A mother, daughter and their creative world
Queenie Singh, a jewellery designer, a beauty brand owner and a podcaster. Her daughter Tiara Dhody has just started her line of jewellery, is she all set to showcase at the London Fashion Weeke. But this is more than a narrative about their professional accomplishments. This is a saga of a modern day family, navigating multifold challenges in their respective lives. They talk about their deep bond that has transcended highs and lows. Excerpts from an interview with Nayare Ali.
Jewels, beauty and balance, is Queenie’s mantra
Q: You’re a designer, a beauty brand owner, a podcaster, besides being a wife and mother to three kids. How do you manage?
Queenie: I take some things as my responsibility and some as my passion. I wake up early and have control of the day. I’m in London now and have been up for a few hours. I wake up at 5 AM and focus on my India business by looking at multiple group chats.
Post that, I take a nap for around 45 minutes. After 3 PM, I spend time with my little daughter and husband. I also chat with my older kids, who are based in Mumbai, every morning to figure out their plans. In fact, I visit Mumbai every month and stay for a week to meet them.
Q: What made you venture into three different mediums—jewellery, beauty, and podcasts?
Queenie: Jewellery designing has always been a passion for me. I used to design my own jewellery since my modelling days. I have been in the jewellery business for 21 years. My brand specializes in affordable statement pieces, and my collection is sold all over the world.
Again, as a model, the beauty space was an integral part of my life. I have been following a diligent skincare routine since my 20s. But it was during Covid that I decided to team up with dermatologist Dr. Dinyar Boxwalla to create our range of beauty products, BiE, which specializes in clean beauty.
Podcasts were an extension of my writing experiences.
Q: The experience of raising two adult children and one small child as an older mum?
Queenie: It is not challenging at all; I find it quite therapeutic to raise a little girl. With the older kids, the love has obviously evolved tremendously.
The first thing when I wake up is to check for my daughter’s calls or messages and see if there is a missed call due to the time difference of living in London.
Q: You have weathered many personal storms with dignity.
Queenie: You have to believe in the person you are and focus on your own life. I was cognizant of the chaos around me, and I had to cut that out.
If I was led by what people said around me, I would not be able to get a grip on my life. I come from a family where my father was hands-on with me, and the grounding was super.
Q: You are a role model for older women who are hesitant to get remarried or have a child once they cross their mid-40s.
Queenie: I don’t care about the world, but I do care about my reputation. Your business can only grow with credibility. I saw a lot of sisterhood and support.
As for marriage, it is great to have a husband who keeps you grounded and is supportive. This makes you feel more powerful. You have to abide by marriage rules, and you must respect them.
There is more to marriage than just passion and love. There will always be hurdles but you pass them.
Tiara Carries Forward Her Mum’s Legacy
Launching Her Own Jewellery Brand at London Fashion Week
Q: You are participating in London Fashion Week. What collection are you showcasing?
Tiara: London Fashion Week is all about pushing boundaries, and Treasures by Tiara is here to do just that! The preparation is intense—sketches, prototypes, sleepless nights, and more coffee than I care to admit. But the excitement outweighs everything.
This season, I’m bringing a collection that fuses old-world charm with bold modernity—think vintage craftsmanship reimagined in striking, contemporary designs. It’s timeless elegance with an unexpected twist!
Q: How did you get into jewellery designing?
Tiara: Jewellery is more than just ornamentation—it’s art, emotion, and power wrapped into one. Growing up around my mother’s exquisite taste definitely refined my eye, but my journey into designing was deeply personal.
I wanted to create pieces that weren’t just beautiful but also bold—jewellery that spoke to individuality rather than just trends. My mother’s influence was undeniable, but she never imposed it; she simply led by example.
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with your mother?
Tiara: Oh, it’s a mix of magic and mayhem!
The biggest advantage? A lifetime of wisdom at arm’s length. My mother has an instinct for luxury and business that is simply unparalleled.
The disadvantage? Let’s just say there’s no such thing as a ‘quick decision’—every detail gets dissected down to its DNA! But in the end, that’s what makes the outcome exceptional.
Q: You have a younger brother and a little sister. How different is your equation with your siblings?
Tiara: Completely different!
My brother and I have the classic ‘opposites-attract’ sibling dynamic—he’s the calm to my storm, the logic to my instinct.
My sister, on the other hand, is my mini tornado—full of energy, creativity, and just the right amount of mischief.
But at the end of the day, we’re a tight-knit trio, always having each other’s backs.
Q: You have been through challenging moments... what has your journey taught you?
Tiara: Resilience is a muscle, and life has a way of making sure you exercise it!
Every challenge has taught me to pivot, adapt, and come back stronger.
Jewellery design, like life, is about turning raw materials into something beautiful, and that’s exactly how I see my journey—taking the rough edges and refining them into something remarkable.