In a landmark moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya, India’s leading design-led atelier, has unveiled a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with the globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini. This marks the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery house, signaling a new chapter in cross-cultural artistry and design innovation.
The collaboration is a poetic celebration of enamel, one of India’s most exquisite and historic art forms. Drawing inspiration from the layered architecture of Lhasa, where every detail tells a story, the collection fuses texture, colour, and form into pieces that are at once contemporary and deeply rooted in craft tradition.
Zoya, renowned for its pioneering approach to diamonds and coloured stones, brings that same fearless innovation to enamel in collaboration with Alice Cicolini, whose work traces the journey of motifs across cultures and centuries. Alice’s mastery of enamel is both instinctively playful and profoundly respectful of tradition, creating pieces that are rich in narrative and vibrancy.
The capsule, comprising 19 pieces, is imbued with a deeply feminine soul. A palette of sage green, rose, and dew—expressed through cherry blossoms, chevron patterns, and intricate enamel detailing—redefines classic Indian forms like balis and jhumkis. Sculptural rings, reimagined jhumkis, yard chains, and bangles emerge as jewellery that feels timeless yet entirely of the moment. Each piece, set with uncut diamonds and finished in satin-soft 18k gold, evokes a sense of creative freedom, inviting the wearer to feel truly alive.
The design process, five years in the making, reflects a profound confluence of artistic legacies. Zoya’s contemplative, design-first ethos meets Cicolini’s globally lauded practice, rooted in cultural memory, intricate craftsmanship, and storytelling. The capsule also traces the journey of Alexandra David-Néel—the first Western woman to enter Lhasa—celebrating a muse whose fearless exploration mirrors the Zoya woman: confident, curious, and multidimensional.
“When Zoya approached me with the idea of a collaboration celebrating uncut diamonds and enamel, I felt an immediate connection,” shares Alice Cicolini. “Here was a house that honoured craft, story, and soul—design that dares to be different, yet deeply meaningful.”
At the core of this collaboration lies Zoya itself, India’s foremost luxury jewellery brand, celebrated for design-led innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and storytelling rooted in feminine energy. With exclusive boutiques across major Indian cities and bespoke services including video-assisted consultations, Zoya brings the atelier experience directly to the modern sophisticate’s doorstep. Each creation is more than jewellery; it is a reflection of the Zoya woman’s journey to her truest self.
Alice Cicolini brings her own extraordinary vision to the partnership. Trained at Central Saint Martins, she has spent over a decade working alongside Jaipur’s master artisans to preserve endangered enamelling techniques, blending heritage craft with contemporary design. Her work celebrates colour, culture, and narrative, transforming each piece into a wearable story that connects global traditions with modern sensibilities.
The Zoya x Alice Cicolini limited-edition capsule is available by private appointment at select Zoya boutiques, offering collectors and connoisseurs a rare opportunity to acquire jewellery that transcends trends. This collaboration is not merely a collection—it is an invitation to experience jewellery as art, heritage, and feminine expression, setting a new benchmark for luxury in India and beyond.
