Indian women are showing everyone in the world that their talents are not to be taken lightly in many fields, especially in the realm of fine jewelry. Many of these women jewelry designers have found global success with international celebrities and publications by creating pieces that were every bit worthy of the attention. If you’re curious to find out more about them, here is a list of 5 Indian women jewelry designers that are carving a space for themselves in the global market.
1. Ananya Malhotra – Ananya
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Chennai-based jewelry designer and gemologist, Ananya Malhotra is the founder of her eponymous brand Ananya, which was launched in 2016. She offers fine jewelry in the categories of earrings, bracelets, rings, and necklaces that have caught the attention of many international celebrities like Nicki Minaj, Dua Lipa, Emily Blunt and more.
Ananya has also been written about in magazines like Architectural Digest, Forbes, and different editions of Vogue. She talks about how she wanted to create jewelry that held meaning for whoever wore it and thus has creations that are an amalgamation of intricate beauty and spirituality. Ananya incorporates precious and semi precious stones in her ready-to-wear jewelry, and her collections like ‘Chakra’ and ‘Scatter’ are her most popular ones.
2. Pratima and Prerna Sethi – Sethi Couture
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Sisters Pratima and Prerna Sethi started their fine jewelry brand, Sethi Couture, with just their iconic diamond stack rings in 2009, in San Francisco. Their collection soon evolved into earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. The pieces of Sethi Couture have been chosen by celebrities like Mindy Kaling, Taylor Swift, Sofia Vergara, and Jennifer Lawrence, and also got talked about in international publications like New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, Forbes and more.
Pratima and Prerna’s parents also dealt in unique and rare diamonds, and their mother would even mark the important moments with jewelry. This practice nurtured their desire to go into jewelry designing business, seeing how celebratory it could be.
3. Suhani Parekh – Misho
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Founder and Creative Director of homegrown brand Misho (est. 2016), Suhani Parekh is one of the most famous Indian women jewelry designers internationally. She has earned mentions in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30, and Washington Post, apart from being a favorite of celebrities. Beyonce, Zendaya, Winnie Harlow, Kendal Jenner, Selena Gomez, and Adele are some of the celebrities who have been spotted wearing Misho pieces multiple times.
Suhani’s predominantly gold jewelry transcends the categories of earrings, necklaces, and rings. She has a collection of functional earrings that can hold your earbuds, and body jewelry such as halter necks and corsets made with gold are some examples of her brilliant creativity.
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4. Roshni Jhaveri – Studio Renn
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Studio Renn was co-founded by Roshni and Rahul Jhaveri in 2018. This Bombay-based brand has been featured in many international publications like The New York Times, British Vogue, Tatler, Financial Times, JCK, among others. They have also received the Couture Award for ‘Best in Innovation’ in 2021 and Wallpaper Designs Award for ‘Best Hidden Gem’ in 2023.
Their pieces can also be found in exhibitions held at international stores like Bergdof Goodman in New York City, or galleries like Sotheby’s in Los Angeles. They have a vast collection of rings, earrings, bracelets, and pendants, along with buttons and brooch for men. Their pieces that have diamonds set in concrete or wood are very unique.
5. Kaabia and Sasha Grewal – Outhouse
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Outhouse Jewelry was founded by sisters Kaabia and Sasha Grewal in 2012. They have captured the attention of celebrities like Kesha, Halle Bailey, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, Megan Thee Stallion, and Olivia Rodrigo. They were featured in The New York Times as well.
Outhouse won the Lakme Fashion Fund in 2015, which played a major role in their expansion. Creating unique and dramatic jewelry, such as pieces inspired by elements of nature, is the USP of this brand. This women-led jewelry brand‘s handmade jewelry is a testament to how creativity can transcend boundaries.
These women-led jewelry designers are reaching across geographical and cultural boundaries. They are confidently showcasing their talent and creativity while going toe-to-toe with others in the global market. You can’t help but be proud of their hard work and dedication to their craft.
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