Welcome! The season for diamonds is here. This is the month when the old year changes giving way to the new. And therefore a perfect time for buying new and exquisite diamond jewellery which you have always aspired to own or gift to a loved one.
We are proud to present to you, the widest and most exquisite range of Diamond Jewellery. As you turn the pages of this catalogue, you will witness the array of brands that the Diamond Trading Company has in-store for you, adhering to different tastes, styles and pockets.
Diamonds are beautiful, mysterious and rare.
Their qualities are as fresh and precious today as the moment they were formed billions of years ago. They have survived an incredible journey to reach us, transcending the forces of nature, and of time itself.
But only a small number of diamonds managed to survive this remarkable journey. Of those that did, only a tiny proportion that have been found are of a size and quality that can be cut, polished and set into jewellery. This explains the value and power that each diamond holds in itself.
Diamonds are enchanting treasures that have fascinated mankind throughout the centuries. Not only were they rare and beautiful, they were regarded by many to be magical. No tool could cut them and even the fiercest fire would leave the diamonds mysteriously unscathed – phenomena which led many to believe that they had supernatural powers. Their magic and mystery continues to burn through the civilizations and today they are regarded as the eternal symbol of love and continue to enchant women the world over.
From runways of Paris and New York to the red carpet of the Oscars, Diamonds have serenaded their women like no other. While hemlines can rise and drop and colours can range from solid to pastels the perfect accessory is almost always diamonds!
Leading ladies of Hollywood have set the trend this year, choosing from Classic to Contemporary, Vintage and Funky. Standing out as winners are definitely Chandelier diamond earrings. Intricately designed and gently cascading they’ve been seen framing the faces of many leading ladies on the Oscar red carpet, including Charlize Theron in diamond shooting star drop earrings by Chopard, Liv Tyler in shoulder dusting diamond earrings by H.Stern and Julia Roberts in Chandelier diamond earrings by Cathy Waterman.
Women of Hollywood seemed to raise their right hand unanimously on the red carpet this year . The Right Hand Ring is definitely one hot accessory to watch out for. Worn by stars like Charlize Theron who flaunted a 4.68 carat diamond ring by Chopard, Diane Lane in a 22 carat classic emerald-cut diamond ring, Sandra Bullock in a 7 carat diamond heart-shaped ring by Lorraine Schwartz and Renée Zellweger in a Cartier diamond right hand ring.
But the conventional look didn’t quite seem to be the flavour with all. Some trend setting ladies decked up from head to toe quite literally. From the opulent tiara to the dainty hair pin, diamonds shone down gracefully once more.
And, less was certainly not more this year at the Oscars when many a leading lady made her mark with Bold Diamond Necklaces. Heavy Diamond necklaces draped the necks of several stars including Nicole Kidman in a stunning 195 carat diamond necklace with natural green diamonds by Bvlgari, Scarlett Johansson in a 30 carat diamond cluster necklace by De Beers, Angelina Jolie in a ten million dollar 85 carat diamond Athena necklace by H.Stern and Renée Zellweger in a diamond Riviera necklace by Cartier.
Out of the red carpet and into the office, the jewellery trend for working women is definitely diamonds. Set in White gold or Platinum ‘Fusion’ as a design concept wins hands down. A larger diamond in the center encircled with smaller ones will complete the formal and elegant look. In India, The Diamond Trading Company’s (DTC) brand Asmi has trendy options. Diamonds set in pendants, earrings and rings, prices start from 8,000/- onwards and are available at leading jewellers across the country.
Indulge in grandeur, flaunt your best Solitaire. Adorned by the royal’s and desired by all Solitaires are an ageless style accessory . DTC’s latest offering, the Arisia Gayatri Devi Collection is a range of 10 designs inspired by royalty. These One-Carat solitaires in a filigree setting with an antique finish could be the perfect accessory to any attire. Retailing at leading jewellers across the metros and mini-metros this one is a limited edition and comes in its own special packaging
Nakshatra, DTC’s oldest and most popular brand in the country caters to the woman seeking the ‘ethnic-chic’ look. The traditional ‘Kuda Jodis’ given a modern twist. Classic and timeless, beautiful 7 diamonds set within the floral design are perfect for any ocassion.
Diamonds are now becoming the latest must-have’s for Indian weddings. Diamond Engagement rings are now seen in different shapes as more people are buying cuts like the emerald, heart and princess. Some even preferring to have smaller diamonds lace the center solitaire giving it a much larger appearance. Jewellery hi-light for the wedding attire is Chandelier earrings. Earrings are getting intricate and bigger while the necklaces maintain delicate proportion. Definitely classic jewellery that can never go out of fashion and something that can be used for future occasions as well
One thing is for sure, dressing up can never go out of style and diamonds add the right amount of glamour to any occasion.
A Diamante Rainbow for 2005
Think fusion. Think diamonds. Think creative. And that is the way the winds are blowing for diamante fashion for the coming season, with jewellery that frees itself from conventional barriers to finally speak its own mind!
Reflecting the upbeat mood of the times, with the flourishing economy giving diamonds a new sheen, and the luxury of choosing and discarding from a range of new-age innovative diamond jewellery brands, customers are happily losing themselves in a buyer’s paradise. This smorgasbord of choice designing has made the diamond jewellery customer pickier, and they now demand a range that complements the modern Indian lifestyle where the microwave co-exists with the Puja room.
And the brands have obliged.
Innovation in designing, setting and cuts of diamonds have revolutionized the industry, even as the patterns continue to be set in diamond and gold which never does go out of style. Thus, we see various settings for the individual diamonds within a piece, like the Pronge setting, Bezel setting, Pave setting. This imparts a rather delicious twist to the otherwise predictable setting that one finds in diamond jewellery. One also finds the use of varied settings within a single piece of jewellery, adding the element of surprise as well as lending different emphases to different parts of the jewellery. In other words, in 2005, you can look forward to fanciful and alluring jewellery that keeps pace with your moods.
The expression of our modern aspirations vis-à-vis conventional mindsets is also captured through the sheer variety of diamond cuts used within traditional patterns. Says Mr Prabir Chatterjee, CEO, of Adora diamond jewellery, “The change is not in the values of the Indian consumer, but in his or her lifestyle aspirations. Diamond Jewellery remains an aspirational object, but the consumer now wants it to reflect the individuality that is being expressed in his/ her own life. Thus, we have tried to use a variety of cuts like the Marquise, Pears, Princess, Ovals, Rounds and Baguettes so that even long after purchase of an Adora jewellery, the design throws up elements that surprise and fascinate the onlooker.”
Each cut is designed to bring out a particular quality latent in the diamond, and the right choice of cuts can actually bring alive the personality of each piece of jewellery. Come 2005, expect diamond jewellery that speaks!
The other element that keeps the excitement going in 2005 is the gaining trend in fancy diamonds and gold. Jennifer Lopez’s whopper of a pink diamond set the stone rolling, literally, and pink, yellow, red, blue and even black diamonds are being used to make a definite individual fashion statement. The traditional yellow gold is now being replaced by white gold, which complements the shine of diamonds perfectly, and the result is a plethora of bewitching hues in diamond and gold jewellery. This brilliant use of colour has added zing to jewellery like never before. Classy use of colour has even invaded that most traditional of all bastions, wedding jewellery. Brides are increasingly demanding jewellery that expresses their individuality, be it with coloured diamonds or combinations of white and yellow metal within the same design!
Your imagination is the only limit in 2005.
The other major aspect of jewellery trends in 2005 is the giving way of heavy ornate jewellery to more wearable ornaments. The patterns may still be inspired by our rich Indian heritage, but intelligent workmanship now ensures the jewellery can be worn regularly and not stored away in lockers.
Major diamond jewellery brands now offer Tanmanias, which are pendants that can be hooked onto the Mangalsutra chains, and are designed for daily wear. Even festive jewellery has become more practical, with images of our deities captured in very user-friendly and lightweight designs. The more perceptive brands even offer high-end jewellery with considerate crafting where the diamonds are set together in a pattern with slender links, as opposed to chunkier bands. The effect in totality is that of light, if layered, and fun jewellery meant to light up the wearer, instead of the inside of a safe-deposit.
Thus, we can look forward to more individuality and joie-de-vivre in 2005, when customers have overcome their awe of diamond jewellery and decide to enjoy it in all its avatars. Imagination is the key, and the brands have realised this in pandering to the whimsies of their buyers. Be it an Adora, Nakshatra, Asmi, or a Sangini, the brands are vying with each other to offer chic and creative diamond jewellery that frees one’s spirits! Combine retro-chic, or simply wear it light, but beautiful diamond jewellery comes alive in the season ahead. Go ahead and enjoy the beautiful diamante rainbow in all its glory.