Rocks for the revenge shopper: Falguni Shane Peacock’s new line for ORRA

The designer duo’s versatile creations ensure that the post-pandemic bride has her diamonds and gets to wear them often

The pandemic has knocked the stuffing out of the big fat Indian wedding. But that’s not bad news, as brides amp up small intimate weddings with lashings of luxe. “There is a shift in the choice of jewellery pieces. There is a sentiment of revenge shopping; I’m seeing brides buy jewellery that has high versatility value and invest in pieces that they can pass down generations,” observes Falguni Peacock, one half of luxury brand Falguni Shane Peacock. “For the past almost two years, wedding celebrations have been toned down, and the number of people attending is small. So families want to invest that saved budget on the bride and her jewellery.” The designer couple has collaborated with jewellery brand ORRA to create six necklace-with-earring sets — crafted in 18-carat white gold with a hint of rose gold, and the signature ORRA Crown Star diamonds. “The pieces we have designed are not just to be worn at weddings. You can wear them with a lehenga, a jacket, or a dress,” says Falguni. “The vibe of this line is, ‘I want to buy some and use them a lot’.”