Shivani Choudhary
"I'm from New Delhi, the capital city of India, where I was born in 1985. I am a Scorpio and a very creative, ambitious, and hardworking person.
"My mother is a fashion designer and my biggest inspiration. I grew up watching her balance her time between work and home. She has an apparel boutique and worked very hard to run it. Even at the age of 64, she is so hardworking and active. I aspire to be like her. As a child, I frequently visited her boutique and loved the bright colors, lovely designs, and the charm of the apparel. Everything there fascinated me, even the ambience.
"I graduated from the university in architecture and also studied interior design at a local design institute. For a few years, I worked as an architect in a firm but I didn't feel the same satisfaction and happiness that I used to feel when I visited my mother's boutique. I always wanted to be a designer, so I decided to leave my job as an architect and assist my mother in her boutique. She has been my mentor and guide all throughout. After my marriage and the birth of my first child, I could no longer help my mother in her boutique, so I designed some clothing at home to add to her collection.
"I wanted to do something more, so I decided to try my hand at designing jewelry. Even when I designed apparel, I'd advise shoppers on what kind of jewelry would complement their outfits. I would even sketch some suggested jewelry designs for them.
"Initially, it was very difficult to balance family and professional life, but I slowly and gradually made my way through. Now, I have a small workshop and a team of artisans working with me to give shape to my designs. My jewelry is both traditional and modern. We use silver, brass, copper, gold, and colorful gemstones, and also work with leather and wood.
"My work is unique. I love creating new designs although it's challenging to come up with unusual designs every day to fulfill each customer's needs. I sing inspiration everywhere, like nature, animals, humans, birds, and technology, as well as the intricate jali work and carvings in the royal palaces and forts of Rajasthan.
"We have participated in many local wedding and jewelry exhibitions in Delhi and the NCR (National Capital Region). The team of artisan who collaborate with me is innovative and expert. My workshop provides jobs to the local community and their salaries help them educate their children. My dream is to expand globally and make my work known on a larger scale."
Products (62)
Sterling Silver and Tiger's Eye Cocktail Ring 'Earthy Knot'
Rainbow Moonstone Wrap Ring with Sterling Silver Leaf Motifs 'Ethereal Perfection'
Ruby Dangle Earrings Crafted from Sterling Silver in India 'Ties of Love'
Sterling Silver Snake Necklace Crafted in India 'Twisting Snake'
18k Gold-Plated Wrap Ring with Natural 3-Carat Prehnite Gem 'Green Bewitchment'
Rose Gold-Plated Heart Dangle Earrings with Cubic Zirconia 'Sparkling Heart'
Artisan Crafted Jingling Sterling Silver Link Bracelet 'Brilliant Jingle'
Handmade Chalcedony and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace 'Air Kiss in Aqua'
Sterling Silver and Brass Meditation Spinner Ring from India 'Dotted Path'
Floral Cross Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India 'Floral Faith'
Pair of Sterling Silver Gemstone Cocktail Rings from India 'Second Time's the Charm'
Sterling Silver Meditation Ring Follow Your Heart 'Message from the Heart'
Silver Necklace with Rutilated Quartz Crescent Moon Pendant 'Stunning Crescent'
Cubic Zirconia and Rainbow Moonstone Pendant Necklace 'Flower Moon'
Sterling Silver and Brass Meditation Spinner Ring from India 'Twin Hearts'
18k Gold-Plated Natural Labradorite Pendant Necklace 'Nocturnal Dazzle'
Men's Sterling Silver Lion Ring from India 'King's Roar'
Sterling Silver and Brass Knotted Band Ring 'Golden Knot'
Modern Men's Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India 'Contemporary Splendor'
Hand Made Sterling Silver Threader Earrings 'New Trend'
Sterling Silver Geometric Pendant Necklace from India 'Sri Yantra'
Polished Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring with Recon Turquoise 'Vine Drop'
Tiger's Eye and Onyx Unity Bracelet with Sterling Accents 'Meditate Together'
Sterling Silver Turtle Pendant Necklace from India 'Harmonious Turtle'
High-Polished 18k Gold-Plated Stacking Band Rings Set of 5 'Glorious Five'
Sterling Silver Spinner Ring Crafted in India 'Elegant Rotation'
Sterling Silver Star Charm Cuff Bracelet from India 'Reach for the Stars'
Men's Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Signet Ring 'Sacred Star'
Sterling Silver Dragon Claw Band Ring from India 'Dragon's Claws'
Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet Jewelry Set Pair 'Twist and Turn'
Geometric Men's Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from India 'Handy Gleam'
Sterling Silver Medallion Pendant Necklace 'Bold Medallion'
Blue Chalcedony and Sterling Silver Men's Ring 'All the Angles'
Indian Crafted Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring 'Royal Appeal'
Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Necklace from India 'Skull Cluster'
Sterling Silver Stacking Rings Set of 9 'Friendship Patterns'
Sterling Silver Brass and Copper Stacking Rings Set of 9 'Elegant Pattern'
Unisex Sterling Silver Crown-Motif Band Ring 'Holy Crown'
Glittering Green Onyx Cocktail Ring from India 'Glittering Verdant Drop'
Polished Square-Shaped Gemstone Stud Earrings Set of 3 'Heavenly Feelings'
Set of 2 18k Gold-Plated Gemstone Round Stud Earrings 'Palace Gems'
Dark Sterling Silver Om Pendant Necklace from India 'Dark Om'
Men's Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Buddha Motif 'Pensive Buddha'
Sunglass Shaped Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Shady Lady'
Sterling Silver Wrap Ring with Skull Motifs 'Fierce Souls'
Sterling Silver and Copper Meditation Spinner Ring 'Dotted Glory'
Combination-Finish Sterling Silver Dragon Necklace 'Spread Dragon'
Rainbow Moonstone and Sterling Silver Meditation Ring 'Rising Glory'
Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Trishul Pendant Necklace 'Trishul'
Sterling Silver Dragon Om Pendant Necklace from India 'Dragon Om'
Sterling Silver Domed Ring with Multiple Garnet Stones 'Loving Glances'
Classic Sterling Silver Dorje Pendant Necklace from India 'Dorje Flower'
Set of 3 Sterling Silver Cocktail Rings with Cabochons 'Triple Harmony'
Indian Ruby and Rose Quartz Pendant Necklace 'Shades of Pink'
12-Carat Drop-Shaped Chalcedony Dangle Earrings 'Compassionate Grace'
Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Crocodile Pendant Necklace 'Crawling Crocodile'
Unisex Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Cross Motif 'Heavenly Message'
Circular Sterling Silver Dragon Necklace from India 'Dragon Ouroboros'
Polished Fleur-De-Lis Onyx Pendant Necklace from India 'Midnight Fleur-De-Lis'
Hand Made Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace 'Take Flight'
Rainbow Moonstone and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace 'Misty Compass'
Garnet and Sterling Silver Stacking Rings Set of 4 'Fiery Foursome'