Gemologist & Artistic Director

Serena Khemlani’s early years were enriched by her upbringing in West Africa and the enchanting Caribbean Island of St. Maarten. Coming from a lineage of jewelers spanning three generations, she inherited a treasure trove of creative and artisanal knowledge from both her maternal and paternal grandfathers. Her formative years were steeped in the world of jewelry and gemstones, and her childhood was marked by travels to Africa, India, and exotic parts of Asia—experiences that continue to inspire her designs today.

In 2002, alongside her watch veteran husband, Serena co-founded VOILA, Revolutions in Time, a boutique watch brand that crafts wrist-art with cultural and aesthetic ties to Asia. Over the years, bespoke VOILA collections have featured the finest South Sea pearls, diamonds, and gemstones. It was a natural progression for Serena to reignite her passion for jewelry and launch her premier VOILA jewelry collection in 2017. Drawing inspiration from her grandfather CP Mahtani’s bespoke jewels and VOILA’s unique timepieces, Serena’s jewelry collections are a harmonious blend of nature and culture, with gemstones sourced during her travels.

Her designs are one-of-a-kind and artistically crafted to possess a timeless appeal, perfectly complementing a VOILA watch.

For more insights, visit her blog: Simply_Serene