New rules of jewellery for the modern Indian woman

The season’s best festive finery decoded for the most beautiful woman in the world

Ladies, winter is coming – the season to take your cues from the runway to fix all your sartorial needs, especially jewellery. Remember: The right piece can add a punch to your wardrobe. Here’s what’s trending this party season, and how to wear it.

The right kind of jewellery can easily enhance the look of any outfit. Model: Shilpa Reddy, styling by Namita A Shrivastav, make-up and hair by Sachin Dakoji(Nishat Fatima)

Fish earrings set in ruby pota and flat cut diamonds, uncut diamond earrings from Vijay Vithaldas, Hyderabad; ensemble by Anand Kabra at Angasutra (Nishat Fatima)

The newest trends: which one works best for you

Tennis bracelets and statement rings

Feisty or dramatic cuffs

Floral patterns for earrings and rings

Enamel finish

Mismatched earrings, according to Kate Moss. So danglers with studs

Tassel earrings

Tribal rings and chokers

Your how-to checklist: getting ornamental was never this easy!

The rules have been bent.

Layering is no longer a trend limited to clothes.

Stack bangles, multiple rings and multi-layered chains and neck-pieces.

Mix metals – rose gold with white,or white gold with yellow, taking layering to another level.

Mix delicate with chunky for movement and playfulness.

Bohemian neck pieces on bare shoulders is a hot trend.

Wear hand bracelets linked to rings.

Create your own jumble or choose your statement piece.

Mix vintage jewellery with modern, clean silhouettes.