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Aukera Announces Taapsee Pannu as its Partner in Purpose
Aukera, a trailblazer in the world of grown diamond jewellery, has announced celebrated actor Taapsee Pannu as their ‘Partner in Purpose’.
The unique, one-of-a-kind association embodies the shared values of female empowerment, individuality, and self-expression that both Aukera and Taapsee Pannu passionately stand for.
Aukera’s unwavering dedication to the celebration of the spirit of womanhood and the pursuit of autonomous choices is the foundation of the initiative. It has redefined the essence of diamond jewellery by converging exceptional craftsmanship with unmatched quality. Every step the brand takes is intentional, rooted in its purpose of giving women the power of choice. Taapsee’s partnership with Aukera further underscores this core vision of inspiring a new generation of women who value independence, self-expression, and uncompromising quality.

“At Aukera, we do not make superficial moves. Every decision is purposeful. Our association with Taapsee is no exception,” said Lisa Mukhedkar, Co-founder of Aukera. “Taapsee embodies the essence of choice – she has forged her path with courage, clarity, and conviction. With her as our Partner in Purpose, we celebrate not just jewellery that sets new benchmarks, but the freedom for women to make deliberate, bold choices.”
“At Aukera, design comes first, which is original, daring, and impossible to ignore. And the quality? We’ve set the bar so high, the others use it as their aspiration! I’ve spent time with the team and seen their obsession with every detail, from pushing boundaries in design to building innovation into every creation. So, when people ask me why Aukera, I tell them, it’s not the same, it’s better, and only gets better.” said Taapsee Pannu.

A New Benchmark in Diamond Jewellery

Aukera’s rapid growth and success are a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional quality and value to its customers. As the brand continues to expand its presence across India, it remains focused on its mission to make high-quality diamond jewellery accessible to everyone. Supported by a recent $15 million Series B funding round, the brand offers of a diverse range of thoughtfully curated products ranging across categories such as earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets and other everyday essential Jewellery, making the brand suitable for all. In the past, Aukera has launched distinctive collections such as ‘Echoes of Choice’, ‘Big Rock Fest’, ‘Bridal Rings Collection,’ and ‘Champagne Collection,’ setting itself apart by continually introducing forward looking designs and collections for its audience.
The partnership announcement has kicked off with a nation-wide movement backed by multiple media platforms, including print, digital, radio and In-store promotional materials and will further reinforce the brand’s vision of pushing the boundaries of excellence in grown diamond jewellery.
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Tanishq’s Festival Of Diamonds Returns, Redefining Natural Diamond Sparkle Through Innovative Designs
Led By Ananya Panday, The Campaign Showcases Tanishq’s Brand-New Range Of Elevated Everyday Natural Diamond Jewellery, Powered By Pioneering Techniques That Amplify Their Sparkle and Redefine Modern Diamond Styling.
Tanishq, India’s largest jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, brings back its much-awaited Festival of Diamonds, the brand’s biggest celebration of Tanishq natural diamond jewellery. Over the years, the Festival of Diamonds has become a key moment for customers to explore Tanishq’s expansive diamond universe, spanning everyday essentials to statement creations. This year, the festival shines a spotlight on a new range of elevated everyday natural diamond jewellery that brings together breakthrough innovation and contemporary design. Inspired by the fascinating world of optical illusions, the range introduces distinctive design techniques that transform the way Tanishq natural diamonds interact with light, movement and perspective, creating jewellery that is visually striking, effortlessly versatile and designed to maximise the sparkle.
Crafted using four distinctive design innovations, the range showcases Tanishq’s continued commitment to redefining natural diamond jewellery design. India’s first CNC Rainbow Plating Technique, pioneered by Tanishq, enhances the interaction between light and natural diamonds, amplifying their brilliance and creating captivating optical effects. The Floating Diamonds concept creates the illusion of diamonds suspended effortlessly over a bed of natural gemstones, placing the focus firmly on the sparkle of the diamonds. Reflection and Form Illusions reveal new dimensions and perspectives from every angle, enhancing the way natural diamonds interact with light to maximise their sparkle. Together, these innovations create jewellery that feels dynamic, expressive and unmistakably modern.
This new collection presents Tanishq natural diamond designs across earrings, rings, pendants , neckwear, bangles and bracelets. With prices starting from ₹40,000 onwards, the festival of diamonds offers something for first-time diamond buyers discovering the beauty of natural diamonds. to those looking to elevate their existing jewellery collection with contemporary designs. Beyond the latest collection, Tanishq offers over 10,000 natural diamond designs for consumers to pick from.
Fronted by Ananya Panday and inspired by the collection’s distinctive design language, the film celebrates the playful interplay of light, movement and perspective, where every glance reveals a new dimension of sparkle. As Ananya discovers the collection, its extraordinary brilliance unfolds through the curious eyes of a little girl, who believes everyone around her needs sunglasses because “Light aa rahi hai.” Blending innocence, humour and wonder, the film brings alive the dazzling sparkle of Tanishq’s latest natural diamond collection, turning an everyday moment into a memorable celebration of brilliance.
Speaking at the launch, Pelki Tshering, Chief Marketing Officer, Tanishq, said,
“With this year’s Festival of Diamonds, we wanted to introduce a collection that pushes the boundaries of natural diamond jewellery through pioneering techniques and a distinctive new design language. Every piece has been thoughtfully created to maximise sparkle while offering contemporary designs that feel fresh, expressive and unlike anything we’ve offered before.

The Festival of Diamonds is an invitation for consumers to discover these innovations, explore a collection that stands apart through design, and experience a new expression of natural diamonds that is both distinctive and effortlessly wearable.”
On the association, Ananya Panday said:

“Style is such a personal form of self-expression, and I love that this collection celebrates that in such an unexpected way. Every piece reveals something different through light, movement and perspective, making it feel fresh, versatile and effortlessly modern. What I find most special is that it allows every woman to express different facets of her personality, whether she’s dressing for an everyday moment or a special occasion. That’s what makes this collection feel so relevant and exciting.”
This season, celebrate with Tanishq’s Festival of Diamonds, offering a flat 20% off on exquisite natural diamond jewellery value, with the offer valid from 21st July 2026. Additionally, customers can also exchange their old jewellery for stunning new designs. Tanishq offers a 0% deduction on the exchange of old gold, as low as 9 karat, on the purchase of diamond jewellery.
Further enriching the customer experience, customers can experience the Diamond Expertise Centre (DXC) across select stores, where advanced evaluation tools and trained gemologists enable them to evaluate any natural diamond they own, including those purchased from other jewellers, free of cost. The DXC helps customers verify a diamond’s origin, light performance, clarity, and authenticity, ensuring the quality matches with what is promised at purchase. Customers can experience the DXC across select stores and discover the latest Tanishq natural diamond designs at the nearest Tanishq store or online.
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