Reeth Saklecha is a Bangalore-based jewellery designer and entrepreneur who looks at jewellery as much more than simple decoration. Currently pursuing her Master's in Jewellery Design at the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), Reeth focuses on how a piece of jewellery can create a personal experience, spark an emotion, and tell an individual story.
Through her training at IIG and her own venture, HATO – Ring Studio, Reeth combines creative design with an interactive, customer-focused approach. Her work reflects a broader shift in the jewellery world toward custom pieces, personal meaning, and modern design.
"Jewellery is an experience—not just a product, but something that becomes part of a person's story."
— Reeth Saklecha
Professional Details
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Current Status: Postgraduate Student (Master's in Jewellery Design, IIG) & Founder, HATO – Ring Studio
- Education: Master's in Jewellery Design
- Institute: International Institute of Gemology (IIG)
- Year of Enrolment: 2025
- Featured Collection: Floral Elegance
- Core Focus: Experiential jewellery, contemporary design, brand building, and personalisation
Journey Into Jewellery
Reeth’s interest in jewellery started with a curiosity about how small, everyday objects can hold deep personal meaning. Wanting to turn that interest into a career, she joined the Master's program at the International Institute of Gemology (IIG).
Her time at IIG gave her the technical grounding and design practice needed to turn rough ideas into finished collections. The coursework at IIG encouraged her to see jewellery as an interactive medium—where visual design, bench craft, and real human feelings come together.
Reeth believes modern buyers want more than standard off-the-shelf luxury; they want pieces that actually mean something to them. Her approach centers on creating jewellery that marks specific moments, memories, or life milestones. Rather than making pieces just to follow short-lived trends, she focuses on how a design feels to the person wearing it every day.
Learning Through Industry Experience
Reeth took her classroom learning straight into the real world by founding her own brand, HATO – Ring Studio. Built on the idea that "jewellery is an experience," HATO gives her daily, hands-on practice in both design and business operations.
Running her own business lets her test custom design setups, talk directly with clients, and manage her own branding. This daily work helps her see how personal storytelling, clean design, and good customer service work together in the real market.
Design Project
Reeth’s featured piece, Floral Elegance, shows her ability to turn shapes from nature into a bold statement necklace.
Created alongside her studies at the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), the necklace takes cues from the movement of blooming flowers. It pairs a bright pink rose, flowing purple petals, and a dark centre bloom to show different sides of a person's character—grace, creativity, and inner strength.
Key details of the Floral Elegance piece include:
- Blue Enamel Vines: Woven through the flowers to add a smooth, natural flow.
- Color Contrast: Mixing soft pinks and purples with a dark centre flower for a modern look.
- Cascading Gemstone Drops: Pear-shaped stones that catch light and move easily with the wearer.
Design Philosophy
Reeth’s design work is guided by everyday experiences, individuality, and personal storytelling. She designs pieces to be worn as personal symbols rather than just formal accessories for special occasions.
Her approach focuses on:
- Interactive and experience-led design
- Modern takes on classic natural shapes
- Personal meaning and marking milestones
- Balanced, fluid lines that sit comfortably on the body
- Bright colour choices using enamel and coloured stones
Industry Exposure
Reeth’s background blends formal postgraduate training at IIG with real-world business experience:
- Postgraduate Degree at IIG: Master's in Jewellery Design (Class of 2025).
- Brand Founder: Owner and designer at HATO – Ring Studio.
- Custom Design Practice: Direct experience working with clients on personalised ring designs.
- Statement Work: Creator of concept pieces like Floral Elegance.
Key Capabilities
- Experiential & Interactive Jewellery Design
- Concept Planning & Visual Storytelling
- Brand Building & Studio Operations
- Enamel & Gemstone Colour Planning
- Modern Form & Silhouette Design
- Client Consultations & Custom Work
Call To Action
Reeth Saklecha belongs to a fresh wave of young design entrepreneurs who put real customer connection at the centre of their work. Her profile combines solid design training from the International Institute of Gemology (IIG) with active business experience.
For design collaborations, brand projects, or portfolio requests, contact her directly:
Reeth Saklecha
Jewellery Designer | Founder, HATO – Ring Studio
Location: Bangalore, India
