Galleria 2004

Paulomi Sanghavi
Starting up: Paulomi Sanghavi completed her graduation in Arts, from Sophia College, Mumbai and then decided to make jewellery her vocation. She proceeded to Los Angeles, California to join the Gemmological Institute of America, from where she graduated as a certified designer. She was also fortunate to have trained under Bob Ahrnes of Van Cleef & Arpels.

Career highlights: She returned to India in 1995 and set up her flagship store in Mumbai. Desirous of being in the thick of things, Paulomi then shifted to the jewellery market at Hughes Road in 1999, where she started an exclusive showroom. Signature look: She refers to her work as timeless and draws a reference to ‘sparkling diamonds set in white gold’. Price range: Apart from the glitterati, Paulomi also caters to the women whose needs include a casual range of wearable and affordable everyday jewellery. Hence, her range begins at Rs. 5,000 onwards.

Key clients: Her clients include Laila Khan Rajpal, Smita Thackeray and Manisha Koirala amongst other prominent Bollywood personalities, industrialists and high-profile socialites.

Season’s must-haves: The current trend is the casual look and long earrings according to her. Colour stones and fancy cuts, coloured diamonds set in white gold are in great demand and are versatile enough to be worn with both western and Indian casual and formal garments.

Timeless buy: “The most timeless article of jewellery remains the ‘Eternity Ring’” according to her. Her personal favourite however, is a long necklace of diamonds set in white gold. This exquisite creation is also an heirloom that has been in her family for several generations.

Golden words: She firmly believes that jewellery is an accessory that enhances the beauty of the woman wearing it. Hence, the choice of design, style and type of jewellery would depend upon the personality, looks and structure of each individual, exclusively.”

Shabana Patker