Time to sparkle: A festival style guide from jewellery designers

Jewellery designers offer a style guide on mixing Meenakari with metallics, and brooches with blazers

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Falguni Mehta, known for her jadau work, is all for embracing colour, contrast, and wearability. Navratna-inspired necklaces, vibrant gemstones, and layering are in

Asmita Aggarwal

8 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

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Modern heirlooms

Delicate tennis chokers, ear climbers, and pastel Meenakari enamel backs offer minimalist drama, says Tarang Arora, CEO of Amrapali Jewels. For Durga Puja, he suggests shakha-pola-inspired enamel bangles with linen saris or dhotis. For Ganesh Chaturthi, go for layered gemstone necklaces or modular chokers with temple motifs, or earrings with a modern bustier, blazer, or embroidered blouse. Dussehra styling leans vintage — temple jewels and kamarbandhs meet layered separates. Diwali calls for opulence with a twist: bold chandbalis with stacked cuffs over an artfully draped sari.

Styling tips

> Lehengas: Karan phool and jhumkas

> Structured blazers:

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