The right drape in the most exquisite colour or the figure-hugging churidar with the most breathtaking embroidery can make quite a hot style statement, provided it is teemed with the right accessory. Jewellery is one of the most important aspects to complement your entire get-up, especially when you are donning Indian outfits. It is that one factor that can make or break your couture. So the next time you are reaching out to that side of the closet stacked with Indian apparel, make sure that you have the right set of baubles, which are properly co-ordinated with what you’re wearing.

What’s in…
Gone are the days when that unique piece of jewellery was synonymous with diamonds. Coloured stones are the latest rage and look really beautiful when adorned with fancy Indian outfits. Among stones, in vogue are turquoise (blue), topaz (yellow), tourmaline (pink), zircon (white), rubies (red) and emerald (green).

In terms of settings, ‘modern’ is the latest word in fashion. However, traditional gold, antique Victorian and Baroque settings are also equally in demand, depending on the outfits worn. The Victorian setting jewellery usually comes with a silver base that is gold-plated with semi-precious stones.

While to dress up your finger, cocktail rings are a must-have, in earrings, chandeliers still seem to top the chart, showing no diminishing popularity. Bracelets in filigree work and endowed with semi-precious stones also make excellent options to wear around the wrist. For complementing Indian outfits in specific, a jadau set is absolutely necessary to own!

Haute Couture…
When it comes to Indian wear, each set of jewellery has very specific roles to play. As mentioned before, when it comes to accessorising Indian clothes, a jadau can actually make an outfit. Chokers are also popular when you’re wearing an embellished sari or lehenga.

Sari
When wearing a sari, there’s nothing better than a jadau that is uncut in terms of the stones used. A jadau set can easily enhance the drape and give you a complete and ornate look. For the fingers, go for a cocktail ring with stones that are co-ordinated to the colour of the sari. In case the sari is way too embellished with sequins etc, just wear chandelier earrings which could be in Victorian setting or it could even be drops of random coloured stones. And if it’s a very traditional sari like a Kanjeeverum, don a jadau set like a choker and earrings to match the same.

Lehengas
When you’re wearing a lehenga, especially on occasions like weddings etc, make sure that your ear and neck are not bare. Women must wear earrings and a necklace or a necklace with small earrings. However, you can go for heavy earrings without anything on the neck. But you can never keep your ears empty, even if your neckwear is ostentatious. In terms of bangles, it’s no longer the day and age of flaunting 30 or 40 bangles on each hand. Instead, go for a couple of bracelets with links. It need not be of any formal structure if you have colour-co-ordinates.

Kurta with salwar or churidar
Today, this is the most common Indian outfit for simply two reasons. It is easy to wear and it’s completely comfortable. How you wear jewellery with the kurta depends on how you are carrying the dupatta. In case you prefer to take the dupatta round the neck, just go for earrings. Earrings that complement Indian outfits best range from chandeliers, latkans, jhumkas, balis and the circular hoops with hangings. Also, it must be kept in mind that more than neck-wear, it is earrings that are ruling roost this season.

Casual Indian wear
For casual Indian wear, one can go for the same kind of jewellery. However, you’ll need to tone it down. Don’t go for huge earrings. Instead, go for smaller ones. For instance, in place of a choker, go for a necklace with a pendant. And the pendant you wear could make a style statement in itself. Earlier, there was an impression that jewellery is all about diamonds and gold. But that does not hold true anymore. Make sure that when you buy any kind of jewellery, it should suit your face and the outfit.

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