Hindu mythology reveres the Navratna, nine gems linked to celestial bodies. Each gem, from ruby (Sun) to cat's eye (Ketu), balances energies and influences specific aspects of life, like prosperity, ...

"Is that meenakari (enamel work)?" Christian Louboutin asks, pointing to my necklace, as we meet on a video call for an interview. “Do you wear it both sides," comes the French designer’s next ...