Abhishek Ghatiwala Creative Head & CEO, Ghatiwala Jewellers Born in a traditional Jaipuri Marwari family with a 90 year old jewellery business legacy, Abhishek Ghatiwala is the third generation jeweller taking the heritage of jadau forward. As its creative head, Abhishek has given the business a direction towards innovation, while keeping the brand heritage intact. Post his MBA from the UK, Abhishek returned to India and worked in a diamond grading organisation to gain expertise on top industry practices. Abhishek has modernised Ghatiwala jewellers into a professionally run atelier. Today, alongside design and manufacturing innovations, Abhishek has also reinvented the retail experience. The signature boutique is a one-of-a-kind jewellery atelier reflecting the brand’s persona, and it is a place where Abhishek believes that his mindfully curated jewellery deserves to be experienced. Abhishek admits to being a workaholic, but loves to travel in his free time. Breakfasts with family, yoga for peace and morning prayers are what keeps him grounded in his personal and professional life. His most precious collection are emeralds inherited from his father, “I have “Luxury is living life king size, acquiring unique experiences that make a lifetime of memories.” used some of them in my jewellery but there are many emeralds that are so unique that I don’t think I can part with them.” Abhishek Raniwala Co-founder of Raniwala 1881, Abhishek Raniwala has always been fascinated by jewels. His innate creativity is what drives him into transforming an idea or motif into real jewellery. Under his leadership, Raniwala 1881 has achieved many milestones, various industry accolades and is a renowned luxury jewellery brand in the country with its state-of-theart Experience Centre in Jaipur. Abhishek believes in a positive mindful lifestyle and for his leisure, he enjoys playing golf and loves to read. Abhishek Raniwala belong to one of the oldest business families in the country. Their legacy began with their great-grandfather RaiBahadur Champalal of Beawar, a gem and jewellery enthusiast. As the creative director, Abhishek works with traditional designs and adds innovations to make them up-to-date. They take inspiration from designs that have run in their family for generations, giving the jewellery a signature characteristic, common across their designs. Abhishek, along with his brother Abhiyant has been responsible for pushing the brand online, through modern, more “In a world filled with hectic schedules and constant distractions, the luxury of time grants me the precious gift of autonomy and personal fulfilment.” affordable versions of the classic jadau jewellery, a fact that has pushed sales online and heralded the brand into the digital world. He says, “The ability to spend my time according to my own needs and desires is truly priceless. In a world filled with hectic schedules and constant distractions, the luxury of time grants me the precious gift of autonomy and personal fulfilment.” Creative Director & Co-founder, Raniwala 1881 80 | | 81
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