Pepito Albert, the renowned designer has diversified into designing and creating his own line of jewellery and accessories. The collection bears a unique name – XVIA3 (pronounced 16-A-3), and will be launched internationally in Spring/Summer 2010.

The jewellery line is targeted at women, and is crafted in sterling silver, pure gold and semiprecious stones, reports say. It is inspired by ethnic and tribal jewellery and costumes. Some accessories are created with crocodile, python or lizard skins.