Four years after their wedding in 2022, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and actor-singer Shibani Akhtar continue to keep their personal life largely private, occasionally offering glimpses into their relationship through interviews and public appearances. In a recent interaction, Shibani spoke about her evolving relationship with jewellery, linking it closely to personal milestones, memories and the emotional value attached to certain pieces—particularly those associated with her marriage.

On the one piece that defines it all, Shibani doesn’t hesitate to call her wedding ring her ultimate statement. “My wedding ring is probably the biggest flex. I also think that when you buy, collect or gift jewelry, there is so much story to it… so much sentimental value, so much feeling attached. Whether you are making a purchase yourself or it has been gifted—my wedding ring, it doesn’t get more special than that. So it is definitely one of the most sacred pieces in my collection,” she shares.

When it comes to meaningful gifts, it’s the thought and uniqueness behind them that truly stand out for her. “Farhan actually bought me a really beautiful watch—a vintage watch. It is a piece of jewelry in itself and that I absolutely love. I think it is special because it is so unique and out of the box in terms of the kind of gift that he hunted for it. So that’s special.”

Shibani said this as she arrived for the launch of Irasva's lab-grown diamond collection Issho. She said, “We’ve managed to create a collection that’s so wearable—you don’t need to save it for a special occasion. And that’s really the call right now: to be able to enjoy your jewellery every day. I think most of us have so much jewellery that we reserve for weddings or big occasions, but to have pieces you can just pick up and wear—whether it’s for work or dinner—that’s really special.

I feel the entire lab-grown diamond industry has paved the way in every possible sense. It’s about opening doors for people who may not know much about it but are curious and want to explore. At the end of the day, it’s simply about enjoying your jewellery—whether it’s mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, or precious stones. It’s all about wearing and celebrating what you love.”