When I wander through Jaipur, the city of my birth, I feel the rhythm of arches and palaces geometry breathing, light shifting, history alive in stone These were not built for convenience, but with devotion, with symmetry, with soul Stone scarred by centuries yet still whispering, still radiant Beauty born with intention does not fade; it reinvents itself, it lingers, it teaches
This current runs through me I carry Jaipur’s legacy in my blood, the craft of eight generations in my hands. But my mind is restless, my dreams unruly. I long to take what is old and bend it, twist it, reimagine it so it emerges as something at once ancient and startlingly new.
Jewelry, for me, is never just ornament. It is meditation. Each piece is meant to endure and yet to surprise, to feel familiar and yet reveal itself anew each time it is worn
I dream of contradictions rebellion within tradition, modernity rooted in the past, beauty that is at once fleeting and eternal For beauty, when crafted with soul, is not bound by time
CONTEMPLATIONS OF THE MONTH
THE JOY OF ANTICIPATION
As fall begins a season of new rhythms and fresh energy I’m reminded how much anticipation fuels both creativity and joy
Having something to look forward to is one of life’s greatest inspirations This month, I’m savoring a few moments on the horizon: my eldest son turning 13 (how time flies!)
Settling back into the flow of work at the Atelier after an inspiring journey through Jaipur and Rome, and watching new designs come to life pieces I can’t wait to share with you soon
Creative Director
RUBELLITE TOURMALINE:
THE GEMSTONE OF PASSION, POWER, AND INTRIGUE
Not all reds play by the same rules. Rubellite tourmaline doesn’t blaze like ruby. A hue suspended between magenta and crimson, it responds to its surroundings and its wearer, making it less a fixed color and more a state of being Ancient collectors once mistook it for royal ruby, but rubellite never needed a borrowed name to hold power It is the color of passion remembered, of secrets kept, of dusk when the world slips into something more mysterious
At Arunashi, Arun selects gemstones not for beauty alone. He is drawn to those with attitude, contradictions, a pulse beneath the surface. Rubellite tourmaline refuses to sit still it challenges the frame, demands attention without asking For Arun, this unruly elegance becomes a medium for expression He lets the stone lead, pairing it with materials that amplify its tension: the cool edge of titanium, the unexpected softness of brushed gold Each contrast is intentional, never ornamental
There is no taming a rubellite It must be worn boldly. It calls to those who walk off-script, who trust instinct over approval. Within Arunashi, rubellite isn’t decoration it is declaration. Quietly potent. Always in motion. Always just beyond the expected.
RUBELLITERING
WHERE FIRE MEETS FEELING
The Rubellite Ring draws from centuries of reverence for crimson gemstones stones believed to channel life force, love, and protection
Set at the center of this ring, the rubellite glows like a captured flame its rich saturation enhanced by a sculptural arrangement of pavé-set white diamonds. These undulating halos reference celestial motifs, echoing the circular symmetry found in mandalas and ancient cosmological charts The shank, with its open lattice structure, introduces both tension and balance solid yet airy, grounded yet ascendant
This is a ring built not just to adorn, but to resonate Through historical symbolism and architectural form, it becomes an object of power celebrating the eternal dialogue between inner fire and outer grace, memory and modernity. A contemporary heirloom that honors the bold, feminine spirit across time.
DIAMOND
DIAMOND: THE UNBROKEN FLAME
Diamond is a study in contradiction born under immense pressure, yet emerging with perfect clarity It is both ancient and elemental, formed over billions of years yet still capable of stopping time in a single flash of light. Long revered as a symbol of strength and permanence, diamond carries the memory of Earth’s deepest fires. It reflects not just brilliance, but resilience a quiet reminder that beauty often begins in the crucible
Throughout history, diamonds have signified power, protection, and unbreakable bonds Worn by queens, carried by warriors, traded between empires they are more than adornment They are relics of belief Yet their power lies not just in their past, but in their ability to constantly evolve. The stone does not change, but its meaning does with each new hand, each new setting, each vision that dares to reshape it.
Arun takes this evolution one step further with reverse set diamonds flipping the stone to reveal its raw underside, allowing its edges, textures, and unpolished truth to catch the light in unexpected ways
In this context, the diamond becomes more than a gemstone It is a spark an idea caught in form It holds tension and potential That is why Arun chooses it. Not for tradition, but for the challenge it presents. He reframes the diamond’s legacy suspending it, slicing it, defying the expected because what is eternal should never feel static. It should always provoke, illuminate, ignite
THELIGHTENINGRELIC SATINED GOLD AND PAVE DIAMONDS
Lightning has always been more than weather it is omen, upheaval, revelation In mythology, it is the chosen weapon of gods: Zeus hurls it as judgment, Thor wields it to protect, Indra casts it to awaken It is the fire that sears through illusion, the moment when the sky fractures and truth is laid bare. Ancient cultures feared it, revered it, and wore it as symbol of divine connection, of power summoned from beyond
Art, too, has chased its force Turner’s tempestuous skies captured its sudden violence; Futurist forms echoed its speed and directional thrust. In ritual objects and sacred shields, lightning was often inscribed not as chaos, but as clarity jagged lines marking the place where the human meets the celestial
This piece draws from that lineage It is not decoration. It is invocation. To wear it is to court disruption, to carry the voltage of myth, to stand calmly at the center of the storm
Arunashi’s use of reverse set diamonds deepens this dialogue. By inverting the stone showing its raw underside rather than its polished face an invitation for us to look beneath the surface, to embrace the depth and tension of what’s often hidden. It’s lightning from the inside out: fractured, honest, uncontainable A sharp geometry that doesn’t just reflect light but challenges it.
CARBON FIBER
CARBON FIBER: THE STRENGTH BENEATH THE SURFACE
Carbon fiber is a material shaped not by nature, but by human ingenuity a product of precision, pressure, and extreme temperature Composed of tightly bonded carbon atoms arranged in microscopic crystals, it carries the same elemental core as diamonds, yet expresses it in an entirely different form Used in aerospace, sports cars, and space exploration, carbon fiber is known for its paradoxical nature: lighter than aluminum, yet stronger than steel. It doesn’t glitter it absorbs light with a subtle sheen, its woven texture revealing depth and discipline
Its visual austerity, however, is where the poetry lies There’s a quiet sophistication to carbon fiber’s structure sleek, dark, and modern yet beneath its surface is an intense resilience It endures It performs And it never pretends to be anything other than what it is Arun is drawn to that duality.
Carbon fiber allows him to pair the unexpected its matte, industrial nature alongside the brilliance of gemstones That tension between high-tech material and ancient stone creates harmony from opposition
The fact that both diamond and carbon fiber share the same atomic root adds another layer: two outcomes from the same origin, each transformed by time, heat, and intention. In that alchemy, Arun finds beauty not in ornament, but in strength revealed through restraint
RUBELLITE CREOLE CARBON FIBER EARRINGS
A COSMIC BLOOM: WHERE GALAXY, AND MYTH COLLIDE
Throughout history, pink gemstones have been associated with love, healing, and emotional wisdom. In ancient Egypt, they were believed to calm the heart and promote harmony. During the Renaissance, pink tourmalines were exchanged as symbols of affection and compassion, their gentle hues reflecting ideals of tenderness and virtue The rose-cut, with origins in 16th-century India, was crafted to shimmer by candlelight its soft glow evoking intimacy and refinement long before electric brilliance became the standard.
The inclusion of carbon fiber a modern material born from science, not geology adds a striking counterpoint Though not traditional, its elemental identity is rooted in carbon, the same as diamonds. This connection bridges past and future, linking the organic beauty of the rose-cut tourmaline to the engineered precision of contemporary design
Together, these materials create a subtle yet powerful narrative honoring centuries of gemstone tradition while reframing it through the lens of modern artistry and strength. This is not just adornment, but an evolution of heritage.
