LUXURY CULTURE AND BESPOKE JEWELRY PIECES BY GEHNA The blog was originally posted here. The Luxury Lifestyle Awards is pleased to present the participant in the category Luxury Jewelry Brand of India – Gehna – the very first jewellery boutique of its kind in Chennai. Gehna is the brainchild of Mr. Sunith Samdaria, an expert in diamond grading and jewellery making for over 24 years. His passion for the …
October’s child is born for woe, And life’s vicissitudes must know, But lay an opal on her breast, And hope will lull those woes to rest. The month of October is ruled by the planet of Venus and by the charming sign of Libra. Those born in October are strongly motivated by a desire for justice and must create harmony in all areas of their lives. They …
A maiden born when September leaves Are rustling in September’s breeze, A sapphire on her brow should bind `Twill cure diseases of the mind. The month of September is governed by the planet Mercury and by the sign of Virgo. September borns are intellectual, very critical, and picky, and they tend to work too hard. They are masters of communication and always combine logic and …
The remarkable Peridot stone is a lime green gemstone and is one of only a few gemstones that exist in a single colour. Olivine, of which peridot is a type, is a common mineral in magnesium and iron rich (mafic) rocks and ultramafic rocks. It is often found in lavas and in peridotite inclusions in igneous rocks of the mantle that lavas carry to the …
The word solitaire has its etymological roots in solitary, which in itself means alone. Therefore technically speaking, a diamond of any size, when it appears alone in a piece of jewellery, qualifies as a solitaire. However, among connoisseurs of fine jewellery, a diamond must be of respectable size (0.20cts or more) to be called a solitaire. So fine is the beauty of a well cut …
The glowing ruby shall adorn, Those who in July are born; Then they’ll be exempt and free From love’s doubts and anxiety. The royal ruby is a magnificent pink to blood-red colored gemstone composed of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide). The red color is caused mainly by the presence of chromium. Ruby gets its name from ruber, which is Latin for red. Rubies have a …
A Piece of the Moon What counsel has the hooded moon Put in thy heart, my shyly sweet, Of Love in ancient plenilune, Glory and stars beneath his feet A sage that is but kith and kin With the comedian Capuchin? Believe me rather that am wise In disregard of the divine, A glory kindles in those eyes Trembles to starlight. Mine, O Mine! No …
Schools are ready to welcome their students back for a new year with plans of new lessons, fresh education, and increased awareness. What better way to express our solidarity to the student population than by learning and refreshing our knowledge a little bit. Arm yourself with all that you need to know when you buy jewellery; make an educated and well informed choice. Join us …
Who first beholds the light of day In spring’s sweet flowery month of May And wears an emerald all her life Shall be a loved and happy wife.. The sweltering month of May is upon us with all the wrath of the sun in its folds with emerald stone. Maybe we can distract you from the scorching heat with a little insight on gemstones by the month …
Your one-stop guide to the most sought after trends and whims in the Indian market – All about jewelry! Jewellery is synonymous to women across the world. Even the most Spartan lady has her own preferences when it comes to the trinkets she chooses to wear. And anything that involves choice and preference goes through seasonal changes and alterations. Some trends catch on, while others …
