The interplay between fashion and jewellery may not always be obvious, but it’s crucial. Both rely on precision, structure and shape to adorn the human form, reflecting society’s values, desires, and ambitions. As Kunal Shah, co-founder of Aurus fine jewellery label, asks: why does jewellery play a supporting role when it could share the spotlight with fashion?

At the Kanoria Centre for Arts, a cultural landmark founded in 1984 by Urmila Kanoria in Ahmedabad, this question took on new meaning. BV Doshi’s modern architecture, with its exposed brick and concrete, provided a minimalist backdrop that contrasted with Raw Mango’s jewel-toned ensembles in fuchsia, aubergine, lime and avocado, each infused with the cultural nuances of saree blouses and salwar-kameez. This theme seamlessly extended into the fine jewellery designs by Aurus.