It took her a long time to create an earth that would hold all of her. This oasis, this sheltering stepwell - deep within a parallel universe was where she would rise like the waters and come alive. From these intimate connections, drenched in the wisdom of women before her, soaking in the solace found in hearts that beat like her own, she crafted a tapestry where stories of a nuanced past were woven into the present, a world within a world. Her sanctuary, her tribe, her inner sanctum. And like the rarest of jewels, she knew that nothing was truly hers until the joy that illuminated her was shared with her own.

Because her journey to the realm within begins with a single step. Because the treasure she’s been looking for all this time is embedded deep within her soul.

As the women ascended the steps, the cascading collets in their square bangles ascended in unison. While the bright daylight refracted through them radiating an unheard harmony from within. Keepers of harmony BANGLE | SW22 VA D ( A pprox 3. 01L * )

Steps to heaven EA R R I N G S | SW2 2 SAR ( Ap p ro x 1 . 4 0 L * )

Channeling the square sanctuary of the stepwells, these closed and open stackable bangles are reminders of connections fostered over an eternity. A square heirloom B A NGL ES | SW2 2VA G ( A pprox 3. 80L * )

As she descends the steps, she becomes aware that solace is a place none of us know until we reach it. Stacked together with two unique but like-minded collets, this white gold necklace with double pendants form an unbreakable bond. A tale of two suns NECKLA CE | S W 22NAW ( A ppro x 2 . 9 0 L * )

She loved descending the stepwell where the water draped itself around her like this necklace. This was the life, she thought, living every precious day in her inner world. And like the center stone of the pendant, set with a single collet, her soul was distilled into a clean, elegant simplicity. An inn er stillness PENDA NT - S m a l l : S W 22G BL ( A p p ro x 3 6 K * ) Medium: SW2 2G BM ( A pprox 63K * ) | L a rge : S W 2 1 G C S ( Ap p ro x 1 . 6 0 L * )

Custodian of a sanctuary that is home to her and her kindred spirits, she reminds herself that the most sacred step she can take is the one that takes her within. Keepers of harmony P ENDA NT | S W 22G A X ( A pprox 2 . 4 0 L * )

The women by the stepwell breathed only when they were encircled by the waters, like this bangle that radiated life itself. It was as if the steps were drawing them closer, leading them to a place of light where they shed the weight of memory and stepped up for the sisterhood. Circle back into time B A NG LE | S W 22VA F ( A pprox 2 . 5 0 L * )

Also available in rose gold

The palpable openness in this elegantly worked white gold ring manifests her need to feel belonged, imbued with an ancient harmony. A past that she returns to ever so often with every step of solidarity. A bridge over calm waters R ING | S W 22F BD ( A pprox 1 . 1 0 L * )

The sensuality of the familiar, a love of linearity and a reverence for the art and architecture of its ancient roots define this brilliant ring. The rings are created with a sense of oneness and strength and have immense impact when stacked and worn together.

The belonging R I NG | S W 21F CE ( A pprox 2 . 9 1 L * )

The minimalistic hinged cuff that sits snugly on the wrist with a high-polished centre boasts of a shape that is anything but simple and draws attention to the unusual placement of the patented baoli collet. Arching the arm in a clean and architectural manner, it revives the memories of stepwells visited -- the memory of a past that holds the freedom of the future. Step up to eternal design B A NG LES | S W 21V CB ( A pprox 4 . 2 0 L * )

These almost square studs are gently interrupted by patterns that turn the spotlight on two subtly different patented collets. Like a forever spinning wheel of light; a circle of connections buoyed by a steadfast belief in its own brilliance. Wheel of time EA R R I NGS | S W 21S CM ( A ppro x 3 . 1 L * )

She fell in love with the world within her. Like a falling star, she believed in the depth of the waters, the depth that would gather her soul.

Much like the women forming a circle of solidarity, this intricately designed ring demonstrates the ingenious and repetitive use of the collet, a homage to the eternal harmony rising from the stepwell. Wrapped in white RIN G | SW2 2FBR (Approx 0. 85L * )

Also available in rose gold

One step or many, it was never too much for the women to get together. Every step or pause made in unison was a legacy to their future selves. And just like they moved collectively towards the water, so do the cascading collets in this delightful pair of danglers. Drops of solidarity EA R R INGS | S W 21D CH ( A ppro x 5 . 9 5 L * )

Drops of solidarity N EC K LA CE | SW22 NAU (Approx 3. 90L * )

Inspired by the movement of women running down the steps in unison, this pendant is an echo of their heartstrings. Set in an elegant stairway of white gold framing rare diamonds, the women become one as they reach their sanctuary. The embracing well P ENDA NT | S W 22G AT ( A pprox 1 . 8 2 L * )

And there by the waters, she saw her true reflection in those who loved her. That they had more of her hidden away inside them than anyone she’d ever known. This was, quite simply, home. Pensive links NECKLA CE | S W 22NAY ( A ppro x 7 . 5 L * )

A SETTING OF SOLIDARITY Immersing themselves in all things evocative and inherently moving, our designers deep dived into centuries of architectural lore to create iconic pieces that whirl you into the past even while transporting you to a futuristic world of design. This is Samave, Zoya’s latest jeweller y collection, a keeper of the shimmering secrets of an alternate subterranean world. Take a step this way. Look closer at the recurring element of the collection - a patented diamond setting collet - inspired by the descending stepwells. A graphic contrast, creating a tender narrative between glistening geometr y and water’s ephemeral beauty. Each baguette diamond is set at a slant, revolving around the centre to match the perfect symmetr y of the steps: sparking off each other to recreate the camaraderie of the women. Not an easy feat, but neither is achieving a beautiful harmony. Despite the time and trials it took our master artisans to reach this level of technical artistr y, they pulled out all the stops, or steps as it were. For, in doing so, they have safeguarded and transformed a forgotten architectural gem for collectors of ever ything transcendental.

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