10 Festive Accessories to Elevate Every Look | Fabilicious Fashion
The Gold Kundan and Polki Cuff Bracelet by Zevar by Geeta — an openable cuff built around a bird motif, made for the cocktail and reception.
Most festive looks are planned outfit first, with jewellery added at the last minute from whatever is in the box. Reverse the order this season. Decide which single piece you want people to remember — a pair of earrings, a stack of bangles, a maangtikka — and let the outfit support it.
That one decision changes everything else. A statement earring means a bare neckline. A choker means quieter ears. A heavy bangle stack means a simpler sleeve. The ten pieces below come from two jewellery houses on Fabilicious — the new moissanite polki and kundan collection from Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra, and Zevar by Geeta — grouped into five simple rules, each matched to the function and outfit it suits best.
If you are still choosing the outfit, start with our saree, lehenga or sharara guide, or see how real clients styled theirs in our client diaries.
1. Let one pair of earrings lead
A single strong pair of earrings can carry an entire festive look on its own. Choose drops or jhumkas with real length or weight, sweep the hair back or to one side, and leave the neck bare. If the earrings are doing the work, a necklace only competes with them.
01 — Statement earrings · Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra
Moissanite Polki Drop Earrings
An elongated, layered polki drop with pearl accents — the one piece the wedding family needs for the cocktail or reception in a saree.
02 — Jhumka · Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra
Gold Plated Moissanite Polki Jhumka
A classic jhumka in moissanite polki, finished with pearl drops along the lower edge — the sangeet earring that moves when you dance.
2. Swap the stud for an ear chain
An ear chain is an earring with a fine chain that runs back into the hair, so it frames the side of the face rather than sitting only at the lobe. It is the easiest way to make a simple saree drape or a low bun look considered, and it photographs beautifully from the side.
03 — Ear chain · Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra
Kundan Pearl Drop Earchain
A kundan stud with a pearl drop and a chain that sweeps back into the hair — the dressier of the two, made for a bridesmaid at the mehendi or sangeet in a lehenga.
04 — Ear chain · Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra
Kundan Pearl Earchain
Layered pearl chains with suspended pearl accents — light enough for a long haldi morning, and made for a bridesmaid in a saree.
3. Stack the bangles, but do not match them
A stack looks more personal when every piece is slightly different. Mix widths, mix stone colours and add one bolder piece, such as a cuff, to break the rhythm. Ruby reads warm against red, orange and pink. Emerald sits beautifully against ivory, mint and mehendi green. Wear both together and let the outfit pick up one of the two.
05 — Bangles · Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra
Ruby Moissanite Polki Bangles
Ruby stones set within moissanite polki — a warm anchor for a stack, and a strong pairing with an indo-western drape skirt or pant set.
06 — Bangles · Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra
Emerald Floral Moissanite Polki Bangles
Emerald centres in polki floral clusters, softened with pearls — the mehendi bangle for a wedding guest in a lehenga.
4. Wear jewellery in your hair
A maangtikka is the pendant worn along the centre parting, resting on the forehead. It is no longer reserved for the bride — a small one turns a plain parting or a sleek bun into a finished look. Choose by scale: a slim piece for evening glamour, a larger teardrop for daytime functions where the hair is pulled back.
07 — Maangtikka · Zevar by Geeta
White Finish Diamond Maangtikka
A slim, white-finish piece that catches the light — the understated choice for a cocktail or reception in an anarkali.
08 — Maangtikka · Zevar by Geeta
Red Kundan Polki Maangtikka
A grand teardrop centre framed in kundan polki with red bead droplets — regal, and made for a haldi or festive anarkali.
5. Bring the necklace back with a choker
After seasons of oversized earrings, a necklace feels new again. A choker sits at the base of the neck, which is why it works with sweetheart, square and deep V blouses that would swallow a longer chain. When the choker is the statement, keep the ears small — both sets below come with matching earrings sized for exactly that.
09 — Choker set · Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra
Gold Plated Moissanite Polki Choker Set
A structured collar of floral and circular polki motifs with matching studs — polished and traditional, for the wedding family in a saree.
10 — Choker set · Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra
Pearl Moissanite Polki Choker Set
Multiple pearl strands centred on a polki floral motif — softer and lighter in feel, for a wedding guest at the sangeet in a lehenga.
Beyond the jewellery box
Once the focal piece is chosen, the smaller finishing touches can be playful. An embellished potli or clutch works best against a plain saree or a single-colour kurta set, and a fine payal adds a quiet detail at the hem without competing with anything above it.
Why shop festive accessories with Fabilicious
- Jewellery chosen to match the outfit. Every piece here is paired with a function and silhouette, and our stylists can help you match jewellery to a made-to-measure outfit during your free video call for measurements.
- Designer jewellery houses. Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra, Zevar by Geeta and Do Taara sit alongside outfit designers including Anisha Shetty, Vvani by Vani Vats, Nidhika Shekhar and Paulmi and Harsh.
- Clear delivery times. The delivery time for every piece is listed on its product page, and we rush orders whenever we can — order early for Diwali and wedding dates.
- Trusted by clients worldwide. 170+ reviews rated 4.9 on Google, and real looks in our client diaries.
Festive accessories — your questions answered
How do I choose accessories for a festive outfit?
Start with one focal piece and build around it. If it is a pair of statement earrings, skip the necklace. If it is a choker, keep the earrings small. If it is a full bangle stack, choose a simpler sleeve. One clear statement always looks more considered than several competing ones.
What is moissanite polki jewellery?
Moissanite polki sets moissanite stones in the flat, uncut style of traditional polki, usually framed in gold-plated metal. It gives the soft, antique sparkle of heritage polki in pieces that are lighter to wear and easier to style for repeat festive occasions.
How do I stack bangles for Diwali or a wedding?
Mix rather than match. Combine different widths and stone colours, then add one bolder piece such as a cuff or kada to break the line. Pick up one stone colour from your outfit so the stack feels connected to the look.
Can a wedding guest wear a maangtikka?
Yes. A slim or medium maangtikka is entirely appropriate for guests and family at the mehendi, sangeet, cocktail or reception. Keep the larger, bridal-scale pieces and full mathapattis for the bride.
Should I wear a choker or a long necklace with a saree?
Choose by blouse neckline. A choker suits deep, square and sweetheart necklines because it fills the space at the base of the neck. A long necklace works better with a high or boat neckline, where a choker would crowd the collar.
Finish your festive look
- Statement drops, jhumkas and ear chains
- Moissanite polki bangles and cuffs for stacking
- Choker sets and maangtikkas from Vivinia by Vidhi Mehra and Zevar by Geeta
Explore the full Indian jewellery collection, browse festive gifts, read our saree, lehenga or sharara guide, see real looks in our client diaries, or return to the Fabilicious blog.
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