Mirari's winter jewellery collection

I have an annual piggy bank breaking ceremony — I religiously save through the year for that one big indulgence. But, see, it’s not just on any old thing. My inner shopaholic goddess ONLY splurges on exquisite pieces of jewellery that can make a style statement, and can be passed on to the next gen.

I found my perfect blow-out place at Mirari’s newly opened boutique at the Emporio Mall. Mirari, the brand owned by jewellery designer Mrs Mira Gulati, first opened its doors in Hotel Shangri-La in 2005. This is her second store.

What caught my eye instantly were the diamond and ruby studded circular earrings, fashioned out of two exquisitely moulded intertwined peacocks. The earrings turned out to be one of the key pieces in Mirari’s latest winter launch, The Peacock Collection, which uses brilliant cut diamonds and Burmese melee rubies in deep red to create contrast. Mira told me that the peacock is her favourite bird, and that she’s tried to capture the bird’s graceful beauty through this collection. Besides these earrings, it also has necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets.

I was also quite taken with the Baroque South Sea Pearl Necklace with a diamond motif clasp. Now this is no ordinary string of pearls. The size and colour of each pearl is different, making the necklace quite unique. As big as a quail’s egg, each pearl’s raw, imperfect shape adds to its charm. I have never seen such tints — pink, grey blue, cream, and white — all shimmering with an iridescent light. Totally natural, not dyed. A stunning piece that goes with your sari, as well as your LBD. You can even lend it to your grandmom!

The jewels at Mirari mirrored my sensibilities — sophisticated, understated. No in-your-face bling. Mira’s a trained gemologist from the US, and her designs reflect who she is — a modern woman who is proudly in touch with her traditions.

So me.

Mirari, 2nd Floor, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Ph: 46609013. Prices, Rs 25,000 on.