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Vandana M. Jagwani Makes Glamorous Cannes 2026 Debut With A Powerful Statement On Conscious Luxury
Founder of India’s First Designer Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery Brand, Vandals, Dazzles At The 79th Cannes Film Festival In A Reimagined Ensemble Paired With A Spectacular 28-Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace
Celebrating the convergence of jewellery, fashion, and global culture, Vandana M. Jagwani made a landmark appearance at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in association with BMW India, representing a shared vision of innovation, craftsmanship, and progressive luxury on an international platform.
A dynamic entrepreneur redefining the landscape of luxury jewellery and design-led ventures, Jagwani is the Founder & Partner of Vandals, India’s first designer lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, and the Creative Director of Mahesh Notandass, a legacy jewellery house known for its exceptional craftsmanship and global presence. Recognised for her contemporary design sensibility and commitment to innovation, her presence at Cannes highlighted the growing global influence of Indian jewellery design at one of the world’s most prestigious cultural events.



For her red-carpet appearance, Jagwani wore a stunning holographic Ramikadi ensemble, seamlessly blending futuristic glamour with contemporary Indian fashion. In a meaningful expression of conscious luxury, the ensemble was reimagined from an outfit she had previously worn for her brother’s wedding, reflecting the increasing importance of sustainability, repurposing, and rewear culture within modern luxury.
Elevating the look further was an exceptional high jewellery necklace centred around a rare 28-carat heart-shaped diamond, encircled by vibrant emeralds and enhanced with a dazzling arrangement of diamonds, creating a striking statement piece on the Cannes red carpet.


Together, Vandana M. Jagwani and BMW India celebrated a moment that brought together artistry, ambition, and the evolving language of global luxury across fashion, jewellery, and design.
Speaking about the occasion, Jagwani said:

“For me, this moment is incredibly special not only because it represents Indian jewellery design on a global platform like Cannes, but also because it marks a personal milestone in my journey as a designer and entrepreneur. I’ve always believed that luxury today is about individuality, emotion and storytelling, and being able to bring that perspective to a platform as iconic as Cannes feels truly meaningful.”
Her appearance at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival marks a defining moment in her journey and further reinforces the growing international resonance of India’s creative voices across fashion, jewellery, culture, and luxury.
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Gold prices in India extend recovery on softer U.S. dollar, easing Treasury yields, lower crude oil prices.
Market participants attributed the firming metal prices to a pause in U.S. yield gains following strong demand at the latest 30-year U.S. Treasury auction, which relieved pressure on non-yielding assets.
Gold prices in India extended their recovery on Saturday, with 24-carat gold climbing back above the 151,000 rupee mark per 10 grams, supported by a softer U.S. dollar, easing Treasury yields, and lower crude oil prices.
The domestic benchmark rate for 24K gold rose by 710 rupees, or approximately 0.47%, to 151,420 rupees per 10 grams. For bulk purchases, 100 grams of 24K gold stood at 1,514,200 rupees, up 7,100 rupees from the previous session.
Jewellery-grade 22K gold advanced by 650 rupees to 138,800 rupees per 10 grams, while 18K gold climbed 540 rupees to hit 113,570 rupees per 10 grams. Per sovereign (8 grams), 24K gold traded at 121,136 rupees and 22K gold at 111,040 rupees.
The rebound follows a volatile week for bullion. Over the past four sessions, 24K gold has climbed nearly 1.5%, gaining roughly 2,240 rupees from 149,180 rupees on Oct. 6. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures rebounded above 151,000 rupees after dipping toward the 149,000 rupee level earlier in the week.
In international markets, spot gold traded near $4,174.78 an ounce after recovering from $4,118.63 in the previous session and briefly breaching $4,200. International spot silver surged over 2% to trade around $60.40 an ounce, driving domestic silver rates in India to approximately 235,000 rupees per kilogram.
Market participants attributed the firming metal prices to a pause in U.S. yield gains following strong demand at the latest 30-year U.S. Treasury auction, which relieved pressure on non-yielding assets.
However, analysts warned that near-term gains may remain capped due to expectations surrounding Federal Reserve monetary policy.The key constraint is the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, with policymakers signaling that further tightening may be necessary to bring inflation back to target.
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