Dare to tread a different path this festive season? We give you five ways to add zing to your jewellery for that sought-after fusion look
When it comes to festivities and celebrations, this season wins hands down as being the most exciting time of the year. While Raksha Bandhan had flagged off the festivities, the season is far from over. With Navratri, Dussera and Diwali around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities to spice up your look, and experiment a little…or a lot…with your jewellery. Go ahead, be different!
Step out of the ‘tradition’ mould
Traditionally speaking, jadau jewellery, jhumkas, kadas and chaandbalis set in yellow gold have dominated the festive scene for decades. But if you are looking to achieve a distinct edge over others, look beyond the obvious. Embellishing elements such as pearls, diamonds and Swarovski crystals have lately been used cleverly to impart an elegant touch to basic metals and textures. The resplendence of Swarovski crystals can be enhanced by pairing them with a dark-coloured outfit.
jazz up, do you ‘ear’?
The festive season is not an occasion to be modest. So be fearless and go all out with your jewellery, especially earrings. It is true that after a scrutiny of the neck piece, the earrings are next to grab eyeballs. Ditch the dainty studs in favour of the long, dangling ones. Wide earrings suit tall, slender women but if subtlety is your style, go
for long but thin earrings.
Cuff by Anmol Jewellers in 18K gold with emeralds, drop diamonds, princess-cut diamonds and round diamonds
shape-shifting
While circular motifs lend themselves to most elements such as pearls and beads, try experimenting with asymmetric geometric shapes to create a dramatic impact. Triangular pieces are safe but you got to have courage to pull off other edgy shapes. Whatever you do, steer clear of costume jewellery, which may seem tempting for their geometric variations.
focus on class
Festive times call for heavy-duty celebrations so go ahead and indulge in heavy, chunky jewellery. But keep it classy and well synced with the rest of your outfit. There’s no simple formula to achieve the perfect fusion look but a few ‘classy’ tips can help you get there as flawlessly as possible.
layered look
If you have to go the traditional way, you can still get away with it by merging different pieces to get a singular and unique look. Layering jewellery pieces can seem daunting and is prone to disasters, but the trick is to combine jewellery that belong to a similar style. Look for jewellery that has detachable parts so that you mix and match and get more bang for your buck! Finally, don’t forget to have fun with your jewellry.
Combining different jewellery pieces together
Bridal choker in emerald diamond and uncut diamonds by Ghanasingh Be True
Royal rani haar in uncut diamonds 134 cts Zambian emerald and 310 cts Cabachon emerald by Ghanasingh Be True
Rani haar and bridal choker layered together
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