NEELAM

Sapphire blue is not a colour you see often in desi sets, which is the first reason to notice this one. Deep blue teardrops hang from a pearl choker, gold flowers holding the rows together, with a tikka that ends in the same blue stone.

Blue sits beautifully against gold and ivory, and it is a gift if your outfit is navy, teal, or royal, tones a red set would clash with. The pearls soften it, kundan-style and handcrafted, so it reads elegant rather than costume. Wear it when everyone else is in red and gold, and be the one people remember.