Guide On Jewellery

Haldi Jewellery for Bride, What to Wear and Will Turmeric Ruin It
Haldi jewellery has one job above all else, surviving turmeric paste, dancing, and hours in the sun without getting in the way. The best pieces are light, warm gold or yellow toned, and easy to wipe clean. This guide covers what to wear, whether fresh flowers or fashion jewellery suits you better, and which crafts actually hold up once the turmeric starts flying.What Makes Good Haldi JewelleryHaldi is one of the most physical functions in the wedding calendar. There is turmeric paste, water, dancing, and a lot of hugging, so... Read more...
Mehendi Jewellery for Bride, What to Wear and How to Style It
Mehendi jewellery works differently from wedding day jewellery. The ceremony runs long, involves henna application, dancing, and hours of photographs, so the best pieces are light, colourful, and comfortable rather than heavy or formal. This guide covers what to wear, how to match it to your outfit colour, and whether floral or fashion jewellery is the better choice for your day.What Makes Good Mehendi JewelleryThe mehendi function is informal by design. Most brides sit for henna application for two to three hours before the celebration even properly begins, so jewellery... Read more...
Navratri Jewellery Guide for All 9 Days
Shardiya Navratri 2026 runs from October 11 to October 19, with Dussehra on October 20. Each of the nine nights carries its own colour, tied to a different form of Goddess Durga, and dressing in that shade is one of the most loved parts of the celebration. If you are planning your garba and dandiya looks or simply want the right jewellery for each day of puja, this guide covers every colour with matching pieces from our collections.Navratri jewellery does not need to be heavy to make an impact. Most... Read more...
Which Bridal Jewellery Suits Your Skin Tone Best?
Every bride wants her jewellery to catch the eye, but the same necklace can look completely different on two people depending on skin tone. Undertone decides whether a gold tone reads warm and glowing or slightly dull, and whether a stone colour lifts the face or gets lost against it. Knowing your undertone before you shop for bridal jewellery saves both time and money, and it means the pieces you pick will photograph as well as they look in person. Understanding Warm, Cool and Neutral Undertones Undertone is the colour... Read more...
What Jewellery to Wear with Every Lehenga Colour
A colour by colour guide to matching jewellery with your lehenga, covering red, pink, green, gold, blue, and ivory, with advice on metal tone, stone shade, and which pairings photograph best. Read more...
How to Style Kundan Jewellery with Every Outfit
How to wear kundan jewellery with sarees, lehengas, kurtas, and western outfits, plus which kundan colours pair best with which outfit shades. Read more...
What is Kundan Jewellery? A Complete Guide to the Craft
Kundan jewellery is India's classic foil-stone-setting craft. Learn its history, how it is made, how it differs from polki and antique jewellery, and how to style it. Read more...
Diwali Jewellery Guide 2026, What to Wear for Every Day of the Festival
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, with the full five-day festival running from Dhanteras on November 6 through Bhai Dooj on November 10. Each day carries its own mood and rituals, and jewellery plays a real part in marking that shift, from the gold bought on Dhanteras to the full festive look worn for Lakshmi Puja on the main night. This guide walks through what suits each day and how to build a wardrobe that carries you through the full five days without repeating the same look twice. The... Read more...
Karva Chauth Jewellery Guide, What to Wear and How to Style It
Karva Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29, and for many married women it is one of the most anticipated days of the year to dress up. The fast runs from sunrise to moonrise, but the jewellery, mehndi, and sixteen traditional adornments, known as solah shringar, are what most women start planning weeks in advance. This guide covers what to wear, which craft traditions suit the occasion, and how to style your jewellery for the full day, from the morning sargi to the evening moon sighting. Why Jewellery Matters So... Read more...
Kundan vs Polki Jewellery Explained
Kundan and Polki are two of the most searched terms in Indian bridal jewellery, and they're also two of the most confused. Many pieces genuinely combine both techniques, which makes the confusion understandable, but the two crafts are built differently and suit slightly different bridal moments. This guide breaks down what actually separates them. What Is Kundan Jewellery Kundan is a setting technique where polished, uncut glass or stone is set into a gold foil base, often backed with coloured meenakari enamel work on the reverse. The stones themselves are... Read more...
What Is Rajwadi Jewellery and Why Brides Choose It
Rajwadi jewellery carries the visual language of Rajasthan's royal courts, layered gold work, deep coloured stones, and a weight that feels substantial on the neck without tipping into excess. It sits alongside Kundan as one of the most searched bridal jewellery styles in India, though the two crafts are often confused with each other. This guide covers what actually makes Rajwadi distinct, how to style it, and how to choose the right piece. What Is Rajwadi Jewellery Rajwadi jewellery takes its name from the Rajasthani royal courts, where the layered... Read more...
Which Jewellery Goes with Which Lehenga Colour? The 2026 Bridal Guide
The 2026 colour-by-colour guide to pairing bridal jewellery with your lehenga. From red to pastels to royal blue — find the right Kundan, Victorian, AD, or Antique set at The Girivara. Read more...
How to Layer Indian Jewellery for Bridal and Festive Looks
A practical guide to layering Indian jewellery for bridal, festive, and daily looks, covering chokers, mid necklaces, haars, and mixing crafts, at The Girivara. Read more...
Temple Jewellery for Bridal, Festive and Daily Wear
Temple Jewellery for Bridal, Festive and Daily Wear
Temple jewellery for bridal, festive, and daily wear in 2026. Discover the sacred craft, styling guide, and why North Indian brides are embracing South Indian temple jewellery at The Girivara. Read more...
The Art of Antique Jewellery and Why It Belongs in Your Wardrobe
The Art of Antique Jewellery and Why It Belongs in Your Wardrobe
There is a particular feeling that comes with wearing antique jewellery for the first time, not because the piece is unusually beautiful, though it often is, but because the matte... Read more...
American Diamond Jewellery for Daily and Festive Wear
A complete guide to AD diamond jewellery for daily and party wear. Learn how to choose, style, care for, and buy diamond look jewellery that lasts. Read more...
Polki Style Jewellery Designs for Indian Brides
Explore the most elegant polki jewellery designs for Indian brides. A complete guide with styling tips, buying advice, care instructions, and FAQs. Read more...
Kundan Jewellery Sets for Weddings and Festive Wear
Discover how to choose the perfect kundan jewellery sets for weddings and festive wear. Complete buying guide, styling tips, care advice, and FAQs for brides. Read more...
How to Build Your Bridal Jewellery Collection for Indian Weddings
A complete guide to choosing the perfect bridal jewellery collection for Indian weddings. Explore styles, buying tips, styling guides, jewellery care advice, and expert insights for modern brides. Read more...