From Bagan Necklace to Bengal Bracelet: 5 breathtaking jewellery pieces from Sabyasachi X Bergdorf Goodman

India's most celebrated designer, Sabyasachi debuted his high jewellery at Bergdorf Goodman, Manhattan New York's most-talked about department store popular for all luxury things. And, his magnificent showcase grabbed the eyeballs of all the fashion writers from the Big Apple. Padma Lakshmi was the centre of attention and there was champagne flowing in royal glasses from room to room with waiters dressed in Indian attire serving Indian delicacies on fine silver trays.

“I’ve been thinking about exoticism—India and the Moulin Rouge, French and Bengal savoir faire. Marrying the classic with the outrageous, from sombre evening pieces to head turning statement jewellery. Conjuring tigers, elephants, palms, berries and botanicals—crafted in spectacular gemstones. The precise geometry of watchmaking and the graphic strength of Byzantine mosaics, the symmetry of Mughal gardens challenged by the asymmetry of modern punk and confidence of Bengali craftsmanship. This is a kaleidoscopic collection with an unexpected whimsy,” says Sabyasachi explaining his latest collection.

Let's have a look at five irresistible pieces of jewellery from one of Sabya's most talked-about collections till date.

Elaborating on this bejewelled tie, Sabyasachi says, “I am currently fascinated by menswear tailoring for women and with Gustav Klimt’s Golden Phase. Long, Linear, Gilded and Deco. The classic tie but a mosaic of schizophrenic gemstones and lavish fringe. I think this is one of my most eclectic pieces to date.”

Mixing the sacred and profane, multiple cultures and different genres of jewellery-making—the Moulin Rouge necklace is a celebration of craftsmanship. Medieval, Byzantine, Georgian, Victorian, Italian and Bengal renaissance techniques come together to create an unusual statement.

“In Bengal we have a traditional necklace called the Bagan, which means garden. It’s a coming together of the finest of Bengali goldsmithing and craftsmanship to celebrate the plenitude of flora and fauna in and around Calcutta. This is my homage to the classic. Lavish, lush and indulgent—The Bagan Necklace celebrates the joys of leisure,” adds the designer.

Hand engraved representations of indigenous fauna can be found across centuries of Indian jewellery craftsmanship. Made in homage to this great Indian craft tradition and the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger, this bracelet is crafted in 18k gold and set with multicoloured gemstones and EF VVS VS diamonds.

Hand engraved representations of indigenous fauna can be found across centuries of Indian jewellery craftsmanship. The Mangrove Bracelet is made in homage to this great Indian craft tradition and the various endangered species found along the Ganges and in the mangroves of the Sundarbans.

With hand engraved details, this bracelet is crafted in 18k gold with multicoloured and organic gemstones, and diamonds. The back is intricately crafted and studded with EF VVS VS diamonds.