About

Hi, I'm Remi

I'm the founder of Outwitting The Stars, a second-generation Bangkok-based jeweler of Indian descent. I grew up around Buddhism, Hindu philosophy, Sanskrit, Sikh tradition and the many ways spiritual ideas become part of everyday life. My family follows the Sikh faith, and conversations about philosophy, ritual and meaning were normal dinner-table topics.

Where the name Outwitting The Stars comes from

My first curiosity about Vedic jewelry began with Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. In Chapter 16, “Outwitting the Stars,” Yogananda discusses the traditional astrological use of gemstones and metals. The idea that jewelry could carry personal meaning beyond decoration stayed with me for years and eventually inspired the name of this company.

New York City and a new appreciation for heritage

In 2010, I moved to New York City and lived with my brother on the Lower East Side while we attended New York University. Walking through the city every day deepened my love of art, history and the meeting of cultures. It also gave me a new lens through which to appreciate the Indian heritage I had grown up around.

Vedic astrology, gemstones and jewelry

In Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, particular gemstones and metals are traditionally associated with particular planets. A practitioner may recommend a stone only after considering an individual birth chart, planetary strengths, timing and the wider chart context. Outwitting The Stars approaches these ideas as part of a living astrological tradition, not as a medical or scientific guarantee.

That chart-first approach is central to what we do. Rather than treating a gemstone as a universal birthstone, we begin with the person, the chart and the intention behind the piece.

Metals, symbolism and Sikh tradition

Metals also hold an important place in many Indian traditions. As a Sikh, I have worn a karra since childhood. The steel or iron bangle is one of the five articles of faith in Sikhism and carries spiritual and ethical meaning. That personal relationship with metal as something symbolic—not merely decorative—has strongly influenced how I think about jewelry.

Gold, silver and copper in traditional practice

Across Indian traditions, metals such as gold, silver and copper have long been given symbolic and astrological associations. Their use in Jyotish jewelry depends on the recommended gemstone, the planetary association and the guidance of the astrologer. We translate those traditional recommendations into pieces intended to feel contemporary, refined and wearable.

How Vedic astrology differs from Western astrology

Vedic astrology generally uses the sidereal zodiac, while most modern Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac. The two systems also differ in technique and emphasis. Jyotish places particular importance on the Moon, planetary periods known as dashas, house rulership and timing. Because the systems calculate the zodiac differently, a person's sign placements can differ between Vedic and Western charts.

For a deeper comparison, read Vedic Astrology vs Western Astrology: What Is the Difference?

The birth of Outwitting The Stars

Outwitting The Stars was founded in 2026 to bring together two worlds: the traditional logic of Jyotish and the language of contemporary fine jewelry. I live in Bangkok and work across jewelry, wellness and creative projects, drawing on a life shaped by India, Thailand and the international cities I have called home.

Natural gemstones and considered craftsmanship

We work with natural gemstones and trusted suppliers and craftspeople in Thailand, India and Italy. For personalized Vedic commissions, gemstone and metal choices begin with the birth-chart recommendation and are then translated into a piece designed to be worn and loved as fine jewelry.

Start with a Vedic birth chart reading or explore a personalized Vedic jewelry commission.