It’s not every day that you hear about a designer melting down her heirloom gold to create a high jewellery collection… for other people to own. But that’s exactly what Suhani Parekh of MISHO did with JAIPUR, her first foray into high jewellery.
Inspiration struck late one night when Parekh was visiting the Pink City. Walking past a massive gate at the City Palace, she stopped in her tracks. “There’s something about a gate,” she says. “It’s more than just an entrance—it’s a threshold, a space between two worlds.” This rings especially true for the gates that separate the old city from the new. Having visited multiple times before, it wasn’t until a recent trip that the significance of these gates sparked the idea for this 16-piece exclusive collection. Jaipur is a city that ignites creativity in every eye that beholds it. Every corner offers something—a shadow, a mosaic, a sliver of gold—but how does one do it justice?
For Parekh, the answer lay in deconstruction. She took gold from her personal collection—“You know how gold is passed down through generations—from little trinkets, gold coins to heirlooms—pieces that are often never really used,” she says. “I wanted to deconstruct them and reimagine them in a way that resonates with my design sensibilities today,” she explains. Parekh uses 18K S.M.O gold alongside the repurposed gold. What is S.M.O gold exactly? Single Mine Origin gold is a new global standard that ensures it is responsibly sourced and fully traceable to a single mine.
This collection marks almost a double debut for MISHO—its first foray into high jewellery and a leap into the world of gemstones and vibrant colours. “Illustrating Jaipur without colour would be a terrible injustice,” she says. The collection deliberately broadens MISHO’s material palette, forging a stronger connection to the culture that inspired it, while pushing the boundaries of the brand’s design language.
The deep blues of the Peacock Gate inspired the usage of rich sapphires. The greens and pinks of the Lotus and Leheriya Gates are captured through pink sapphires and varying shades of emeralds. The Winter Gate’s rose motifs naturally led to glowing rubies. Each stone tells a story, much like the city itself.
Sourced from Jaipur’s legendary Johri Bazaar, the gemstones in JAIPUR further tie the collection to the city’s rich history and craftsmanship. Parekh has also worked on re-imagining traditional techniques, like meenakari enamelling and intricate pearl detailing, for this collection. For example, instead of using pearls in their usual form, she incorporates them in unexpected ways, as accentuating details. “I wanted to design it in a way that the strung pearls enhance the sculptural nature of the jewellery,” she explains.
The collaborative collection between MISHO and Princess Gauravi Kumari is more than just an artistic pursuit—it also supports the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation, an initiative dedicated to empowering women artisans across Rajasthan. “It felt like a natural synergy,” Parekh notes. The cities that designers encounter often become a rich source of inspiration—their architecture, culture, history, and vibrant atmosphere leave a lasting imprint. Jaipur, in particular, provided a wealth of ideas for this collection and the goal was to honor the city’s spirit and the people who contributed to shaping the collection. The PDFK foundation works to ensure traditional crafts thrive in contemporary contexts, a cause close to both Parekh and Gauravi Kumari, Diya’s daughter and current face of the foundation. A portion of the proceeds from JAIPUR will be donated to the foundation, and a jewellery bag charm inspired by Jaipur will also be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the foundation.
Parekh has known Gauravi for about three years. Funnily enough, they were already familiar with each other’s brands before they even met— Gauravi was a MISHO customer, and Parekh had been shopping at PDFK. When they finally crossed paths, the connection was instant, but it wasn’t until MISHO’s take on heritage jewellery caught Gauravi’s eye that the idea of collaborating truly felt right. “It’s amazing to see elements of the palace, elements which have adorned the space for years, through a different perspective. I am particularly in love with the attention to detail and the exquisite craftsmanship in each piece,” she notes.
No collection is truly complete without a piece that steals the spotlight. For Gauravi, those pieces are the Emerald Diamond Door Earrings and the Emerald Diamond Earcuff. “The gate is one of the most iconic features of the City Palace,” she reflects. “It’s thrilling to see it reimagined in a way that blends both the contemporary and the timeless.” Parekh, however, finds it hard to choose just one standout piece—she jokes that she ideally wants to leave every piece of the collection to her daughter, Veya. But the door-shaped earrings do hold a special place in her heart. “They’re like tiny portals,” she smiles. “Step through them, and you might find yourself in a whole new world.”
MISHO JAIPUR will launch on February 27 and will be available exclusively by appointment at their Mumbai studio.
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