Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Neha Dani is a bit of an anomaly in the jewelry world. At a time when technology has enabled makers to speed up processes and increase their production, Dani takes a deliberate approach. First, she makes a sketch, which is turned into a wax carving, and then she begins searching for the right stones — a process that can take years.
As a result, Dani only produces about 15 to 20 pieces annually. The singular quality of her work has made her one of the industry’s buzziest talents — and earned her the distinction of being the only contemporary jewelry designer whose work is carried by New York’s Macklowe Gallery.
“I was always intrigued with my mom’s jewelry box and was fascinated with the intricacies and minute details that go into jewelry making,” the Delhi-based Dani tells The Study, explaining the roots of her interest in design.
She went on to study and develop her craft at the Gemological Institute of America and the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, eventually starting her own line. In doing so, she defied cultural and familial pressures to eschew a career and concentrate on being a wife and mother, instead proving that she could get married and have a family while still pursuing her dream.
While Dani’s gender might have made her path more challenging, it also gives her an edge as a designer. “Being a woman, I can feel and understand femininity like the person who will wear my work,” she says. “It helps me in my expression of my designs, as my pieces are definitely bold yet quite feminine and delicate.”
Browse a growing collection of Neha Dani's jewelry on 1stDibs.
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Garnet, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Citrine, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Neha Dani Stud Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold