Aripta’s love of jewels began at a very young age. Born into a family of jewelers, she notes, “One of my earliest memories is being fascinated by the color of certain gemstones, the way light changes their appearance.” Surrounded by beautiful jewelry as a child, she always knew that she would one day design her own collection. She infuses into her creations a deep passion for precious materials, and a profound understanding of the nuances of the human form and how her jewelry will be worn. From cascading earrings to intricately detailed rings to perfectly articulated necklaces that enhance a woman’s décolletage, Aripta’s elegantly bold jewelry is as multi-faceted as the women it adorns.

Vibrantly colored gemstones take center-stage in many of Sutra’s collections. Aripta’s intimate knowledge of gemstones is evident in the many ways she deftly identifies the subtle characteristics of the hand-selected gemstones with which she works, complementing the unique internal fire of opals with surrounding rubies, or combining perfectly matched gems in striking, monochromatic statement pieces. Diamonds and precious metals are also core aesthetic elements of the brand, with perfectly set diamond pavé creating a canvas for pops of color, or playfully juxtaposed with the warm hue of 18k yellow gold.

For the first time, Sutra won a COUTURE Design Award in the Best in Diamonds above $20,000 category at our 2021 event with their entry of a stunning, flexible diamond bracelet. In the piece, large, brilliant white diamonds dangle from symmetrical, graduating diamond pavé arcs, creating a luminous yet airy effect. The high level of technical acumen evident in its fabrication was noted by the judges, who are asked to consider innovation and quality of craftsmanship along with the beauty of the pieces entered. From the stage, Divyanshu humbly accepted the award on behalf of his wife, and intimated that the brand will strive for many more COUTURE Design Award wins in the future.