The Global Rise of Indian Jewellery: From Craft to Couture

Why It Matters for You :

India has always been a powerhouse of jewellery craft — from centuries-old goldsmithing, temple jewellery, meenakari and jadau techniques to modern innovation. Now, Indian jewellery designers are stepping onto the global stage, bringing craftsmanship, heritage and design innovation to the world.

Understanding these global trends and how Indian designers are making waves will help you appreciate the evolving jewellery landscape — and can inspire your own choices when you buy, gift or style a piece from Moskai.

Hanut Singh

Design aesthetic: Hanut Singh blends Art Deco, Mughal pietra-dura, Rajput and Raj-era craftsmanship with modern silhouettes and bold colour. His pieces often fuse carved stones, enamel accents and historic design language. Global impact: His work has been seen on global red carpets; international buyers and magazines have taken note of how he interweaves Indian tradition with international taste.

Why it matters: This kind of fusion — heritage + global design sensibility — signals how Indian jewellery is no longer “just ethnic” but truly global.

                                                       Ananya Malhotra

Design aesthetic: Founded in 2016, Ananya’s brand focuses on gemstones, healing properties, spirituality and ready-to-wear fine jewellery. Her “Chakra” collection allows customisation of clasps, stones and colours. 
Vogue India

Global impact: Her tone of jewellery that meaningfully fuses personalisation + luxury has helped her cross national boundaries and appeal to a lifestyle-conscious global audience.

Why it matters: It shows the shift from jewellery as ornament to jewellery as story and meaning — aligning well with modern consumers.

 

                     

                                                 Sabyasachi Mukherjee

Design aesthetic: Though best known for couture, Sabyasachi has created jewellery lines that elevate Indian heritage techniques like jadau, filigree and meenakari into high-luxury objects.

Global impact: His fine jewellery debuted at luxury stores like Bergdorf Goodman in New York and he showcased at upscale boutiques abroad — signalling true international expansion

Why it matters: Luxury jewellery from India is no longer confined to Indian weddings—it’s now part of global luxury narrative

Vishal Anil Kothari (VAK)

Design aesthetic: VAK is built on “slow luxury” philosophy—hand-picked rare gemstones, hand-made by artisans in Mumbai, with strong design roots in nature and architecture.

Global impact: VAK’s pieces are designed to appeal to discerning global luxury buyers who value craftsmanship, design imperfection, uniqueness.

Why it matters: For a brand like Moskai, this shows the potential of combining personalisation with craft-led uniqueness rather than mass-production.

The world is looking at Indian jewellery design in a new light — not just for its traditional roots, but for its ability to innovate, adapt and appeal globally. The seven designers above demonstrate this evolution beautifully.

As you explore, whether buying personalized pieces, custom brooches, or beautiful jewellery for big occasions, remember: you are part of this global story. By choosing pieces that emphasise individuality, craftsmanship and story, you’re aligning yourself with the best of what Indian jewellery has become — and what it can offer to you.

                           Stay inspired, choose thoughtfully, wear proudly.