Actress-turned-jewellery designer Neelam Kothari took a turn from the figurative star studded world into the literally stone-studded world of high-end jewellery design almost 10 years ago.
View some of her designs below as we get talking to her about her designs on life...
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Do you like the world of jewellery design?
This was always my family business, and when I finally got out of the film world, I made a niche for myself here.
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How would you describe your designs?
Although I get a lot of walk ins at my store, most of my work is very exclusive, and I believe in making designs that are timeless and classic. I never make funky designs that people will wear occasionally and get bored of!
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What are your inspirations?
I try to give my pieces a kind of old Mughal and Victorian feel. It looks very classy and vintage.
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Any favourite design?
There was this huge Golconda diamond necklace. From the time I made the design, bought the stones and finished the work it took nearly 5 months! I actually felt sad when it was finally picked up by a royal family from the Middle East.
nice collection
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