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Solitario Secures $3.6 Million in Pre-IPO Funding to Accelerate Growth
The lab-grown diamond brand plans to expand its retail presence, enhance branding, and diversify its product offerings with the new capital
Solitario, a lab-grown diamond jewelry brand co-founded by Ricky Vasandani and actor Vivek Oberoi, has raised $3.6 million in pre-IPO funding, valuing the company at approximately $18.3 million. The investment round saw participation from high-profile investors, including Neeraj Gupta, Seema Manish Nuwal, and several ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
The funds will be used to expand Solitario’s retail network, both in India and internationally, as well as to strengthen its branding, marketing initiatives, and product portfolio. The company also plans to enhance its manufacturing capabilities to keep up with growing demand.
Founded in 2023, Solitario specializes in sustainable and eco-conscious diamond jewelry, offering a range of products including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. The company has quickly established a presence in the market, reporting revenue growth from Rs 24.3 crore in FY 2023 to Rs 52 crore in FY 2024.
Solitario currently operates 18 stores across 10 major cities in India, along with 38 outlets in international locations such as Dubai, Malaysia, and Spain. The company runs a 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Surat, which employs over 300 people.
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Mikey Madison Champions Self-Love In Tiffany & Co.’s Playful New Diamond Campaign
Oscar-Winning Actress Gives The Iconic Sixteen Stone Ring A Fresh, Empowering Meaning
Tiffany & Co. has unveiled its latest Love & Celebration campaign, starring Academy Award-winning actress Mikey Madison, who brings charm, wit and confidence to a refreshing take on modern love, self-expression and luxury jewellery.
In the campaign film, Madison appears in a classic black dress, seated at a vanity as soft music plays in the background. Opening the signature Tiffany Blue Box, she slips on the iconic Sixteen Stone solitaire diamond ring, originally created by legendary designer Jean Schlumberger in 1959.
What follows is a playful twist on the familiar “loves me, loves me not” ritual. As Madison moves the ring from one finger to another, she alternates between the two phrases while admiring herself in the mirror. The moment culminates with her placing the ring on her middle finger, switching off the music and confidently declaring, “I love me.” She closes the Tiffany box and walks away, leaving behind a powerful message of self-love, confidence and independence.
The campaign has resonated strongly with audiences, with many praising Madison’s effortless performance and the brand’s contemporary storytelling. Social media users described her as the perfect face for Tiffany’s evolving image, while others applauded the introduction of the Sixteen Stone solitaire as a meaningful everyday statement piece.
Madison, who won the 2025 Academy Award for her performance in Anora and became a Tiffany & Co. ambassador the same year, previously fronted the brand’s HardWear campaign.
Through Love & Celebration, Tiffany & Co. expands its traditional narrative around love beyond romance. The maison positions fine jewellery as a celebration of personal milestones, family bonds, friendships and, most importantly, self-appreciation. The campaign reflects the belief that love is personal, inclusive and defined by the wearer.
Alongside the film, Tiffany has also released a series of digital videos showcasing the brand’s diamond expertise, artisanal craftsmanship and nearly two centuries of heritage. The campaign further highlights the versatility of the Sixteen Stone collection—once designed as a wedding band and now reimagined as a striking solitaire ring suited for everyday wear.
With Mikey Madison’s confident portrayal, Tiffany & Co. delivers a modern message: the most meaningful diamond purchase can be the one made for yourself.
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