dolls on steps that celebrates women power (Shakti), creativity and positivity for 9 nights. I typically create thematic displays that you can see in my older posts – Knowledge, What is heaven, Storytelling, Psychology of green, etc. […] The post Diwali Tea light Decor tutorial appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

With Diwali around the corner, here is the final range of handmade jewellery from my festive collection for this year. Made from henna stamp blocks and glass beads, these embody the gypsy soul,. Hence the name Nomad. They have been in the making for a while and now, I feel like I can show them […] The post Nomad floral block necklaces appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

The festive season is midway through in India. Though Navaratri, the festival of 9 nights is over, Diwali, Karthigai and ofcourse Christmas is yet to come. Festival season calls for festive dressing. That means clothes in vibrant colours with matching jewellery that comprises of stones set in metal. However, not everyone wants to wear expensive […] The post Kemp Aaram in Leather appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Leaves symbolise change, growth, transition, and transformation. It makes them a meaningful source of inspiration for jewellery with significance. Due to their unique colours and curled shapes, autumnal leaves can be interpreted in a variety of ways. The natural shapes and intricate veining patterns found in leaves can be translated into organic forms in jewellery. […] The post Autumnal leaf necklaces appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Pot metal jewellery is jewellery made from a base metal alloy that is melted in a pot or crucible and poured into molds to create jewellery. The alloy has a low melting point. It is typically made up of a mixture of metals such as zinc, tin, lead, and copper. However, it could even have […] The post Pot metal jewellery appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

The moon has been an immense source of inspiration for many artists, writers, and makers. I am no different. Recently, I created a small collection of festive necklaces inspired by the moon. The aim was to create a collection of simple necklaces that are versatile, light weight and look elegant.  Silver is the go to […] The post Moon inspired brass jewellery appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Hello everyone, I have been working on a small collection of jewellery and I am excited to showcase it after sharing a few photos on Instagram. The collection titled “To the Moon” is one that is inspired by the moon, particularly India’s Chandrayaan III Mission. With this mission, India became the first country to land […] The post To the moon Copper jewellery appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

When I saw images of gold shell earrings and gold plated starfishes at the end of June on the Jcrew website, I couldn’t believe myself. Why are people making and wearing shell earrings again, I wondered for the trend had lapsed in 2021. But a quick look at WGSN’s Instagram pointed me towards the Mermaidcore […] The post DIY Mermaidcore shell earrings tutorial appeared first on Sayuri ..read more