Zoya celebrates a legacy of designing and crafting timeless masterpieces for over a decade Zoya, the exquisite diamond boutique from the House of Tata, celebrates a decadeof illustrious artistry with rare masterpieces in diamond, gold and precious stones By: Diamond World News Service
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La Duna Rosa from Espana Collection by Zoya - A TATA Product
With its heart rooted in India and a discerning eye on the world, Zoya has redefined the way fine jewellery is designed and experienced in India. Every singular creationpresented by Zoyais a unique celebration of design, style and craftsmanship, bothiconic and timeless.
Inspired Designs: The muse for Zoya’s exquisite designs has always been the Zoya woman, a modern sophisticate who is aesthetically astute, globally aware and well-travelled. It stands to reason that her eye for design and craftsmanship can only be serviced b
08 march 2021
22 february 2021 Lately, the Indian diamond industry, on the whole, had been reeling with the effects of the implementation of GST and demonetization with several diamond polishers losing their jobs. The Indian diamond trade has asked the Government for an amendment in taxation provisions to allow the sale of rough diamonds in the Special Notified Zone (SNZ) in Mumbai; and exemption of two-per cent equalization levy on rough diamond sales. According to industry members, miners could pay a ‘turnover tax’ not exceeding 0.16%, which is the prevailing rate in Belgium. Labourers are also demanding implementation of labour laws and Factory Acts in the diamond factories, claiming that around 10 polishers across the state had committed suicide in the last few months due to joblessness.
Tell us about your latest collection.
I started work on La Selva at the beginning of 2020. When Los Angeles first shut down, I felt deprived of nature and spent my days daydreaming about the jungle, which is how flora and fauna came to inspire this collection.
What’s your favourite flower?
The lady’s slipper orchid. I grew up in Massachusetts, where they don’t grow too often, so my mom and I would hunt for them on walks behind our house. When I was little, finding one felt like pure magic.
How has Covid-19 impacted you?
I throw myself into my work when I’m stressed, so I’ve actually been quite productive.
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Blue Leaf Takeaway will relocate to the former Vizes City Newsagency at 85 East St in Rockhampton’s CBD.
Owners Josh and Mary Anne Ahlstrand had to find new premises after the closure of the Kern Arcade on January 31.
Another arcade business, Scoffins Clocks and Watches, is setting up next door at 87 East St.
The Ahlstrands signed the lease on Wednesday morning, writing in a Facebook post that “the new landlords have been extremely understanding of our circumstances”.
They are now waiting on licensing approval from Rockhampton Regional Council.
Ms Ahlstrand said there was plenty of work to be done but she was hopeful they would be open by early March.
Scoffins Clocks and Watches will operate at 87 East St in Rockhampton’s CBD.
Mr Scoffin had to find a new location with the closure of the Kern Arcade, where the business had operated for the past 18 years.
He then decided on the East St property, which has been vacant for about five years and previously housed a cash loan agency. Scoffins Clocks and Watches has moved to 87 East St, between D’s Fine Jewellery and Accessories and what was Vizes City Newsagency.
The shop is several doors up from the Oxford Hotel, between D’s Fine Jewellery and Accessories and what was Vizes City Newsagency.