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Rajeev Arora Founder, Amrapali Jewels R ajeev Arora lives and breathes jewellery. He loves his work with so much passion that, “I believe every day is an opportunity, and to me Monday is the beginning of a new week 52 times in a year.” Amrapali is a flagship luxury jewellery brand founded in 1978 by Rajiv Arora and Rajesh Ajmera in Jaipur. Amrapali Jewels designs, produces and distributes tribal, fine and uncut gemstone jewellery. The brand has stores in India and London. It also operates a museum of Indian jewellery in Jaipur. The luxurious jewels from the brand take inspiration from India’s heritage, giving it a modern yet eclectic twist. It works on providing an insight into its jewellery traditions and workmanship, making it the ideal choice for many modern women. While Arora has devoted his life to his brand, when not dabbling with gemstones, he can be found in the kitchen, dishing out meals for his family and friends, from which he gets the greatest joy. “Do your work with passion and give your best in everything you do.” Richa Singh Managing Director, Natural Diamond Council R icha Singh leads the Natural Diamond Council in India. She is a veteran in the business with over 20 years of experience, and yet she confesses candidly, “Every big event or launch has me stress eating!” She advises the next generation to “… work on something you’re really passionate about, and be ready to be the change.” The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is an international industry association, and together with their six partners represents rough diamond production in the world. The NDC works towards supporting the natural diamond industry by publishing trends and sharing resources and information with consumers on the ethics, sustainability and progress of this sector. In 2022, the NDC collaborated with fashion designer Rimzim Dadu for a showcase at the Lakme Fashion Week in New Delhi. “Luxury is craftsmanship, exclusivity and quality, but biggest of all, it is the freedom to do and buy what I want.” | 33 32 |