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Heidi Klum to launch new jewellery collection

Supermodel Heidi Klum is planning to launch a costume jewellery collection in September after her sterling silver range of jewellery was discontinued two years ago.

The 38-year-old German beauty has teamed up with a home shopping network to launch ‘Wildlife by Heidi Klum’ which will include 35 styles including cocktail rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets worth between USD 30 million and USD 200 million.

Klum has received much of her inspiration for her collection from trips to flea markets.

"All of the pieces are statement pieces. The only reason to wear costume jewellery is to wear something large - something you can’t do with real jewellery because it would be too expensive," she said.

Her previously developed sterling silver jewellery collection with the channel which was discontinued in 2009 after Van Cleef & Arpels launched a lawsuit claiming the designs infringed on its signature Alhambra Collection clover motif.

"We fought with Van Cleef & Arpels for over a year and a half, but we were small fry next to a company like that. But looking back, I’m quite happy to be doing something new. I feel free now with this. I can reach more people with costume jewellery, the prices are great and I can make big pieces. It’s way more fun," said Klum.

Sammi Giancola to create her jewellery line

'Jersey Shore' star Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola is ready to make her mark in the jewellery industry. The reality star, who already has her own perfume line, has collaborated with jewellery brand RichRocks to launch a new collection of bling. The line will reportedly have a ‘sweetheart’ theme - based off of Giancola’s nickname - that will include heart-shaped pendants, crystal bracelets and stone-encrusted hoop earrings. And unlike some high-priced celebrity lines, the 22-year-old’s new collection will appeal to a more affordable market. "I love that the RichRocks brand and my collection retails for just under 100 dollars," said Giancola.

"It was very important for me to keep all of the pieces affordable for my fans so they can purchase more than one piece and add to the collection. I have created some great fun and flirty pieces to wear day into night,” she added.

Katy Perry to promote Thomas Sabo Jewellery

Pop superstar Katy Perry has become the first celebrity to be roped in as the ambassador of Thomas Sabo jewellery in their 27-year history. The ‘Firework’ hitmaker will feature in the company’s spring-summer advertising campaign for their forthcoming Pop Now collection, which is influenced by elements including pop art, music, disco and neon. As a part of the deal, the company will sponsor Perry’s concerts, while she will don their jewellery and make an appearance at the trade show Inhorgenta in Munich. The 26-year-old singer has previously spoken of her love for quirky jewellery but one of her most treasured pieces was given to her by husband Russell Brand on their first date.

"Russell gave this to me on our first date. It’s a Hindu hand of peace. But they’re not beads, they are black diamonds. He gave me black diamond’s on our very first date," she said.

Angelina Jolie designs jewellery

Angelina Jolie has teamed up with designer Robert Procop to create a jewellery line ‘The Protector’ to help child victims of war and natural disasters. The jewellery collection will be sold through the designer’s clients with all proceeds going to ‘Education Partnership for Children of Conflict’, a charity co-founded by the ‘Changeling’ star. "These are the children who most need a safe place to learn, a place to heal, a place to learn reconciliation, a place to build a better future and a place, to just be children," said the 35 year old actress. Jolie wore one of the pieces from the collection, a faceted black necklace set in rose gold, to the Berlin premiere of her film ‘Salt’ earlier this year.

Robert, who has designed for the actress for a decade now, said, "Angelina has very classic style. These are pieces she wears herself."

GAJA jewellery line debuts with Guzaarish

GAJA by SABYASACHI, collaboration between Sabyasachi Mukherjee and GAJA, retail brand of Shree Ganesh Jewellery House (SGJHL), one of India’s top jewellery houses has made its successful debut in Guzaarish. The collection designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee and crafted by GAJA completes the look of Aishwariya Rai, as Sophia in the film. GAJA by SABYASACHI reflects a multicultural influence; set in precious and semi precious gemstones with minakari and filigree crafted by around 60 skilled karigars from Bengal at the manufacturing unit of Shree Ganesh Jewellery House at Manikanchan SEZ. The karigars gifted with expertise from legacy and trained from a very young age, specialise in fine filigree and minakri and work under Sabyasachi’s guidance.

Made in 18 K - 22 K gold and set with colourful gemstones like emerald, turquoise, coral, moonstone, amethyst ruby and other semi-precious stones, some of the distinguishing designs featured in Guzaarish are the Navratan necklace, Raindrop earrings, Coral Kanpashas, Rhodolite balis, Butterfly earrings, minakari Bird ring and the turquoise and coral ring. . The striking Navratan necklace is the masterpiece of the collection worn by Aishwariya to capture the romantic climax of the film when Sophia, the nurse, becomes Sophia, the bride as Mrs. Mascarenhas. The Navratan is a distinctive piece of bridal, bringing out the essence of the atypical and unusual bride in her odd predicament.

For the collection, Sabyasachi used precious and semi-precious stones, minakari and filigree and had to work with about 60 skilled workers from West Bengal to complete the line.

"Guzaarish is a joint effort of one the most sensitive filmmakers, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, India’s leading fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and GAJA, the brand from India’s foremost manufacturer of jewellery. It is also a matter of pride for all of us that the most beautiful woman in the world Aishwarya Rai Bachhan is wearing our jewellery in Guzaarish’, " said Nilesh Parekh, chairman of Shree Ganesh Jewellery House.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee said “When Sanjaj Leela Bansali approached me for Guzaarish, I realised that jewellery would play a very important role in shaping up Sophia’s character as played by Aishwariya. It would have to be nomadic, quirky & personalized and so I decided to bring on board GAJA in SABYASACHI because it epitomizes that spirit. The whole line has been design by me keeping in mind a multicultural element with a nomadic vibe.”

Mr. Nilesh Parekh, Chairman, Shree Ganesh Jewellery House said, “Guzaarish is a joint effort of one the most sensitive film maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, India’s leading fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and GAJA, the brand from India’s foremost manufacturer of Jewellery. It is also a matter of pride for all of us that the most beautiful woman in the world Aishwarya Rai Bachhan is wearing our Jewellery in Guzaarish. Sabyasachi and Shree Ganesh have had a tie-up for over two years now and it is an association which we cherish and the result is there for everyone to see. It is also a matter of joy that GAJA is the first Jewellery Brand from the East to have been featured in a block-buster from Bollywood. The world-renowned karigars working for Shree Ganesh who happens to be from the region must be a happy lot today.”

The price range of rings and earrings starts from Rs.40,000/- and navratan necklaces are priced at Rs.510,000/- The line GAJA by SABYASACHI retails from Sabyasachi stores in Kolkata & Mumbai.