68 JEWELS & TIME 2019/20
STATE PROPERTY
We love statement-making fashion jewellery,
but we would like them even more if
they were available in the quality of fi ne
jewellery. There was a distinct dearth of
such a category locally until State Property
was established in 2015. Founded by Central
St Martins-trained jeweller Lin Ruiyin and
industrial designer Afzal Imram, the brand
has steadily sent out edgy, contemporary
jewellery designs that make an instant
impact without being OTT. State Property
is set to take off internationally, after being
worn by former US First Lady Michelle
Obama, and is also currently stocked on
actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop lifestyle
retail platform.
(^) VIHARI JEWELS
Jewellery is in the blood of Vihari Poddar,
the founder of Vihari Jewels, who belongs
to the fourth generation of a family of
Indian gem traders. She designs customised
creations that feature some truly spectacular
gems with double- to triple-fi gure carat
weights—a specialty for which her company
has come to be known for. As a child,
Vihari was already living and breathing
gems and diamonds, having had no lack of
opportunities to observe and help her father
at work. Her affi nity with precious materials
and eye for details can be clearly seen from
her whimsical Bee creations that are adorned
with coloured diamonds.
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