One of WGSN’s key trends for 2024 is Metallics colours and finishes. The colour palette has metallic pastels on side and metallic darks on the other. Though the colours would look absolutely divine as eyeliners, they can be pretty great in jewellery too. Here are several ways to incorporate metallic pastels in jewellery. How to […] The post How to use Metallic pastels in jewellery appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

A decade or so ago, I saw patterned tin jewellery and wondered how I could recreate the look using plain tin or a base metal. Vintage patterned tins were extremely hard to come by in India then, and when found, quite expensive. Plus, cutting open a tin just to make a pair of earrings was […] The post Image transfer necklaces appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

While March brings with it spring, in some parts of the world, it is already summer in Southern India. Forget Chennai, Bengaluru, once considered to be an “ever cool” city is boiling. All we want now, are some calming and cooling blues and preferably, some aquamarine, the birthstone of March. Chemical Composition of aquamarine Aquamarine […] The post Aquamarine the birthstone of March appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Diamonds are versatile gems and can be worn in a plethora of ways. Flaunting this sentiment is Mrs. Nita Ambani, who wore a Diamond and Spinel Sarpech as a Bajuband (armlet) on 9th March during the Miss World Finals, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. She was clad in an elegant black […] The post Mughal Sarpech and Nita Ambani appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with each month of the year. They are believed to possess metaphysical properties that can bring luck, protection, and healing to the wearer. Different countries have different birthstone lists. They may even be titled ancient, traditional and modern depending on the ascertained preciousness and the availability of the stone […] The post Birthstone by month and Rasi appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Every month carries its own unique essence, represented by a gemstone believed to possess special significance. February, is encapsulated by the allure of the amethyst. It is also the traditional gift for the 6th wedding anniversary. While I have used amethyst in radiant orchid jewellery before in my Sudya collection, this is my first post […] The post Amethyst – The Birthstone of February appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

During the British colonial rule in India, ivory was commonly used as a base for miniature paintings. They painted Mughal miniatures, images of the Indian countryside, portraits of British officials and dignitaries, and scenes depicting British colonial life in India. The post 14th Blog anniversary and Ivory appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

When I found Allegory Gallery jewellery prompts – Bead in the New Year 2024 on Beadlove’s blog, I was tempted to try a few out. I was late for the day-by-day follow along. However, I felt like I could do a few of the prompts. Work with Resin I had a jewellery order after a […] The post Allegory Gallery jewellery prompts appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Brass is a metal alloy made by combining copper and zinc in varying proportions. The resulting material looks like gold, making it an affordable alternative for creating stunning jewellery pieces. The specific combination of copper (55-66%) and zinc (34-45%) can be adjusted to achieve different shades, making the alloy versatile. The higher teh concentration of […] The post 10 reasons why Brass jewellery is popular appeared first on Sayuri ..read more

Unless you have been hibernating in a cave for the past year, you would have seen an abundance of AI art or AI generated images. It just seems like yesterday when people were Beta Testing Dall-e to create digital collages. The days of portraits with no eyeline definition or unnatural limbs are long gone. At […] The post AI Art in jewellery design appeared first on Sayuri ..read more