The designer duo’s versatile creations ensure that post-pandemic brides have diamonds and wear them frequently
The pandemic has put an end to the stuffing of the big fat Indian wedding. But it’s not bad news, as brides tend to whip up small intimate weddings with luxuries. “There has been a change in the choice of jewelery pieces. There is a shopping sense of revenge; I see brides buy jewelery with high versatility and invest in pieces that they can pass on from generation to generation,” said Falguni Peacock, half of luxury brand Falguni Shane Peacock. “For the past almost two years, wedding ceremonies have been reduced, and the number of people attending is less. So families want to invest that saved budget on the bride and her jewellery.”
The designer couple has collaborated with jewelry brand ORRA to create six necklace-with-earring sets—crafted in 18-karat white gold with a hint of rose gold, and the signature ORRA Crown Star diamonds. “The pieces we have designed are not just meant to be worn at weddings. You give them a. can wear with lehenga, a jacket, or a dress,” says Falguni. “The vibe of this line is, ‘I want to buy some and make the most of them’.”
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The duo recently showcased their ‘Love is’ collection inspired by the Taj Mahal at India Couture Week. His line not only celebrated the UNESCO World Heritage site – using its architectural influences as leitmotifs – but also highlighted the transitional ensemble. Much like jewelery that was designed by both of them. “Everyone is bored of pajamas and not dressing up. Even I am,” says Falguni, who has dressed like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé on the red carpet with her husband Shane. “It has reached a point where everyone wants to go to house parties and small events. I’ve been to small weddings – the events are many and more spread out these days. Things are slowly opening up.”
The star of this limited edition is the chandelier set. “It’s like a manufactured piece of art. It has a lot of movement,” she shares. “It has sparkle and shine, and the shine is unique because we used ORRA Crown Stars, which are 73-facet diamonds Huh. [most diamonds usually have 58 facets]”
The jewelery line Falguni is one of the many collabs being done by Shane Peacock. “Over the past two years, we have designed wallpapers, rugs, silver chairs, fashion accessories… Fashion is not just limited to clothing. It’s anything designer, anything aesthetically beautiful,” she says, emphasizing how “creative people keep looking for more and better avenues” to lend their creativity. Jewelry is very important in Ki’s dress, “it was only natural that this would be the next”, she concludes.
Starting at ₹12 Lakh, this limited collection is available across ORRA flagship stores.
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