ULTRA-TALENTED ACTRESS, screenwriter and producer Mindy Kaling, whose honors include two Screen Actors Guild Awards and six Primetime Emmy nominations, posted on Instagram about her early celebrations for the Hindu festival Diwali, which took place Nov. 12.
Her post read, “Is it even Diwali without @falgunishanepeacockindia @falgunipeacock? I love wearing their stunning creations, especially during the festive season. Their talent is matched only by their generosity! And complimenting it all is my perfect @sethicouture jewels. I feel lucky and proud to be able to rep such accomplished Indian brands. I hope your Diwali ? is filled with much needed light ✨and love ❤️”
She wore a jaw-dropping bib necklace of ruby and white diamonds with champagne diamond accents in 18K white gold, along with Edwardian-inspired diamond and ruby earrings in 18K white gold. Her gown was the perfect background for the red-carpet worthy jewels.
Sethi Couture is owned and designed by sisters Pratima and Prerna Sethi, who have diamonds in their genes. They were raised by parents who are purveyors of rare and unusual diamonds, so they were surrounded by the most exquisite stones at an early age and educated on antique, vintage cuts and rare natural color diamonds. Their collection, which has evolved since they launched it in 2009, gives a nod to their heritage and the jewelry’s past but is very much situated in the present day. Their tagline reads “Elevate the Everyday,” which they have done consistently.
I was happy to see Kaling wearing the sisters’ jewelry on a holiday that celebrates traditions, family and friends, creating new memories along the way.
White background shot of the ruby, diamond and champagne necklace that Kaling wore. COURTESY OF SETHI COUTURE
Honoring a Legacy: How Smith & Son Jewelers Exceeded Every Goal With Wilkerson
When Andrew Smith decided to close the Springfield, Massachusetts location of Smith & Son Jewelers, the decision came down to family. His father was retiring after 72 years in the business, and Andrew wanted to spend more time with his children and soon-to-arrive grandchildren.
For this fourth-generation jeweler whose great-grandfather founded the company in 1918, closing the 107-year-old Springfield location required the right partner. Smith chose Wilkerson, and the experience exceeded expectations from start to finish.
"Everything they told me was 100% true," Smith says. "The ease and use of all their tools was wonderful."
The consultants' knowledge and expertise proved invaluable. Smith and his father set their own financial goal, but Wilkerson proposed three more ambitious targets. "We thought we would never make it," Smith explains. "We were dead wrong. We hit our first goal, second goal and third goal. It was amazing."
Smith's recommendation is emphatic: "I would never be able to do what they did by myself."
