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THIS SEASON’S MOST FABULOUS JEWELRY TRENDS
One of the little joys that COVID-19 cannot take from us is jewelry. You may be wondering what styles and trends can possibly keep up with the tumultuous year we’ve had so far. We explored some of this year’s biggest jewelry trends, and are bringing you our findings, along with tips on how to make your jewelry shine, even if you are wearing a mask.
layered necklaces. Even if your style is more minimalist, you can still take advantage of this trend by mixing and matching dainty chains until you find a combination you love.
MULTICOLORED GEMSTONES
If you’re a fan of gorgeous, juicy gemstones, we’ve got some good news for you: You do not have to stick to just one color per outfit any more! In 2020, we are seeing many style icons wearing gemstone jewelry in multiple colors with one outfit. Jewelry pieces such as cocktail rings from Dhanvi Diamonds that feature a diversity of gemstones also celebrate the season’s riot of colors, and are a great choice for any festive celebration.
LAYERED NECKLACES
If you’re anything like us, you have probably spent a few hours in quarantine trying out different combinations of necklaces, earrings, maang tikkas, and bangles. These layered pieces have become a major trend for 2020, with celebrities like Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Deepika Padukone, and Rihanna sporting a variety of 60 | SEEMA.COM | DECEMBER 2020
DHANVIDIAMONDS: RING FROM DHANVI DIAMONDS. PICTURE COURTESY: DHANVI DIAMONDS
Earrings from Nitaara
CONTEMPORARY SHAPES
If you have a traditional jewelry set from your wedding or even passed down to you, the holidays is a great time to break that out of storage. However, if you are buying a new piece for yourself or a family member, consider a new spin on a classic. India’s newest jewelry designers love to mold traditional materials into new and innovative designs. One of the best examples of India’s rising design talent is Suhani Parekh, the creative director of jewelry brand Misho who recently designed a new jewelry collection for the Delhi boutique Bhaane. Plated with 22K gold, Parekh’s collection would be the perfect modern counterpoint to a traditional necklace or maang tikka.
PICTURE COURTESY: NITAARA
his year, the holiday season could not come soon enough. For many of us who have been trapped inside for months, unable to see family or friends or engage in social activities we love, this festive season could be bittersweet. Many of the celebrations we love, or the parties we usually attend, have either been canceled or changed to a different format. These online and socially distant events will hopefully pull us out of our usual routine, but they cannot replace the handshakes, hugs, and huge festivals that we previously enjoyed. However, the change in this year’s format is no reason to ignore the positives completely. Buying gifts, making sweets, meditating, and dressing in festive clothes and jewelry are all still possible. You just have to plan your celebrations carefully, to ensure you adhere to public health guidelines.
