Luxury jewellery brand Ashth introduces Udaya, a high-jewellery collection that transforms India’s architectural poetry into radiant, sculptural jewels.

Drawing inspiration from the monumental stepwell Rani ki Vav, Udaya captures its geometry, layered depths and ornate carvings. Commissioned in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati, the stepwell gradually reveals its architectural brilliance as one descends through its sculpted corridors, a sense of discovery that forms the conceptual foundation of the Udaya collection.

Each jewel features 7–13 carat portrait-cut and rose-cut diamonds, known for their crystal-clear surfaces. Beneath these luminous stones lies a hidden world – meticulously hand-engraved gold motifs inspired by the architectural patterns of Rani ki Vav. As light passes through the diamond window-like surfaces, the engravings emerge from beneath, creating an extraordinary visual effect where the jewel reveals its architecture from within.

The collection embraces pattern maximalism anchored in precision, drawing from the rhythmic symmetry of Patola weaving. Repetition, proportion and balance translate into engraved latticework. Pearls, textured gold surfaces, and diamond details add layers of dimension.

A limited edition range, each piece is IGI-certified and BIS hallmarked, reflecting Ashth’s commitment to quality alongside its philosophy of responsible luxury.

Designed to move seamlessly across occasions and wardrobes, the pieces from Udaya lend themselves to versatile styling. Whether paired with the intricate elegance of a Patola sari or styled with contemporary silhouettes, the jewels create a striking visual dialogue between tradition and modernity. These pieces subtly reveal themselves as the wearer moves, making each piece both statement-making and deeply personal.

“Design has always been at the heart of Ashth. With Udaya, we explored the idea of depth, inspired by the layered architecture of Rani ki Vav. By combining portrait and rose-cut diamonds with hand-engraved gold surfaces beneath, we’ve created jewellery where light becomes a medium to reveal craftsmanship. The collection reflects our approach to luxury – thoughtful, architectural, and deeply rooted in storytelling.” shares Kaivan Shah, Co-founder of Ashth

Guided by its philosophy ‘Mine. Not Mined.’, Ashth continues to reshape modern luxury — blending conscious diamonds, Indian storytelling, and bold design innovation into jewels that feel as timeless as the monuments that inspire them.