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A Resplendent Evening: Nita Mukesh Ambani’s Swadesh Launch Dazzles Mumbai
The cultural heart of Mumbai recently throbbed with unparalleled excitement as Nita Mukesh Ambani unveiled ‘Swadesh’ – a magnificent initiative dedicated to celebrating and promoting India’s rich artisanal heritage. The launch event was nothing short of spectacular, transforming the city into a vibrant tapestry of tradition, glamour, and artistic brilliance. This isn’t just a store; it’s a movement, a curated journey through India’s diverse crafts, textiles, and, as witnessed at the launch, breathtaking jewelry.
The Grand Unveiling: A Vision of Heritage
The Swadesh launch was held at a grand venue, meticulously designed to reflect the ethos of the initiative itself. Guests were transported into an immersive experience that showcased the depth and beauty of Indian craftsmanship. From the intricate floral arrangements to the traditional motifs adorning the décor, every detail spoke volumes about the commitment to preserving and presenting India’s artistic legacy. The air was thick with anticipation as attendees, from esteemed dignitaries to Bollywood’s brightest stars, gathered to witness this landmark occasion.
The Swadesh launch was an ode to Indian textiles, with Bollywood’s elite stepping out primarily in stunning sarees, lehengas, and ethnic fusion wear that celebrated the nation’s rich weaving and embroidery traditions. The fashion was deeply rooted in heritage, with classic silhouettes and rich fabrics taking center stage.
Nita Ambani
Peacock-Blue Banarasi Saree from Swadesh, a masterpiece woven using the historic Kadhua technique and delicate Meena motifs. Paired with a Manish Malhotra blouse.
Heirloom Kundan Polki: She accessorized with antique Kundan Polki earrings over a century old, a handcrafted Jadau bird ring from Swadesh, and her mother’s heritage ‘Haath Phool’ (hand ornament). The antique 100 year old kundan polki earings were from her personal collection.
Deepika Padukone
Handcrafted Patan Patola Saree by artisan Bhawar Singh, featuring a Patola double ikat silk, “reimagined through Anamika Khanna’s mulmul blooms.” A traditional yet contemporary look.
Statement Jhumkas/Earrings: Her look was typically minimalist yet impactful, likely featuring significant heritage gold and diamond/polki earrings to anchor the Patola. She wore an Apala by Sumit presenting the “Gaja Majesty” earrings — elephant-inspired symbols of power and prosperity. Handcrafted in silver and gold, they feature Victorian-style stones and rubies, blending vintage elegance with tribal artistry for a rich, heritage look.
Ananya Panday
Vibrant Orange Banarasi Brocade Saree by Swadesh (Manish Malhotra design), woven with parrot motifs and a rich zari border.
Minimalist & Youthful: Kept accessories largely minimal, letting the vibrant saree and its zari work shine, likely opting for simple studs or light heritage pieces. Jewellery: Falguni Mehta
Sonam Kapoor
She wore a Black Banarasi Saree by Swadesh, featuring a wide, ornate gold Zari border and delicate gold booti work. Styled with a high-neck blouse.
Heirloom-Style Gold/Kundan Sets: Known for her love of heritage jewelry, she likely chose intricate necklaces and earrings to match the rich Banarasi weave. Sonam Kapoor paired her look with a vintage kasumala from world, statement ear-climber jhumkis, and a pure gold clutch embellished with rose-cut diamonds and a striking central emerald from Rare Heritage and VANDA.
Genelia Deshmukh
Deep Red Sheer Saree with a textured finish, styled with loose curls and a festive feel.
Layered Pearl Necklace: Dazzled in a beautiful pearl necklace that perfectly complemented her crimson lips and the celebratory red of her saree.
Khushi Kapoor
In a Formal Brocade Co-ord Set (Blazer-style jacket and matching pants). Contemporary Diamond Studs: Her look leaned modern-formal, suggesting sleek, contemporary fine jewelry like small diamond hoops or studs to avoid overpowering the brocade fabric. With her ensemble she accessorised her century-old kundan polki earrings, a Swadesh jadau bird ring, and her mother’s treasured heritage haath phool.
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BAFTA 2026: De Beers Group- Desert Diamonds Emerged as the Jewellery Story of the Night
At this year’s BAFTAs, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds in warm champagne tones, as Desert diamonds became the most consistent jewellery signature of the evening.
At this year’s British Academy Film Awards, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds worn by some of the acting world’s most beloved stars, with Desert Diamonds by De Beers emerging as one of the evening’s most consistent jewellery signatures. Nathalie Emmanuel, Gillian Anderson, Audrey Nuna, Archie Madekwe and Regé-Jean Page all stepped out wearing Desert Diamonds, marking a rare moment when multiple personalities aligned around the same diamond aesthetic.
When five influential figures lean into a shared jewellery direction in a single evening, it signals more than styling coincidence — it signals a shift. This year’s BAFTA jewellery mood moved away from classic icy white brilliance toward warmer champagne-toned natural diamonds that photographed with softness, glow and depth under flash photography.
At the 79th British Academy Film Awards in London, the jewellery story arrived not with spectacle but with tone — champagne, honey, cognac, brown and whiskey hues defining the visual language of the carpet. Across appearances, Desert Diamonds emerged as a consistent signature, favouring warmth and dimensionality over high-contrast sparkle.
Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson led this direction wearing asymmetric brown and white diamond earrings by Ara Vartanian, paired with sculptural rings that complemented rather than dominated her look. Nathalie Emmanuel followed in elongated drop earrings punctuated with brown diamonds, styled alongside a bracelet and rings within the same tonal family, creating a cohesive and deliberate aesthetic.
Audrey Nuna
K-Pop Demon Hunter star Audrey Nuna introduced a sharper contemporary energy in Desert diamond ear climbers by ANANYA, leaning into structure and precision rather than excess. The brooch revival continued as Rising Star nominee Archie Madekwe paired his custom Dior suit with a white diamond brooch and Desert diamond vintage rings by Ara Vartanian.
Regé-Jean Page
Regé-Jean Page selected a fauna-inspired dragonfly brooch in warm-toned diamonds by Hirsh London, reinforcing the evening’s understated yet intentional jewellery narrative. The message was clear: natural diamonds did not shout — they held the room.
Desert Diamonds are not treated colour stories; their champagne, cognac and honey hues occur naturally, shaped by trace elements and geological conditions deep within the earth. As explored through A Diamond Is Forever, these stones celebrate natural origin and individuality rather than laboratory uniformity.
For years, diamond conversations have been framed through comparison — natural versus lab-grown, tradition versus innovation. What unfolded at BAFTA felt different: less defensive and more culturally embedded. Natural diamonds were not positioned as spectacle but integrated seamlessly into moments audiences were already watching.
Award season traditionally rewards scale — larger silhouettes, brighter stones and louder sparkle — but BAFTA 2026 suggested a new direction defined by precision over excess, tone over glare and architecture over abundance.
Natural diamonds today are increasingly worn not as ceremonial heirlooms but as personal markers, styled with tailoring and integrated into fashion narratives with intention. The philosophy behind A Diamond Is Forever has long centred on rarity, provenance and emotional permanence, and the prominence of warm-toned Desert Diamonds suggests individuality and geological authenticity are becoming the new markers of luxury.
At the BAFTAs, the brilliance remained. It simply did not need to dominate. It held the room.
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