The 19-piece capsule pays homage to enamel – one of India’s most poetic art forms and Cicolini’s area of expertise – and reinterprets classic Indian jewellery forms like balis and jhumkis through a refined architectural lens, inspired by the landscape of Lhasa
Mumbai: Zoya, the luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group, has collaborated with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini to unveil a limited-edition capsule, marking an exclusive international creative partnership. The capsule pays homage to enamel—one of India’s most poetic art forms in luxury.
Inspired by the architecture of Lhasa, this collection draws from a landscape rich in form, texture and colour. In Alice Cicolini, whose work traces the journey of motifs across cultures and weaves patterns from different geographies and eras, Zoya has found a kindred spirit: a revered artiste whose mastery of enamel is both instinctively playful and deeply respectful of tradition. Each piece with intricate enamel work is set with uncut diamonds and finished in 18k gold.
This collaboration—five years in the making—merges Zoya’s contemplative, design-first ethos with Cicolini’s globally lauded practice, rooted in cultural memory, intricate craftsmanship and the power of story-telling. “When Zoya approached me with the idea of a collaboration celebrating uncut diamonds and enamel, I felt an immediate connection,” shares Alice Cicolini, who has earlier served as Director of Arts & Culture at the British Council in India. “Here was a house that honoured craft, story and soul—design that dares to be different, yet deeply meaningful.” The 19-piece capsule reinterprets classic Indian forms like balis and jhumkis through a refined architectural lens, resulting in jewellery that is time-travelled, yet entirely in the moment.
From sculptural rings to reimagined jhumkis, yard chains, and bangles, the capsule draws from the layered mystique of Lhasa. The collection also traces the journey of Alexandra David-Néel—the first Western woman to enter Lhasa—celebrating a muse whose fearless passage across borders mirrored an even deeper journey within, much like the Zoya woman.
Revathi Kant, Chief Design Officer, Titan Company, says, “At Zoya, five years of deep, deliberate enamel craftsmanship laid the foundation for this collection. In Alice, we found a true partner—someone who shares our devotion to celebrating India and helped us create a capsule that is both boundary-breaking and redefining. Inspired by the architecture of Lhasa, this first-of-its-kind international collaboration in Indian luxury jewellery reflects a woman who wanders freely, carrying multitudes by design—brought to life through sculptural silhouettes and feminine energy.”
The Zoya and Alice Cicolini limited-edition capsule will be available by private appointment at select Zoya boutiques.
Luxury jewellery atelier Zoya is now in its 15th year, and has 12 exclusive boutiques across Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune and Hyderabad and Zoya galleries in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune and Lucknow.
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