Hong Kong, April 1 -- The Museum of Meenakari Heritage (MoMH) in Jaipur is a repository of the antique technique of enamelling captured via its history in the world of jewellery. This private museum is conceptualised by jewellery maverick, Sunita Shekhawat and curated by noted art and jewellery historian, Dr Usha R Balakrishnan. Our visit to the Shekhawati haveli for a guided tour of the museum and the new Sunita Shekhawat by-appointment boutique was a lesson in understanding the rich culture of Jaipur and how it nurtures the arts.

As the Gemstone Capital of India, Jaipur is brimming with legacy jewellers, manufacturers and avant-garde designers. In this midst, what makes a brand stand out? The answer, we learnt, is to go beyond the ordi...