Navratna jewellery, a type of traditional Indian jewellery, is now a style statement. From Gen Z stars like Ananya Panday to legendary actresses like Karisma Kapoor, celebrities have been giving everyone lessons on how to rock this classic style. But what makes navratna jewellery special, and why do stars like Aditi Rao Hydari and Pooja Hegde love wearing it?
Navratna jewellery features nine gemstones, each representing a planet in astrology. The setting of authentic navratna jewellery is very specific in sidereal astrology. A ruby representing the Sun is always in the center, surrounded by a diamond, a natural pearl, red coral, hessonite, a blue sapphire, cat's eye, a yellow sapphire, and an emerald.
Today, navratna pieces don't always follow this arrangement, and can feature a different order or set of stones, making them navratna-inspired.
Since navratna jewellery features a rainbow of colours, it is are versatile enough to complement everything from pastel sarees to jewel-toned lehengas.
A chunky Navratna necklace instantly adds an eclectic edge to any outfit, especially a colourful one. Celebrities like Ananya Panday have paired these with jewel-toned lehengas or sarees, and let the rainbow of gemstones pick up on the colors of their attire. Perfect for weddings or festive parties, statement necklaces make sure to make you stand out.
Navratna jewellery isn't just meant for pairing with bright, jewel-toned clothes. A pendant or jhumka earrings offsets the subdued look of pastel sarees like Aditi Rao Hydari's beautifully.
Not only that, but these pieces find their perfect companions in neutral beige, gold, or ivory sarees and other Indianwear, like Karisma Kapoor and Pooja Hegde's. The vivid stones really pop against muted hues putting together an ensemble that is refined, yet playful.
The magic of this type of jewellery lies in its rainbow palette. The red of the ruby, sparkle of the diamond, sheen of the pearl, orange glow of the coral, warmth of the hessonite, depth of blue sapphire, and more, makes for a beautiful mix of tones. So, each stone complements at least one colour of your outfit. That's exactly what makes navratna jewellery a great investment. A navratna piece can easily become that one item that you can pair with a variety of outfits. When it comes to fine jewellery, that value-for-money quotient is hard to ignore!
