About Kanakya Jewels
Not just jewelry. A statement. A shift. A symbol of power in every piece.
At Kanakya Jewels, we believe elegance is a form of strength and strength deserves to shine.
Born from the Sanskrit word “Kanak” (meaning gold), Kanakya was created for the woman who leads with purpose, owns her narrative, and redefines what power looks like. She moves through boardrooms, builds dreams, breaks glass ceilings and does it all with grace.
Our collections are thoughtfully designed to reflect her journey: Minimal yet striking, Lightweight yet impactful. Traditional in spirit, modern in form. Each piece is made to complement the rhythm of the working woman whether she’s making decisions in a meeting, speaking on a global stage, or simply showing up for herself.
We don’t believe in saving jewelry “for occasions.”
We believe every day is an occasion to own your elegance.
Why Kanakya?
Designed for business, creative & corporate women. Made to be styled from desk to dinner. Lightweight & handcrafted in gold and silver tones. Meant to be worn often, with confidence
Our Philosophy
Jewelry isn’t meant to complete you. It’s meant to reflect you. Kanakya is more than adornment. It’s a quiet rebellion. A return to self. A celebration of ambition, softness, fire, and flow all in one.
Founder’s Note
From the Desk to the Dream.
When I created Kanakya Jewels, I wasn’t just designing jewelry I was crafting a space for women like us. Women who move through boardrooms and brainstorms, who juggle ambition and artistry, who know that soft doesn’t mean weak, and that elegance is its own kind of strength.
I’ve spent years in corporate spaces understanding what confidence looks like when it’s quiet, what power feels like when it isn’t performative. I realized that for many women, jewelry isn’t just an accessory it’s a symbol. Of identity. Of arrival. Of choosing to show up as themselves, unapologetically.
Kanakya was born to celebrate that woman not by asking her to conform, but by giving her more ways to express. Each piece is designed to be effortless yet intentional. Subtle yet impactful.
For the early riser prepping for a pitch. For the team leader who wears both empathy and eyeliner. For the woman who doesn’t need permission to wear pearls with a pantsuit.
Kanakya is for her.
— Kanchan Kukreti
Founder, Kanakya Jewels
Brand Story: The Spark Behind Kanakya
More than gold. More than silver. More than stereotypes. At the heart of Kanakya lies a simple truth: women shouldn't have to choose between looking powerful and feeling feminine.
Born from the Sanskrit word “Kanak” (gold) and inspired by the understated strength of modern women, Kanakya Jewels is a celebration of contrast of heritage and modernity, of subtlety and sparkle, of softness and success.
We design pieces that move as effortlessly as the women who wear them. From minimalist rings that make a statement in silence, to bold earrings that say, "I’ve arrived," every creation is made to blend with your journey not define it.
Kanakya isn’t just a jewelry brand.
It’s a mindset. It’s a quiet rebellion against what jewelry is supposed to be and a bold step toward what it can be for today’s woman.
Because true elegance doesn’t shout. It simply shows up.