Poonam Soni and Nawaz Modi Singhania reunite to launch the ‘Brace-Watch,’ a new jewel-meets-art innovation

Mumbai-based jewellery designer Poonam Soni and artist Nawaz Modi Singhania reunite to unveil a striking new piece of wearable art: the Brace-Watch -- a bracelet created like a timepiece, framed with miniature paintings and elevated through high-jewellery detailing.

The collaboration rekindles a creative bond that began over a decade ago. In 2011, Soni and Singhania introduced S2, a series of sculptural cuffs featuring galloping horses and leopards that became statement icons. Today, they present a fresh artistic narrative: vivid hand-painted discs portraying tigers, jaguars, and other majestic big cats, encircled by tightly stacked monochromatic baguette-cut stones in rubies, emeralds, and cobalt blues.

“I design visual works of art in jewels,” says Soni. “This bracelet brings a vibrant burst of colours with its closely stacked baguettes embracing Nawaz’s exquisite miniature. The Brace-Watch is more than jewellery -- it is emotion captured through colour, craftsmanship, and movement.”

The trademarked Brace-Watch marks a pivotal shift for Soni. For the first time, she steps beyond exclusively one-of-a-kind heirlooms to create a collectible piece intended for a broader community of art and design lovers. Each bracelet is a visual symphony: layers of hand-selected stones arranged over eight months to achieve a dense, opaque richness balanced with luminous sheen. Rendered in powerful monochrome palettes of red, green, and cobalt, every piece is instantly identifiable as a Poonam Soni signature -- bold, emotive, and sculpturally modern.

For Singhania, the collaboration is a joyful creative exchange. “I love creating the mini artworks I do for Poonam,” she says. “She brings them to greater life with her exquisite jewels and design sensibilities. The final piece is an arresting fusion of both our passions.”

For 36 years, Poonam Soni has reshaped Indian luxury, redefining jewellery as art rather than mere adornment or investment. Her appointment-only bespoke studio, founded in 1989, was a first-of-its-kind in India and helped establish an entirely new design language. In 1992, she became the first Indian jeweller invited by Harrods London, cementing her global presence.

Her acclaimed portfolio spans landmark collections such as Gaudi Revived, Monochromes, and collaborative lines with artistic icons including Laxman Shreshtha and Nawaz Modi Singhania. Her pieces have appeared in prestigious auctions, including Prince Alberto II of Monaco’s Eco Art initiative. 

Today, the brand remains one of India’s most respected design houses, defined by its innovation, craftsmanship, and independent creative spirit. With Poonam’s daughter Kriti Soni joining as the next-generation creative force, the legacy continues to evolve toward a lasting institutional heritage.