Adorn Magazine - March - April 2019

In this issue

In an age where savvy consumers demand responsibly sourced diamonds, there is one name that has stood out among the crowd for over a decade – Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers. Never before had the journey of diamonds from mine to market been so well documented. Forevermark revolutionised the concept of selling diamond jewellery; each of its diamonds is carefully selected and inscribed with a unique identification number for authenticity. Over the years, Forevermark has collaborated with India’s top design houses to create magnificent red carpet collections. In this issue, budding actress Toranj Kayvon adorns some gorgeous creations sparkling with Forevermark diamonds in the Cover Feature.

A Canadian of Persian descent, Toranj has shot several brilliant editorial features for Adorn and is a new entrant into Bollywood. She will be seen in the film Kesari, due to release in March. It has been a noteworthy journey for Toranj who came to the city of dreams to become a fashion photographer. Seven years down the line, she has proved her mettle and has shone like a rare diamond.

Diamonds, especially rose cuts, are the muse of Apurva Kothari, a reticent jewellery designer based in Mumbai. SAVAAB, his twelve-year-old jewellery brand, is a testimony to his passion for creating modern diamond-infused pieces that marry form, balance, and aesthetics with utmost perfection. Read more about him in Creative Charisma.

The diverse aspects of nature and the history of Italy are the two major sources of inspiration for the globally recognised jewellery artist Alessio Boschi. Lauded and awarded innumerable times, Alessio has time and again surprised the world with his jaw-dropping creations. Our US-based correspondent Cynthia Unninayar traces the life of this supremely talented designer in Global Icon.

Toranj Kayvon - Born Star

Little did we know that when we first met fashion photographer Toranj way back in 2013 for an editorial shoot that she would one day be gracing the cover herself. We immediately fell in love with her vivacious spirit, positive energy and prodigious talent. She is among the best when it comes to capturing the facets, sparkle and glitter of diamonds—evident from the fact that she has shot five covers for ADORN in these years. Toranj has also blossomed into a fine actor; she was seen in Manmarziyaan (2018) and will now appear in the upcoming film Kesari (2019), in which she has pivotal role. We chose this rising star in our midst for the March-April cover, and she once again worked her magic with diamonds – only this time, in front of the lens.

4 mins

‘Rarity & Authenticity Distinguish Orevermark Diamonds'

SACHIN JAIN, president, Forevermark India, speaks to ADORN about the growing popularity of jewellery set with hand-picked, rare diamonds that are as unique as each wearer.

3 mins

Bia Tambelli - Is All Soul

Up-and-coming Brazilian designer Bia Tambelli is one to watch. Her pieces are bold, modern, and centre on geometric shapes and mathematical analysis. She chats about her background, spiritualism, and what’s next for her namesake line.

4 mins

Keeping It Simple

Syna’s success can not only be attributed to their over a decade-long existence in the industry, but also their strong and clear aesthetic that hinges on “keeping it simple”. The creative force of Syna – Namrata and Dharmesh Kothari – are always stripping the design to its core to imbue their jewellery with a refreshing take. “We want to show the heart out instantly, and in its purest form, without losing its inherent character,” says Dharmesh. Each of Syna’s pieces has a little story, a little fragment of historical design and culture – all modernised to work timelessly.Dharmesh Kothari talks about their love for coloured stones, travels and design philosophy.

5 mins

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Adorn Magazine Description:

Adorn is India’s first magazine dedicated to the art of fine jewellery. It is published and circulated in India by Spenta Multimedia, the country’s largest custom publisher. The bi-monthly publication that was started in 2010 is the premier source of information for jewellery connoisseurs and designers. Adorn chronicles India’s jewellery design capabilities and keeps an eye on global trends.