Festive jewellery: A study in sparkle and splendour

Let’s step out of the ordinary for a bit. This year, celebrate tradition by venturing beyond it. Not everything has to be set in stone (unless its an emerald or diamond). Think: wearable art, collectables and creations where polki and pearls coexist. From sculptural gold to playful gemstones, these are the pieces that will make every festive look shine.

Here’s our next-gen jewellery edit, spotlighting contemporary silhouettes, statement-making designs and unexpected pairings: 

Nia Studio Madhumool Necklace, ₹7,499

Sculptural festive jewellery’s got to be our favourite genre, and this 24k gold-plated pick does not disappoint in that department. Pair it with deep necklines or sweetheart blouses and let the sleek silhouette take care of the rest. Don’t miss the bee poised along the line of a stem—a gentle ode to the name—that makes for a dainty yet dramatic look.

Swashaa Stackable Rings, ₹550 onwards

Contemporary designs with an ethnic outreach? This collection runs the gamut. There’s the 14K gold-tone-plated ring with a band of delicate pearls and sparkling white stones. Next, the Nerella ring keeps things chic with an open wrap design and pointed ends.

For a smidge of colour, we’d suggest the Giselle Emerald, which lets soft glam do its thing. This time, don’t choose between your jewels, stack them up instead.

House of Yarané Rosé Breeze, Price on request

Pink sapphire earrings to pair with that rani pink ensemble? Sign us up. This floral-themed, champagne gold stunner, with its rose-cut diamond centre, is the undisputed pièce de résistance of any ethnic outfit.

Easily adorned with Western wear too, it's the kaleidoscopic pink facade that made us do a double take. Artisanal and every bit avant-garde, these earrings were born to shine.

Zen Diamond Bracelets, ₹170,020 onwards

Blue sapphires, the epitome of regal elegance, count as a classic for a reason. Set with a central rectangular blue sapphire and an ornate halo, flanked by diamond-paved shoulders, this treasured piece is perfect for evening galas and more.

And speaking of classics, the sparkling silver bracelet, composed of 18k white metal, will pair with every Pantone shade in your festive wardrobe. 

Sutra Brooches, ₹169,000 onwards

If minaudières have Judith Leiber, brooches have Sutra. Here, the jewellery is the art, be it the emerald-crusted sparrow brooch or the peacock brooch with ruby-set feathers. An anomaly in the design narrative, Sutra’s audacity is what makes it aesthetic, with an added artisanal charm.

Texturally and stylistically forward, whether you’re picking the gemstone-drenched kingfisher piece with orange undertones or the emerald bloom brooch with tourmaline, the dazzle will ensue.

Candere Gemstone Pendants, ₹30,952 onwards

There’s nothing more versatile than a gemstone pendant, and Candere gets it. You could go classic with the oval emerald-toned stone in a prong setting. Or, you could dare to differ and opt for the semi-floral ice blue gemstone sitting atop a polished 14k gold base. Either way, you’ve made the right choice.

Outhouse Trinity of Leopards Chandbali, ₹26,250

Leopards make for a striking motif in Indian jewellery. Like most of the iconic Outhouse pieces, this one too spotlights the spotted wildcat standing guard over a luminous prehnite stone, in the brand’s contemporary take on the chandbali. Adorned in pearls and finished in 22k rose gold, it revisits polki with that trademark Outhouse twist. 

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