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The Khol Ring from Etiq represents a strategic fusion of East-meets-West aesthetics
The Khol Ring represents a strategic fusion of East-meets-West aesthetics, leveraging hand-carved gemstone innovation to drive tactile engagement and emotional connectivity for discerning clientele. Launched in late 2025 as part of Etiq’s core collection, this versatile essential aligns with brand pillars of distinctiveness, customization, and joyful sophistication.
Creative Director Kartik Shah draws from immersive journeys across India, translating the Khol drum’s distinctive form—frequently accented with ornate brass embellishments—into a wearable talisman. This piece embodies Etiq’s mission to bridge cultural heritage with contemporary elegance, positioning the ring as an elegant memento that encourages mindful interaction and lightheartedness amid daily routines.
A premium hand-carved lapis lazuli centerpiece meticulously sculpted to emulate the iconic silhouette and ornate detailing of the traditional Indian Khol drum.
Precision-engineered mounting in an 18-karat yellow gold band enables smooth, interactive spinning of the carved stone, introducing whimsical tactility and a subtle reminder of life’s rhythmic playfulness.Hand-wrought 18k yellow gold construction ensures durability and luxurious warmth, with in-house gemstone cutting enabling superior quality control and bespoke adaptability. While the featured iteration utilizes lapis lazuli for its deep, vibrant blue tones and symbolic depth, the Khol Ring extends robust portfolio extensibility.
Retail Price Point: $3,500 (core lapis version), establishing accessible entry into Etiq’s distinctive fine jewelry essentials while supporting premium perceived value. Direct-to-consumer via the Etiq website (etiqdesign.com), with seamless integration into core collection assortments for omnichannel visibility.
Affluent individuals seeking versatile statement pieces that blend cultural storytelling, interactive functionality, and understated luxury—ideal for everyday elevation or curated gifting occasions.
The Khol Ring exemplifies Etiq’s ability to operationalize cultural inspiration into differentiable product velocity, fostering emotional resonance and repeat engagement through kinetic whimsy and customization optionality. This piece strengthens brand equity in the competitive fine jewelry landscape by prioritizing joy-infused sophistication over static opulence.
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Dubai Diamond Exchange Expands Board With Three New Appointment
New Board Appointments Strengthen DDE’s Expertise In Global Markets, Governance and Responsible Sourcing.
The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), part of DMCC, has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of Neil Ventura, Weizhang Liang and Wafa Jaffery, strengthening its leadership across global diamond markets, governance and responsible sourcing.
The board will continue to be chaired by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC. The new appointments are aimed at reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading hub for the global diamond and precious stones trade.
Neil Ventura joins as Member and Secretary of the DDE Board. He brings more than 35 years of experience across mining, trading, jewellery and technology, having held senior roles at De Beers and Anglo American. He currently serves as Special Advisor to DMCC’s Precious Stones Ecosystem.
Weizhang Liang, former President of the Guangzhou Diamond Exchange and China’s Kimberley Process focal point for over 15 years, joins the board with extensive expertise in international diamond policy and the Chinese market. He also advised the UAE’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship in 2025.
Wafa Jaffery, a longstanding member of DMCC’s Precious Stones team, was elected to the Board of Directors of the World Diamond Council in 2026. She also serves on the Kimberley Process Task Force and the Responsible Jewellery Council Standards Committee.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange, said:
The appointments would enhance the exchange’s ability to support the industry’s growth and evolution.
“The strength of the Dubai Diamond Exchange has always been built on the depth of expertise within DMCC’s precious stones ecosystem. These appointments reflect the calibre of leadership that DMCC has developed over many years and reinforce Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading centres for the diamond and precious stones trade.”
The DDE is the world’s largest diamond tender facility and a major marketplace for rough and polished diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls. Operating within DMCC, it provides infrastructure and trading facilities that connect miners, manufacturers, traders, financiers and retailers across the global diamond supply chain.
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