Finding the perfect Diwali jewellery for your outfit can be difficult to choose. So, raiding your mom’s jewellery box can be the ultimate choice to make this festive season. Other than being sustainable for the environment, it is also economical for you.
Style Your Mom’s Vintage Jewellery For Your Diwali Outfit
Your mom’s bangles, mang-teeka, jhumkas, and many more are timeless pieces that you can style with your modern outfits. Create the perfect Diwali look using the tips and jewellery pieces mentioned below:
1. Heavy Maang Tikka With Chandbali
The Piece: A matching set featuring a crescent chandbali motif with polki stones and delicate dangling pearl drops.
Modern Styling Tip: Skip the heavy necklace entirely. Letting these two coordinated vintage pieces frame the face creates an uncluttered look that balances traditional styling with fresh and youthful feel
Modern Outfit Pairing: A structured, pastel corset paired with a flared organza lehenga or long skirt can go perfectly with the jewellery and make it chic.
Heavy maang tikka with chandbali (Image Credits: Pexels)
2. Temple Motif Gold Choker
The Jewellery: A vintage gold choker with delicate pearls and small gemstones can be paired with matching ear studs.
Modern Styling Tip: Close-fitting chokers often get buried under heavily draped dupattas. So, show off the intricate piece by pulling the hair into a sleek, clean low bun. Also, go for cleaner, simpler drapes to make it shine.
Modern Outfit Pairing: A deep V-neck tissue-silk kurta set with straight pants will go perfectly with this.You can also go for an emerald satin lehenga for a more festive look.
Minimal gold jewellery with studs (Image Credits: Instagram/glowwithraj)
3. Glass Bangle Stack
The Jewellery: A mix of traditional glass bangles and metallic ghungroo kadas can elevate the look of your hands.
Modern Styling Tip: Instead of matching bangles strictly to your fabric color, use your mother’s varied glass bangles to create a rich and beautiful look. Keep the neck bare with just a thin chain to let the hands be the main point.
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Modern Outfit Pairing: An asymmetrical draped ivory silk pant set or a simple monotone sharara suit in organza fabric goes amazingly with this.
Beautiful stack of bangles (Image Credits: Instagram/priyankamondal)
4. Evergreen Big Jhumkas
The Jewellery: Statement heritage jhumka pieces can never go out of fashion to create a festive look.
Modern Styling Tip: Treat these vintage jhumkas as the singular hero element. Pair them with sleek, pulled-back hair and zero neckpiece to let the ear stand out without looking overdone.
Modern Outfit Pairing: A tailored kurti or suit in green or yellow with a plunging square neckline can go perfect for all your puja rituals.
Can never go wrong with traditional jhumka (Image Credits: Instagram/Sonamkapoor)
5. Big Chandelier Kaanphool
The Jewellery: A big, dramatic ear chandelier earring with multiple levels and ghunghroo which dangles from your ears.
Modern Styling Tip: Because this piece is big and heavy, wear it as the solo jewel of your entire look. Keep your collarbone open and simple to make it chic and modern.
Modern Outfit Pairing: Style it with a simple ivory or cream colour silk saree. You can also wear a minimal one-shoulder gown in butter-yellow or champagne silk to elevate the look.
Big layered kanphool for an elevated look (Image Credits: Pexels)
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Jewellery Piece | Modern Styling Tip | Modern Outfit Pairing |
Heavy Maang Tikka with Chandbali | Skip the heavy necklace; let these two pieces frame the face | Structured pastel corset with a flared organza lehenga or skirt |
Temple Motif Gold Choker & Studs | Tie hair into a sleek low bun; choose simple, clean dupattas | Deep V-neck tissue-silk kurta set or an emerald satin lehenga |
Glass Bangle Stack & Ghungroo Kadas | Mix mismatched bangles; keep the neck bare or wear a thin chain | Asymmetrical draped ivory silk pant set or a monotone organza sharara |
Evergreen Big Jhumkas | Make it the solo hero piece; style with pulled-back hair and no necklace | Tailored green or yellow suit with a plunging square neckline |
Big Chandelier Kaanphool | Wear as the only jewel; keep the neckline and collarbones bare | Plain ivory/cream silk saree or a one-shoulder champagne silk gown |
What to keep in mind when styling your mom’s jewellery with your outfit for Diwali?
- Avoid wearing the full jewellery set or it may feel cluttered and overwhelming.
- Keep your hair-makeup simple and clean to help the look remain chic and classy for young women.
- Instead of wearing identical bangles on both wrists, wear all the vintage bangles on one arm for a contemporary look.
- Pair the heavy jewellery with simpler outfits to bring out the richness of the timeless pieces.
FAQs
Is it safe to wear vintage jewellery around firecrackers?
It is fairly safe if you stay away from moisture and hot places. Be aware of your surroundings when around firecrackers and try to not let smoke and fire reach too close to the pieces.
What can I do if my mother’s vintage earrings are too heavy for my ears?
You can use silicone based ear lift patches on the back of your ears so the weight is distributed evenly. You can also add a gold ear chain from your earring to your hair to make it easier to carry the weight.