A Trip To Wonderland

Milly Ghumman, Jewellery designer, MYO: This brooch is in loving memory of all the soldiers and convicts, who lost their lives during the construction of The Great Wall of China. Each colour used has a symbolic reference. The green emerald signifies health, prosperity, and harmony and sprouting; in traditional Chinese culture. The gold base signifies the composition of the wall namely being the earth and stone. The gold also signifies unity. The red rubies are inspired by the Chinese flag, which symbolises the communist revolution and is also the traditional colour of the people. The pink quartz, also known as the love stone, is for healing, joy and resonates love into its surroundings! The dragon is a reflection of power, strength and is considered as good luck amongst the Chinese population. Lastly, this brooch should be a powerful reminder of the country’s enduring strength.

Dipti Jhaveri, Jewellery designer, Dipti Amisha: There's something magnificent about ancient art that pulls me towards it. My favourite pieces of jewellery have always had an old world charm to them. My designs are very Victorian and that reflects my love for history. I had great fun creating this piece inspired by the Petra of Jordan. The iconic architecture makes for an eye-catching pendant when made into jewellery. I have used rough diamonds (polki), polished diamonds in round and marquise shapes, emeralds and textured gold for the carvings. Since Petra is also called as the “Rose City” because of the color of the stones used, part of the pendant is given a rose gold effect. The thick chain used to hold the pendant is made of gold studded with diamonds, polkis and rubies.

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Priyanshi Mehta, Accessory designer, Rossoyuki: The eagle’s eye view of the colosseum is roughly elliptical in shape and this clutch draws inspiration from its beauty. This massive stone amphitheater has a very decadent regal atmosphere and this clutch to depicts that extravagance. This would be an evening clutch in shades of iris, gunmetal and black. We would embellish this clutch in true Rossoyuki style, with our signature micro bead embroidery. The arches and pillars would be represented with black onyx Swarovski crystals and Miyuki bugles. This classic clutch will be just as timeless and regal as the colosseum.

Ankit Khullar, Jewellery designer, Purab Paschim: Fascinated by the legendary pyramid of El Castillo at Chichén Itzá with its stepped structure and startling columns, I was inspired to create our 'obelisk' hand harness. The look of a layered stack of chains combined with raised pyramid like surfaces in a beautiful shade of blue, this hand harness offers a unique splash of style. Sharp and shapely with structured cuts, this statement bauble has an edgy yet glamorous feel to it.

Vinita Michael, Jewellery designer: This design of a bridal hand harness is reminiscent of the extremely delicate and intricate floral carvings seen on the marble walls of the Taj Mahal. Reflecting the colour palette of the monument, it is set with brilliant white round fancy cut diamonds and a golden south sea pearl adds to the elegance and femininity of the hand harness.

Mira Gulati, Jewellery designer, Mirari: One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, is a 15th century Inca site. The bracelet design borrows inspiration from a very prominent symbol of the Inca Empire - the step element. The zigzag linear forms are evident in so many aspects of the Inca Empire including their art and architecture. Inca costumes have the motif woven in the textile. The jewellery has linear step forms embossed in gold sheets. The form is taken in all its simplicity and uses it in a pattern to form the diamond-studded cuff in round and emerald cut diamonds.