Your Akshaya Tritiya shopping & styling guide
As
Akshaya Tritiya
draws near, it's time to shine in more ways than one. Celebrated with a touch of sparkle, it is the perfect occasion to invest in jewellery. CT brings you a style guide to help you flaunt your finest pieces and put your best foot forward at upcoming weddings,
Jewellery trends
this season
Temple jewellery
with lotus, peacock, and Lakshmi motifs
Chunky chokers paired with guinea rani haars
Oversized maang tikkas, sheeshphools, and bold mathapattis
Gold fused with kundan settings
Choker-style kundan necklaces with emerald bead drops
Layered pearl or ruby polki choker sets
Polki chandbalis, hathphools, and stacked ivory-gold bangles
Makeup tips to match your jewellery on festive occasions
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'This season is all about looking luminous and elegant,' says celebrity makeup artist Abhijit Paul. Summer brides are embracing dewy skin with minimal contouring. 'Think lit-from-within, not layered-on makeup,' he adds. Eyes are bold yet earthy, with bronze, copper, and burgundy smokey lids paired with wispy, natural lashes. Brows stay full and softly defined. 'Rich reds and deep berries are timeless for weddings, but softer pinks and nudes are big for daytime looks,' adds Abhijit. Small bindis and gold highlighted inner eye corners are making a comeback. Hair trends feature voluminous curls, floral-adorned buns, and sleek center parts. 'Peachy cream blush high on the cheeks with a soft glow is the perfect finish,' says Abhijit.
Style your gold
Red rules, with Benarasi, Kanjeevaram, and Garad sarees in red and rust shades
Minimal zari and antique gold detailing to go with antique jewellery
Dual-toned pallus pair well with modern designs
Team Traditional drapes like aatpoure, madisar with vintage jewellery
Belts, veils, and layered dupattas add a modern twist to the jewelled look
Intricately woven pallus and borders add richness to
traditional jewellery
Mix classic weaves with contemporary styles for a fresh yet timeless vibe
Quotes:
On Akshaya Tritiya, I enjoy wearing sari and gold jewellery. I try to buy something new to celebrate the occasion, even if it is small
– Riya Bhattacherjee, model
I've been drawn to gold jewellery, but I either love tiny, minimalist pieces or bold statement ones. My favourite gold jewellery is that of grandmom's. She has an eye for rare designs, and I inherited that from her - Tanika Basu, actress
This season, traditional saris and jewellery are making a strong comeback. It's all about being rooted in heritage while styling the outfit and jewellery with a fresh perspective– Sandip Jaiswal, stylist
Pix:
Anindya Saha
Makeup:
Abhijit Paul
Hair:
Sananda Laha
Wardrobe and styled by:
Sandip Jaiswal
Jewellery:
Onirban Sen
Location:
The Flamboyant
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