14. Do you strive to appeal to the zeitgeist or timelessness?
Meena: Follow your dreams. You’ll never be successful if you don’t
love what you do and wake up every morning excited and believe
Maya: I strive to appeal to anyone who appreciates our style and
in your ideas.
who will wear our pieces like their second skin.
Zeenat: Jewellery design or any other occupation that requires
Zeenat: We strive for both! Who wouldn’t want that.
designing. I would say go for it. But it’s not an easy job and it’s not
only designing or creating..
15. What advice would you give to someone interested in
getting into the jewellery design business?
You need more than a notebook. You need to know the business
you need to keep researching and most importantly don’t forget
Maya: I advise designers to stay true to themselves, to keep your ethics. Learn from your mistakes, they’ll keep coming and
looking within for new ideas and to not copy other designers you’ll keep learning so no regrets.
works. We work in an industry of trust and it is our responsibility
to respect it and respect other peoples work.
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The Art of Luxury
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