“Eclecticism is the word. Like a jazz musician who creates his own style out of the traditions of the past.” — Ralph Ellison

It is often said that eclecticism is when one thing doesn’t go with another, and that one thing has a touch of everything. Introducing the Eclectic Collection – Autograph Edition by C. Krishniah Chetty: a tribute to brilliance, rarity, and bold artistry. A mix-n-match done with the kind of pedantic precision and thoughtful expression that creates beauty through abstraction.

The collection brings together high jewellery creations that redefine craftsmanship; these are one-of-a-kind pieces shaped by daring design, unexpected forms, and uncompromising artistry. For connoisseurs who seek the extraordinary, these jewels reflect individuality while honouring C. Krishniah Chetty’s 155-year legacy of elegance and innovation. Sculptural and dramatic, each piece holds a presence that is entirely its own.

Sculpted in Craft & Character

Within the Eclectic Collection, the Rythme Collection unfolds as a study in colour, geometry, and movement. Inspired by Robert Delaunay’s iconic Rythme series, it draws from modernist abstraction to translate the language of painting into wearable art.

Geometric forms such as triangles, circles, and arcs, interlock in compositions that carry a sense of rhythm and flow. A vivid enamel palette of crimson, sunflower yellow, emerald, cobalt, and royal purple brings depth and energy to each piece, while accents of white stones and pearls are interspersed throughout, adding moments of light and balance.

Each design is composed with care, allowing bold elements to come together with restraint. The result is a collection that feels expressive yet luxe, where colour, form, and craftsmanship exist in quiet harmony.

Here’s a closer look at a selection of jewels fromC. Krishniah Chetty’s Eclectic Collection.

Crafted in 18kt gold, these architectural ear studs from the Eclectic Collection bring together bold geometry and layered contrast. A mosaic of pavé-set black diamonds is framed by shimmering white diamonds, drawing focus towards a structured ruby inlay at the centre. Graphic yet refined, the design carries a strong sense of form, created for moments where jewellery becomes the defining element of an ensemble.

Crafted in 18kt gold, this choker from the Eclectic Collection brings together structure and fluidity through a cascading arrangement of baguette and round-cut diamonds. Its geometric silhouette sits close to the neckline, while vivid ruby drops introduce contrast, colour, and movement. Architectural in composition yet effortless in presence, it lends itself naturally to evenings that call for a bold focal point.

Crafted in 18kt gold, this feather-inspired brooch from the Eclectic Collection unfolds through fluid lines of brilliant diamonds and vivid ruby accents. The composition tapers into a striking emerald drop, adding depth and contrast to its sculptural form. Graceful yet distinctive, it lends itself as both an ornamental accent and a statement in its own right.

Crafted in 18kt gold, this diamond necklace brings together ruby, tanzanite, emerald, and malachite in a richly layered silhouette of colour and form. The pear-shaped pendant ends in delicate cultured pearl tassels, creating movement with every swirl. Distinct and colourful, it carries the expressive spirit of the Eclectic Collection with quiet confidence.

Not everything is meant to match or feel expected. Some jewels will stand apart in how they are worn. The art and abstraction of the jewel is the star of the show, the unexpected guest that graces the look. All the pieces from the Eclectic Collection by C. Krishniah Chetty are built on that idea. The collection brings together a range of high jewellery creations that do not follow a single narrative, but instead reflect different expressions of design, material, and craft.

Rooted in a legacy that has always evolved with time, the collection brings the quintessential principles of eclectism to jewellery design. A conceptual approach that combines diverse art forms to create a thing of beauty, far far away from the rigid paradigm of conventional jewellery design.

The Eclectic Collection is yours to discover at all C. Krshiniah Chetty showrooms across Bengaluru or on the website at www.ckcjewellers.com