Jewelry Inspiration: Collection with Roots in India

The Carrotbox is a site dedicated to all those wonderful rings made of glass, lucite, resin, plastic, jade, wood, bakelite, metal, and even stone. Today's featured jewelry draws from collections steeped with references to India.

Let's talk about the elephant in the (tea-)room. Haati Chai, Bengali for "elephant and tea" according to L.A. designer Stella Simona, offers a cool collection which draws on her Indian roots.

Bonus

This architectural "Srinagar" ring is from Amrapali, a well-known luxury jewelry brand based in India, with stores around the world.

Even more jewelry:

• Suman Mishra (India) - silver & cz
• Pernille Vinderskov (Denmark) - contemporary metal
• Hortense (California) - rosegold shapes

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Apartment Design: Your Own Personal Pool

(Aquaria Grande, India)Decadence takes many forms and if your desires comes in the shape of your own personal pool right outside your high-rise apartment - yes, highrise! - then Aquaria Grande is your place.

This 37-story apartment complex is in the midst of being built in Mumbai, India by the Wadhwa Group.  Each apartment will have its own balcony that leads into a pool with unobstructed views of the neighborhood.  If the pool is not enough, they also provide a Jacuzzi too!

(Aquaria Grande, India) The interiors open out on three sides for full light and sweeping views. The apartments are built without columns and beams, allowing for maximum space and flexible layouts. Customizable space is just one of the many desirable features of this very unique building.  

(Aquaria Grande, India)

Wedding & Event Trend: Movie-Style Video Production

In the competitive and growing wedding and event planning market, it's not enough to follow the norm; you have to break the mold and be a trendsetter. If you're planning the Big Event, you'll want to make sure your clients know how to turn their affair into an amazing "wow" happening that pleases and delights everyone. One big trend we've been noticing in the events biz is the amping up of photography and videography. Mili and Sid Ghosh, for instance, began their Memories in Motion event cinematography business in 2004 to produce true cinema-style films for their worldwide clientele. They use motion picture camera supports and cine lighting to tell the story of grand, high-end weddings and other events. Here's an example of their luxe work.

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