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Yuliya Kutovaya unveils Doppi Tassels colection, inspired by Uzbekistan’s national costumes
Jewellery designer Yuliya Kutovaya presents a new collection, Doppi Tassels, inspired by the aesthetics of Uzbekistan’s national costumes and tells an inspiring “jewelry story” about traditional tubeteikas, an important element of the country’s culture. The campaign features renowned Uzbek model and Cannes Film Festival guest Vazira John.
She has been fascinated since childhood by the beauty of national garments and headpieces — intricate and vibrant, embroidered, adorned with moving decorative details. Tubeteikas here are a kind of calling card: they reflect one’s social status and age, and the pattern of the embroidery often reveals the wearer’s region.
The concept of Doppi Tassels centers on movement and the play of gemstones. The jewels are shaped like tassels, a common decorative element on tubeteikas in Uzbekistan. The artistic image of the collection is based around this symbolic feature of Eastern costume — its shape and color.
Earrings crafted in yellow gold are adorned with diamonds and cascading strands of black tourmaline beads. The central element of the design is a decorative detail shaped like a tubeteika with a traditional Oriental motif.
Yuliya Kutovaya Jewelry specializes in the creation of demi-couture jewelry. The showroom and production facilities are located in Tashkent. The brand’s jewelry is distinguished by its unique style and design. Each collection features gold, natural gemstones, and pearls, combining handcrafted artistry with the latest innovations in jewelry-making technologies.
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GJEPC Auckland Visit Targets Growth In India-NZ Jewellery Trade
The Opportunity In New Zealand Is Significant Relative To The Current Level Of Jewellery Trade. India’s Gem and Jewellery Exports To New Zealand Rose 50.56% To US$25.46 Million In FY2025-26, From US$16.91 Million In FY2024-25.
The GJEPC trade delegation’s Auckland programme has highlighted the scope for expanding India’s gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand as the two countries move towards implementing their recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The Auckland visit was part of GJEPC’s Australia and New Zealand trade delegation, held from 20-26 August 2026, with the delegation focused on connecting Indian manufacturers and exporters with buyers and industry stakeholders across the two markets.
The opportunity in New Zealand is significant relative to the current level of jewellery trade. India’s gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand rose 50.56% to US$25.46 million in FY2025-26, from US$16.91 million in FY2024-25.
The recently concluded India-New Zealand FTA is expected to create further opportunities for Indian exporters. New Zealand has committed to duty-free access for Indian exports across 100% of its tariff lines once the agreement enters into force.
On 26th August, Vijay Mangukiya, Convener – International Events, GJEPC and leader of the delegation, met Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Auckland. Mangukiya has said the delegation was aimed at bringing Indian manufacturers and exporters closer to buyers and industry stakeholders in both Australia and New Zealand, with the objective of identifying new business opportunities and developing long-term partnerships.
The delegation’s Auckland market visits covered a broad cross-section of the local jewellery sector, including Michael Hill, Wallace Bishop, Hardy Brothers, Prouds, and Partridge Jewellers. The delegation also observed international luxury and contemporary jewellery brands including Van Cleef & Arpels, Roberto Coin, Messika and FOPE, reflecting the competitive environment in which Indian exporters would be seeking to establish or expand relationships.
India’s exports of individual jewellery categories to New Zealand also recorded strong growth in FY2025-26. Gold jewellery exports rose 84% to US$17.47 million, while silver jewellery exports doubled to US$0.91 million. Lab-grown diamond exports rose 2% to US$0.63 million, and imitation jewellery increased 13.16% to US$0.43 million. Cut and polished diamond exports were US$5.76 million.
The figures underline the growing contribution of finished jewellery to India’s New Zealand business. With the FTA expected to improve market access and the Auckland market showing demand across gold, diamonds, coloured stones, pearls and branded jewellery, GJEPC’s delegation is seeking to convert this existing growth into deeper commercial relationships.
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