AAINA

The stones here are mirror-cut, flat and reflective rather than faceted, so instead of sparkle you get a clean flash of light down the whole choker. Champagne and clear stones alternate in worked gold, with one mirror teardrop at the front.

Mirror work, sheesha, is old Rajasthani craft, and it photographs differently from crystal, brighter and more graphic. It sits high and close, with a matching tikka and earrings. Because the tone stays neutral gold and clear, it goes with almost any outfit colour. A gold-plated, kundan-style set for someone who wants shine without a single coloured stone.