SPOTLIGHT Season 2 of Natural Diamond Council x Vogue India’s Diamond Festival
From illuminating conversations to style guides and expert tips on finding the perfect diamond jewel – catch all the highlights from the two-day sparkling diamond festival.
The second edition of Vogue India and the Natural Diamond Council’s virtual Diamond Festival had it all: A sparkling exhibition of natural diamonds, masterclasses and panel discussions with the who’s who of the diamond world, brilliant insights from jewellery aficionados all around the globe and a whole lot of glamour and glitz.
Missed out on the action? Don’t worry! We’ve saved you a front row seat to immerse yourself in everything that dazzled at this electrifying 2 day festival. Scroll down to get this party started!
Sara Ali Khan, Actress
“My visual of my grandmother is just sunglasses, Chanel No. 5, red lipstick and diamond solitaires.”
Rahi Chadda, Fashion Influencer & Model
“Diamonds, in particular, have been a great investment and are really a symbol of self-love, they are something I like to indulge in whenever I can, it’s also a token of appreciation to myself.”
Ana Khouri, Jewellery Designer
“I start creating from sculptures and that’s how I think of the form of my jewellery and how I want the end product to look.”
Anu Merton: Founder, Anu Merton
“I feel that my brand is very rooted in the country, in the aesthetic of India and what India stands for. It’s hand-made…it’s trying to see what used to be done.”
Tan France, TV Personality & Fashion Designer
“When it comes down to comfort or authenticity, we are at a point where we see people across the world really expressing themselves with the likes of jewellery and style to show who they are!”
Fred Mouawad, Founder & CEO, Synergia One Group of Companies
“Engagement rings are meant to last, they are slow fashion – beautiful and timeless. Don’t follow trends, but follow what you would enjoy admiring frequently.”
Eka Lakhani, Celebrity Stylist & Costume Designer
“Throughout my early years, if it’s a birthday or an important day or I’ve excelled in my exam, the talk was always about getting a diamond because it’s going to be there forever.”
Maheep Kapoor, Jewellery Designer
“I like this whole new change that women are buying their own jewellery and they don’t have to answer to anyone. I’m seeing that a lot and I love it.”
Aditi Rao Hydari, Actress
“I love stacking and I feel like it’s a little bit of you, you know? How you stack it makes it very personal and you can just do it in so many ways and nothing ever looks the same.”
Tracey Ellison, Diamond Expert
“Another pattern that I am seeing, which I get very excited about is personalisation and customisation of jewellery. I wear this evil eye around my neck which has both my sons’ names, one on either side with the evil eye in the centre to protect them.”
Seema Sajdeh, Fashion Designer
“I find hoops very easy. They’re just so effortless, they dress up an outfit. They’re cool, young, and fun. And there’s so many different diamond hoops you can do so it’s just kind of become a signature thing with me now.”
