By Invitation
25 years of crafting stories in jewellery
By Poonam Manek Founder and Creative Director- Aaradhaya creations
For over 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of living and breathing the world of jewellery — not just as an art form, but as an ever-evolving expression of emotion, culture, and business. My journey has taken me through every layer of this glittering industry: from understanding consumer desires to transforming insights into designs, concepts, and ultimately, brands that resonate.
Throughout my journey, I’ve worked across product development, market research, storytelling, and brand building & business development — discovering how art, analytics, and emotion can come together to create jewellery that truly connects with its audience.
The Art and Science Behind Every Jewel
Jewellery creation is often seen purely as a design process, but I’ve always believed it’s a blend of art, analytics, and emotion. A truly successful collection doesn’t just shine; it connects. Over the years, I’ve honed my expertise by integrating market research, sales analytics, and storytelling into every stage of product development.
- Market Research: Understanding shifting consumer preferences — from regional tastes to global trends — has been the cornerstone of every design direction I’ve taken.
- Sales Analytics: Sales data tells a story of its own. By studying what works and why, I’ve been able to transform numbers into creative inspiration.
- Concept Creation & Storytelling: Every collection must tell a story. Whether it’s inspired by heritage, nature, or modern minimalism, a clear narrative gives jewellery its soul.
This integrated approach has helped me develop collections that not only appeal aesthetically but also perform commercially — a balance that’s often challenging in this industry.
A New Chapter: aaradhaya creations – innovate ideate create
After decades of working with leading jewellery houses, I realized a common challenge and growing need across the industry: most companies struggle with structured product development and brand storytelling. Many manufacturers and retailers had a gap of understanding and creating a product line to bridge creativity with market relevance.
That realization inspired me to start my own product development firm — aaradhaya Creations, built on the pillars of innovation, ideation, and creation. Our mission is to help jewellery businesses thrive by transforming insights into impactful designs and meaningful brands along with helping jewellery businesses strengthen their product and brand identity.
We aim to:
- Develop collections rooted in research and market relevance
- Build compelling brand stories that differentiate in crowded markets
- Create stronger alignment between design, marketing, and sales teams
In today’s market, where trends evolve rapidly and consumers demand authenticity, a thoughtful approach to design and branding is no longer optional — it’s essential.
Staying Ahead in a Competitive Market
The jewellery industry is facing an unprecedented wave of competition and change. To stay ahead, brands must go beyond design excellence and build emotional and cultural relevance.
- Competition Demands Differentiation: In an increasingly crowded market, success belongs to those who can stay one step ahead — by combining creativity with strategy, data with intuition, and tradition with innovation. aaradhaya creations helps brands shape unique product and brand identities that stand apart.
- Evolving Customer Needs: Today’s customers buy not just for adornment but for moments — celebrations, achievements, and emotions. Understanding these buying moments and creating collections that align with them is key to driving loyalty and sustained growth.
- Market Shaping and Future Trends: The jewellery market is being reshaped by shifts in demand, sustainability consciousness, and digital transformation. Our approach blends analytics, storytelling, and foresight to help brands stay ahead of these changes.
Building the Future: Mentoring the Next Generation
As I look to the future, my aspiration extends beyond brand building. I envision creating an institutional platform — a space where knowledge, creativity, and strategy come together to mentor young talent entering the world of jewellery creation.
The industry’s future depends on nurturing new designers, thinkers, and storytellers who understand both the craft and the commerce of jewellery. Through structured learning, hands-on exposure, and mentorship, I aim to pass on the experience and insights I’ve gathered over the past 25 years to empower the next generation of jewellery professionals.
The Vision AheadMy mission is simple: to elevate the jewellery industry by bridging creativity with strategy — and by fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Through aaradhaya creations – innovate ideate create., I aim to empower brands and young talents alike to think beyond ornamentation and focus on meaningful creation — jewellery that tells stories, builds connections, and stands the test of time.
By Invitation
Natural diamonds have to rediscover their relevance to a jaded consumer that wants to separate themselves from the past
By Edahn Golan
Martyn Charles Marriott, drawing on 45 years in the diamond industry, in a blog titled Co-Operation between African Diamond Producers on the IDMA website, advocates for a new era of co-operation among African diamond producers, seeing the current debate around De Beers’ future as an opportunity. He proposes forming a diamond “OPEC,” reminiscent of the stability once maintained by the Oppenheimers’ Central Selling Organization (CSO). The CSO, through a stockpile, quota system, and vast generic advertising historically benefited the entire industry. Marriott believes a collective entity involving nations like Botswana and Angola would be more stable and bankable than a single-country approach.

JewelBuzz spoke to noted diamond industry analyst Edahn Golanon his take on Marriott’s view and how practical and feasible this “ nostalgic yearning” was. This is what Edahn Golan has to say:
I don’t think that resurrecting a monopoly is possible, much less legal. I understand the nostalgic yearning for the ‘good old days,’ but that is not where the solution will be found. On the contrary, the industry at large – and De Beers in particular – needs to evolve and adapt. They both need to reinvent themselves.

Natural diamonds have to rediscover their relevance to a jaded consumer that wants to separate themselves from the past, a consumer market that wants luxury that doesn’t shout bling. Most importantly, diamonds should stand for values that are relevant to today’s cultural norms.
That is where diamonds will find their future, not by reimposing tight control on the pipeline.
I also read Chaim Even-Zohar’s column. I worked with him for many years and hold deep respect for both him and his approach to the industry.
That said, I believe Botswana does not need to go all in on owning De Beers.The country already receives more than 75% of the diamond revenue generated locally, along with a portion of the revenue De Beers earns from its operations in Namibia, Canada, and South Africa. Expanding that share or seeking a larger cut from other countries would only deepen Botswana’s dependency on diamonds.
Instead, Botswana should diversify its income sources and invest more internally, a process it should have initiated more than a decade ago.
For example, if it channels investment into its international airport and succeeds in expanding tourism, the country would generate greater income, reduce its reliance on luxury sales, improve foreign currency inflows, and, in the process, expose more of the world to its diamonds.
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