JEWELLERY
ANANYA INTERVIEW
Supporting, inspiring and adorning women lies at the heart of Ananya
Fine Jewellery. Indeed, Ananya herself is nothing if not a very inspiring
women.
After completing her Bachelor’s Degree at Central Saint Martins in
London, Ananya immersed herself in the art of jewellery. Fascinated
by the rich history of her craft, collaborations with institutions like the
Victoria and Albert Museum and the Barbican came naturally and Ananya
was awarded the Suffragettes Design Award resulting in her being given
the opportunity to design a brooch for celebrated women scientists and
Nobel Prize winners. She was also selected by Swarovski to create a piece
for the Runway Rocks fashion show. Having spent time in workshops
all over India, she studied indigenous jewellery making traditions and
collaborated with one of India’s leading jewellery houses, Amrapali.
Still wanting to further her exploration of jewels and gemology, Ananya
then undertook the Graduate Gemologist Program at the Gemology
Institute of America, one of the most prestigious qualifications in the
industry. Through that experience she was truly able to experience the
world of gems and precious stones, giving her the knowledge to bring the
right energies that help enhance one’s state of being.
Having launched her brand at just 25 years old and now with growing
global following plus two dedicated shop-in-shop stores opening soon,
Ananya is truly something special. The Art of Luxury caught up with the
designer of the moment to find out more about her inspirations, ethos
and aspirations for the future of her soon to be iconic brand...
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The Art of Luxury
Issue 36 2019