Sri Lanka’s First Celebrity Jewellery Line - ‘Otara’ Unveiled in Colombo

20th December 2009, sundaytimes.lk

Sri Lanka’s first celebrity jewellery line, ‘Otara’ was unveiled at Colombo Jewellery Stores last Sunday. Developed in partnership between Otara Gunewardena and CJS, the Otara-inspired design collections featured chic, contemporary and exotic jewellery using an extraordinary mix of coloured gems and diamonds all set in white gold.

The three collections named Kaleidoscope, Paradise and Cocktail use combinations of coloured sapphire, amethysts, citrines, green garnets, kyanite and black diamonds with the ‘O’ being used in all the designs.

Akram Cassim, CEO of Colombo Jewellery Stores, commenting on the idea of creating an ‘Otara’ jewellery collection said, “Otara has been a great source of influence and inspiration to the fashion conscious people in Sri Lanka.

She has also played a pivotal role in introducing the latest fashion trends. These collections represent the essence of success she has created for her name.”

Sharing her thoughts about the ‘Otara’ range, Otara said the creation of these collections had been an exciting experience.

“I was honoured when Akram asked me to partner in launching this brand and I look forward to creating more collections and developing the brand both locally and internationally.”

Colombo Jewellery Stores founded in 1922, located at No 1, Alfred House Gardens, Colombo 3, Crescat Boulevard, Galle Face Hotel & Odel, are also the official agents for TAG Heuer, Fendi and Dior watches.