Regal Watches for Brides-to-be

Titan Raga

This wedding season gift yourself a stunning watch from Titan Raga. It will be the most outstanding bridal ensemble. Designed for the woman who embodies her bridal role with poise and élan, each timepiece crafted by Raga portrays perfect balance of sensuality and elegance.

Titan Raga

The selection of timepieces by Titan Raga is exquisitely designed, drawing inspiration from pearls of the ocean, incredible cities, flora and fauna. Studded with Swarovski crystals and pearls, the watches are enhanced with intricate enamel work. The timepieces are an ode to the graceful, confident and sensuous Raga woman.

Titan Raga

There is an elegantly designed timepiece for every bride-to-be by Titan Raga, making the bridal attire flawless for each wedding ritual. The watches are priced between Rs. 5495 to Rs. 15995. These watches are available at World of Titan and Helios stores as well as leading multi-brand outlets like Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, and other authorized dealer stores.

Steal The Spotlight This Party Season With Swarovski

Babylon Necklace by Swarovski

Swarovski brings the swing to your party gear with their exciting new trend collection for the festive season. Add some much needed sparkle to your winter wardrobe with an offering of delicate as well as bold neckpieces, earrings and bracelets.

Brazil pierced earrings by Swarovski

Feel like a star on the red carpet with this glamorous pair of Brazil Pierced Earrings. Very refined, they combine emerald green-colored crystals with delicate clear crystal pavé and rhodium-plated metal.

Blacklight Choker by Swarovski

The Blacklight Chocker is inspired by dark romance. This versatile design can be worn as a choker or a headband.

Brancusi Bracelet by Swarovski

In line with the trend for graphic shapes, the Brancussi Bangle boasts a clean, sleek silhouette. A clear crystal in an exclusive Swarovski cut sparkles on the front.

The Art of Watch-Making—Bulgari

 

Bvlgari Serpenti collection

The legend:

The first Bulgari watches were made in the 1920’s, but it was only at the end of the 1970’s that the firm presented its first important collection. In 1982 Bulgari founded the company ‘Bulgari Time’ in Neuchâtel, the heart of Swiss horology. This company now has over 500 employees, who are responsible for overseeing and inspecting the creation and production of all Bulgari watches. The technological research connected with the production of watch movements was initially carried out in collaboration with Girard Perregaux, one of the oldest and most respected Swiss watchmakers. This partnership triggered a process of continuous technological refinement and sophistication of Bulgari watches until 2000, when the Bulgari Group acquired sole ownership of Gérald Genta, Daniel Roth, and Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie. The first two firms produce high-end Swiss watches, while the third is owner of the production plants. They were all merged into Daniel Roth et Gérald Genta Haute Horlogerie S.A. In 2005 the Bulgari Group acquired 50% of Cadrans Designs, a Swiss firm that makes sophisticated dials, and 51% of Prestige D’Or, a specialized maker of bracelets in steel and precious metals.

101956- Serpenti watch,35mm, pink gold-diamonds case, Gold -full setting dial, Quartz movement, Diamonds 228 pce, Weight diamonds 1.11 [ct], Weight precious metall 125

The craftsmanship:

Bulgari craftsmanship produces complicated mechanisms with exclusive content. It is committed to complete control of the watch-making process, during both design and technological development. To do so, it chose to operate independently during the design and production phases, by centralizing development and production activities at just one atelier. Its staff includes des engineers, prototype makers, CAD specialists, and master watchmakers. Their work becomes an integral part of the watch itself, as in the case of the BVL 347 caliber of the Diagono Phases de Lune, with an exclusive display for tracking moon phases and a retrograde display (150°) of the day and date. The 347 components of its movement, which are hand finished and polished, required over 3,120 different steps during production and 350 quality control stages.

101787- Serpenti watch, 26mm, white gold-diamonds-case, White mother of pearl-diamonds dial, Quartz movement, Diamonds 134 pce, Weight diamonds 8.0 [ct], Weight precious metal 70.5

The movements:

Bulgari complications perfectly represent the fusion of Swiss watch-making art and unmistakable Italian design. Bulgari can satisfy the most demanding collectors with its characteristic and prestigious high-end watches, created by the passion of master watchmakers. For example, the handcrafted movement and dial and exclusive design of the Multi Complication Squelette case perfectly embody the essence of a Bulgari watch. The movement is the heart of a watch. It is the most complicated part to produce and develop, requiring over 7,360 hours for development and 380 for assembly and adjustment. The extremely delicate assembly phase is overseen from start to finish by the same Master Watchmaker, who guarantees its functionality and accuracy. The Bulgari Group develops and realizes ‘large and small complications’ in-house, at its subsidiaries Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta. Its objective was to continue creating unique movements with innovative ideas analyzed by watchmakers and translated into new technical designs. A prototype is then created and subjected to severe tests that can guarantee the technical feasibility and reliability of the movement.

101938- Serpenti watch, 35mm, pink gold-diamonds case, Full setting dial, Quartz movement, pink gold bracelet, 7 loops, Diamonds mounted 1.1100 carats

The case:

The case is a key part of the unique design of a Bulgari watch and not just the element that contains and protects the movement. Balancing these different functions renders its creation very complex. For example, a structure with 67 components was developed for the Assioma chronograph. Each individual step in the production process demands total precision, starting from realization of the prototype to definition of all the production phases. After all the components have been meticulously checked by experts to ensure the highest standard of quality, they are assembled by hand with the most delicate care.

101788- Serpenti watch, 26mm, gold-diamonds-case, Mother of pearl Black-diamonds dial, Quartz movement, Diamonds 42 pce, Weight diamonds 0.700 [ct], Weight precious metal 77.2

The dial:

For Bulgari, the dial is not just a simple device that indicates the time but also an important tool for demonstrating its watch-making experience. The incredible attention to detail that result from the combination of exacting skill and traditional Swiss craftsmanship is clearly reflected in the extreme complexity of all Bulgari dials. Cadrans Design of La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Bulgari Group subsidiary that specializes in the production of top-quality dials, has provided Bulgari with the tools and knowledge necessary for development and in-house production of high-end dials. The philosophy of Bulgari designers is to achieve sophisticated results through different combinations of colours on different levels of the dial in order to continue developing exclusive creations. Once the design is finalized, it has to be subjected to a careful technical analysis. Every treatment, colour, or supplemental surface (from 0.1 to 0.3 mm) could interfere with production of the dial. In the Assioma Multi-complication Squelette, the dial is composed of four levels (for a total depth of 0.8 mm) on which four different treatments are carried out. Different decorations can be realized in high-end horology, from the simplest to the most complicated motifs. The most common are: the Soleilé effect, the vertical treatment, Emaillé, Clou de Paris, Côtes de Genève, Azzuré, and Guilloché – the most precious of all.

101666- Astrale watch in white gold with marquise cut and pear cut diamonds (4,29ct), emeralds (4,29 ct) and round brilliant cut diamonds

The bracelet:

A watch bracelet complements the case by highlighting the principal features of its design, assuring comfortable wear. This implies a highly complex structure that often entails the use of more than 100 components. Following acquisition of Prestige D’Or, the Group subsidiary located in Saignelégier that specializes in the fabrication of bracelets, Bulgari can develop and produce its own bracelets in-house. The components are then finished by hand in order to obtain the desired level of finish and comfort. Only after this delicate operation is carried out can every single element be assembled in the exact order specified by a professional assembler. Over three hours are needed to polish the bracelet, a step that is carried out entirely by hand, while the delicate and painstaking assembly process takes from 30 minutes to one hour.

Jewellery that blends traditional and contemporary aesthetics

Suhani Pittie

Suhani Pittie’s jewellery has always made great style statements at fashion shows and at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 her collection called ‘Found And Lost’ was all about love that needs to be treasured and valued. With German silver, plated brass and copper, acrylic as well as pearls, Suhani wove an interesting story, which featured as the main highlight for a multiple offering of innovative jewellery.

Suhani Pittie

Hairpins were eye-catching, while ear buttons, ear cuffs, palm cuffs, harnesses and earrings added a new dimension to ornaments. Necklaces, belts and buckles had the distinct Suhani Pittie stamp. Very interesting were the intricately crafted jewelled harness and shoulder cuffs. Giving special attention to the graceful hands of a woman, Suhani adorned them with a variety of cuffs that were seen on arms, wrists and palms. Bracelets and rings were given pride of place in the collection and the addition of gloves was a unique option.

Suhani Pittie

An expert in jewellery techniques, Suhani used minakari, lace-work, folding, pressing, shredding, curling, leveling and extrusion with great skill and brought in Indian Repousse to give glamour to her jewellery. The bold giant neckpiece with 3D rose motifs, which were Suhani’s favoured designs, looked imposing around the model’s neck. The giant rose-linked bracelet and the graphic earrings were stunners on the ramp.

Suhani Pittie

Layers of petals in metal with tiny floral detailing were a part of a magnificent necklace, while sprays of interconnected leaves formed a stunning piece of jewellery. Minakari suspender necklace, vintage harness, belt and palm cuffs looked very New-Age yet a touch of heritage reflected in them. Pressed metal gloves, ear buttons, folded metal detachable necklace, the metal two-sided neck piece, shredded and metal cuffs were breathtaking in their design, craftsmanship and finish.

Radiant orchid is painting the city purple!

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This season be ready to embrace ‘radiant orchid’— the hottest colour trend in the fashion trail. Radiant orchid blooms with confidence and exudes magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks imagination. Incorporate this vibrant colour in your wardrobe with a tote bag, glamourous flat sandals, a radiant orchid t-shirt or top and an evening dress.

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Wardrobe essentials: The soft lilac shade of radiant orchid works perfectly well with basic colours and wardrobe staples. The effervescence of the colour should be the focal point of the look, and to play up fresh,  it should be worn with wardrobe staples like ivory or white bottoms, and classic blue or powder blue denims. Also, a solid button down and a floral printed blouse in this hue will cover you for desk hours as well as weekends.

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Texture and material: Radiant orchid’s rosy undertones radiate on skin, producing a healthy glow when worn both by men and women. The colour grabs everyone’s attention without trying too hard.  This shade has permeated the runways during the spring 2014 fashion shows and is already making its way to the red carpet. Having said that, this tint’s luxuriousness and buoyancy is perfectly complemented with rich fabrics like pure silk, georgette and chiffon. The cuts could vary from structured to fluid, depending on the texture of the fabric.

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Light and breezy fabrics are the most suited for the upcoming season and flawlessly harmonise the nonchalance of this colour. I feel sheer maxi skirts will continue to rule the radiant orchid shade this season.

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Fashion accessory:  Accessories such as earrings and bracelets in big colour blocks would make a bold statement. Also evening accessories such as clutches, bold neck pieces and footwear with gold frames would be glamourous. This elegant colour can add the zing factor to any look.  Accessories like wedges are a great way to add the colour to your wardrobe. Also, a structured satchel in this colour is what I highly recommend.