Jewelry made from Swarovski elements. Affordable. And beautiful!
I’ve been fond of wearing jewelry since my college days – it’s something I’ve gotten from my mother. At the time, I was always wearing color-coordinated necklace sets made of semi-precious stones. Women older to me were always decked in the best of jewelry, be it Gold and Diamonds, or Crystal. I yearned to wear neck pieces like those, but it’s out of bound for the regular college goer.
Marriages were the only time I’d get a chance to wear precious jewelry, and I’d make the most of it; even for mine! ;) The routine of it going back into the locker followed, which was always a buzzkill. What’s the point of having jewelry which you can’t wear regularly, right?
I was a housewife at the time, and my daily chores included cooking and housework. I was looking for a change from the monotony when my friend told me about a jewelry making class. I started going when my son was in school.
My teacher taught me the basics with beads, and I practiced at home. It became my hobby, and was as good as meditation, if not better!
I remember going shopping one day, and I passed the Swarovski store, only to take a few steps back. On display was a stunning Graded Crystal necklace that was worth something in 5 figures, and is usually out of bounds for many people; it was for me too, and I walked away, reluctantly. I thought to myself about the sheer number of people that have gone through the same heart-crushing experience, and wanted to do something to change this. Click! That’s when I thought of making Swarovski the main medium of my jewelry. The start was tough, since the raw materials are considerably expensive, but there was no comparison between what I was churning out now, and before; also, the prices are a fraction of the cost. I called a few close friends to have a look, and the feedback that I got was so good, that I decided to start a label that goes by my name – Omena’s. I’ve never looked back since.
I have now added semi-precious stones, and Indian motifs to the lineup. Omena’s is now a label with multiple product categories, made with different materials, and caters to a much wider target audience.
USP
Each piece is hand-crafted by me
Customizable
High quality material used – Swarovski Crystal, Pearl, Semi-Precious Stones, and Indian Motifs
Challenges
Availability of raw material
Courier/transport across India/Globe
Best Sellers
Rani Haar – Gold Swarovski Pearl
Bracelets in Aurora Borealis Swarovski Crytal
Tassel Earrings in Lilac Swarovski Crystal
Anklets
Christmas Decorations
Temple Jewelry – Ganpati
Rakhees in Swarovski Crystal
Offering
Necklace sets
Earrings
Bracelets and Bangles
Finger rings
Temple Jewelry
Bar accessories such as Stirrers made with Borosil Glass embellished with Swarovski Crystal, and wine/bottle charms
Festive decorations
Banarasi Silk Stoles embellished with Swarovski Crystal
Anklets and Foot Jewelry
Cotton-Silk Cellphone Pouches
Nepalese Jewelry
Exciting Experiences/Proud Moments
We got the biggest adrenaline rush when asked to supply to The Lotus House at Terminal 2, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.
Wedding favors supplied (Stirrer Sets) for a destination wedding in Goa.
You can get in touch, at: omenasjewellery@gmail.com
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