The HATO studio interior — sculpted terracotta wall, brass vitrines and a lit staircase

The House of HATO

We transcend the ordinary to curate experiences of rarefied elegance and enduring legacy. Our creations are not merely jewellery — they are emblems of your story.

Our story

Crafted for the moment

At HATO, every ring begins with you — your story, your meaning, your moment.

HATO – The Ring Studio was born from a simple belief: a ring should feel deeply personal. It isn’t just jewellery — it’s a moment captured, a story held in place, a promise made visible. Every piece begins with the individual behind it, not the design.

Our studio sits at the intersection of artistry and precision. Each ring is thoughtfully sculpted, from the curve of a band to the angle of a claw. We study how a ring sits, moves and lives on the hand — because a piece worn every day deserves intention in every millimetre.

We work exclusively with natural diamonds — stones shaped over billions of years, carrying a history that cannot be replicated. Their rarity, depth and quiet character elevate a ring from an accessory to an heirloom. You bring the story; we help you wear it.

Why HATO

Three promises, kept

Natural diamond selection

We hand-select each natural diamond for its character, fire and story. No two stones are ever alike — and that individuality becomes the heart of your ring.

Made to last generations

Proportions are refined until they feel natural in everyday wear — secure, balanced and beautifully comfortable, built to travel through time.

Designed for real life

Your story doesn’t end today, and neither should your jewellery. We craft pieces that become heirlooms, rooted in authenticity.

The founders

Mastery and intuition, shared

Lalith Saklecha, founder of HATO
Lalith SaklechaFounder
Sharmila Saklecha, co-founder of HATO
Sharmila SaklechaCo-founder

At HATO, the vision of Lalith and Sharmila Saklecha unites mastery and intuition in a shared pursuit of purity, precision and meaning — a quiet, elevated expression of luxury where restraint becomes language, and every ring is composed to embody significance, evoke emotion and endure beyond time.

“Luxury today is moving away from excess toward intention.”

Lalith Saklecha, Founder — at the studio’s launch

The journey

One category, absolute clarity

A family rooted in diamonds chose to do one thing — rings — and do it with depth. Bengaluru is where that idea opened its doors.

The legacy

A multigenerational diamond family

Decades of diamond expertise behind a design-first house.

January 2026

The flagship opens in Indiranagar

India’s first luxury space dedicated exclusively to rings — soft curves, burnt orange, beige and ivory.

Today

Over 3,000 ring designs

Bridal, ceremonial and everyday rings, all in natural diamonds and precious metals.

Next

Key Indian cities, then the world

Taking Indian craft, precision and design-led thinking further — one studio at a time.

In the press

At the launch

Provoke Lifestyle · January 2026

India’s first ring-dedicated luxury studio

The launch of HATO’s Indiranagar flagship — a studio that commits to a single category and places rings at the emotional core of the brand.

Read the article
“The studio feels more like a sanctuary than a boutique.”
Milana NagarajActor & producer
“HATO’s decision to focus entirely on rings is bold.”
Dr. Chetan Kumar MehtaNational President, IBJA
Visit the house

Come and slow down.

A calm, intentional space — and time set aside just for you.