Shine on

The sari necklace,placed in the first box towards the right of the room,is an eye grabber. With a fitting that sets almost like a drape around the neck,the sari necklace is designed keeping in mind the flow of a traditional Indian sari. The off-center placed pendant can be detached and used as a broach,and hence it gets the name a sari necklace. A double helix structure of intricately set diamonds has tear-drop motif pendants dangling at short intervals and a string of larger differently shaped diamonds bordering the nape of the neck with an ovalish outer pendant towards the right that dangles right on the collar bone.

Modi’s pieces are devoted to the minimalistic use of metal,which is done by heavy research and engineering the pieces in a way that brings focus to the diamonds instead of the metal work. The jewellery designer has been associated with the diamond industry for the past two decades.

The stunner at the exhibition is the neckpiece,earring and cocktail ring set from the Fluire Collection. Featuring a stellar collection of pears,marquises,rosecuts briolettes,arranged in delicate floral motifs,the jewellery seems ethereal. The clear glassiness of the pieces emphasizes the romance and magic of diamonds,which are more than often called a girl’s best friend. The use of metal in this piece is visible only through close observation,and once worn,the petals of the floral motif are flexible according to the movement of the wearer.

A rare feature at any diamond exhibition,Modi showcases a collection of pink diamond jewellery. A pair of glamorous hoops are crafted with alternating white and pink diamonds which are placed at the outer convex and the inner concave so the inner side of the hoop,which is visible from the front is studded with these glittering stones.