Indian designer Amrita Singh has said that jewelry was "an accidental love that became a passion." I just love that quote … It just goes to show how you can start experimenting an tinkering with new projects and new hobbies, then develop a whole-hearted fervor for them. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, right? And we can certainly use more "accidents" like these!
The Amrita Singh Jewelry line features bold bracelets, earrings and necklaces that reference the vivacious, kaleidoscopic color and joyful zest of Bollywood cinema, the delicate femininity of carnations and daisies, the grand architectural designs and intricate mythical symbols abounding in ancient Egyptian culture, and more. Whether through her Fine Jewelry collection or her Bangle Bangle collection (which features every kind of bangle bracelet imaginable — threaded pieces, wood resin cuffs, gold bamboo designs, mirrored bangles, and more), Amrita Singh fuses together influences from various cultures and eras while maintaining a distinctly Indian sensibility.
For Spring 2009, Amrita Singh presents the "Aliyah Collection" (and, for the record, no, it's not named after Aaliyah, the late R&B singer). The collection features pearlescent gold-and-enamel pieces in bold hues like emerald green, amethyst purple, powder pink, bright teal, and honey gold. Pictured above are some of the standout pieces in this adorable (and affordable collection). It's available on February 15th — right in time for a late Valentine's Day present.
Amrita Singh Aliyah NKC 1600 necklace (per individual strand), Aliyah BRC 1600 bracelets, $24 each; Aliyah ERC 1609 clip-on earrings $40. Visit AmritaSingh.com
