Clouds & Silver (and Gold) Linings.

The Euro may be in freefall, the £ sterling may have lost 25% of it’s value against the Indian Rupee in less than 8 months, and the price of silver may have skyrocketed! But hey, it’s a great time to go to the UK and Europe for your hols if you are Indian! Having come all the way over to Jaipur, I was highly amused to discover that one of my suppliers is, at the same time, in London on holiday!

You can read that India's economy is booming – but seeing it REALLY is booming is another thing altogether . Major roads and flyovers are appearing from nowhere, skyscrapers, huge shopping malls and blocks of flats are popping up like Jack's beanstalk, almost overnight.

Real estate prices in Jaipur rival those in London, and there is a skilled labour shortage of English proportions. There is also massive unskilled unemployment, and poverty on a scale unimaginable in the UK, and, sadly, little sign of much change there, however much the face of the cities alter.

But change to the world order IS happening on a grand scale, and very, very fast. It is simply more visible here than in Britain. Coming to India and stepping outside the UK really does give a fresh perspective on the truly radical shake up taking place in the accepted 'normal order of things'. And while change is not always welcome, we will certainly embrace the positive.

So … over the next couple of months until our BIG shopping trip here, we will be working on creating new designs to excite and inspire you, which you can still afford, in spite of exchange rate woes and skyrocketing silver prices.

AND, if you would like something really special, but still affordable, in gold and precious stones - one of our most prestigious suppliers [a jeweller to the Royal Family of Jaipur since the 19th century] has offered me a service to pass on to you: to make his designs in earrings, rings and pendants, to your own specifications and budget. An exciting proposal because the workmanship, design and materials are wonderful, AND they knock spots off the prices of traditional High Street jewellers. But I'll save the details for later …..

This example of a pair of Ruby, Emerald and Diamond earrings in 18ct gold would only cost around £400, at curent gold prices and exchange rates, AND they are unique. Pretty amazing for something so extra special. If you might like to take advantage of this service, do get in touch with me at our Head Office to make a personal appointment to discuss