Buy some Indian jewellery for any outfit.

The malls and the many retails stores are geared up for luring its customers with tempting discounts, especially when it comes to jewellery. And why not? Remember that along with your outfit, it is the jewellery that makes a statement. Parties or Indian weddings, we’ve seen that with sets, standalone pieces also form a big part of it and so it become imperative to ensure that your baubles are chosen well. Says corporate executive Preeti Anwesha from Malad, who recently tied the knot at her own home, “For me, the plan to get married fell into place quite suddenly and though the function was at home, I definitely wanted to look my best.

My stylist friend suggested kundan jewellery as that goes with everything, so I opted for it and it looked so beautiful,” she shares. Should you want different options to match your functions, keep these tips in mind… Match it with your outfits: Get a fix first on what you will be wearing and then buy your jewellery. You may need the necklace to perfectly match the neckline of the outfit. Darker shaded outfits are well complemented with jewellery in gold and if you have a pastel-hued outfit, rose gold or a mix of gold and silver or diamonds works beautifully. Go vintage

Antique rani haars make for a classic look and several designers are bringing it into contemporary style. “The look is royal and elegant and goes with anything — from an engagement party to the wedding day function. Be careful while you layer other chains with it and keep a gap between them,” suggests stylist Swati Karande.

Kundan is classic

Kundan sets are elaborate and have detailed work within. When it’s mixed with semi-precious stones it makes for a more elaborate and rich effect. Go for a matching choker-maang tikka, rings or bazubandhs in the look. It looks best on red and maroon-hued lehengas.

Wear a nath

An intrinsic part of Indian wedding jewellery, the nath has seen a resurgence off late. The trend also has celeb approval with Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma carrying them off beautifully. Wear the nath plain, in jadau, set with precious stones and pearls or just layered with two or even three strings. You can get a few clip-on styles of them, too.

Bangles

A kada or bangles are a must-have. Go with the design that suits your frame. The traditional style is to go with a solid gold look, but meenakari work and kundan work bangles also look beautiful and add charm to the outfit.

This look is simple, timeless, and completely effortless. All you have to do is put on a few thin and dainty Bracelet of varying designs and voila! Your outfit instantly has more sophistication and sparkle that’s perfect for a party.