Sparkle in Navratna jewels this Navratri: Unveiling the significance and splendour
Kalyan Blog
There is something quite uniquely rapturous about the festival of Navratri. Celebrated by Indians across the globe, the festival is conducted over nine days. Navratri means nine nights in the Sanskrit language. The celebration is quite an extravaganza to witness. Music and dance are the cornerstones of this colourful occasion. At its core, the festival celebrates the victory of good over evil.
When it comes to jewellery and fashion, the festival of Navratri is the one to be a part of. With nine glorious nights to dress up for – the most fitting jewellery option would be Navratna gemstone-based pieces. Navratna refers to nine precious gems set in unison, invoking the eight planets with the sun centring them.
The nine Navratna stones are closely related to the colours of the nine days of Navratri. Starting with the first night – invoking the colour of red. What better jewel represents that more than a stunning ruby with its crimson hue bringing about a unique depth that only a ruby can. Red and green are a timeless combination – so a deep green salwar kameez with beautiful ruby-centred Navratna earrings would be quite a sight.
On the second day, we rush into a heady blue shade – the inky and eye-catching blue sapphire stands proudly amongst its precious companions. Blue sapphires often shine best against lighter clothing. A white lehenga is a great outfit to show off the beauty of these precious gems.
Day three means it’s time to bring back some brightness with a lovely yellow. Amongst yellow gems, we call upon another sapphire. The yellow sapphire’s value comes from the intensity of the shade it has. With today’s preference for mismatched jewellery, a dark blue outfit would benefit significantly from the yellow sapphires’ grandeur.
The fourth day of Navratri calls for some freshness with a splash of green. Emeralds are a timeless and elegant option. Paired with a pale pink Indo-Western outfit, we tie them into a more modern look.
By the fifth day, we’ve crossed the halfway mark. A cool grey brings some much-needed fun into the day. The underrated Cat’s Eye gem is perfect for this. We now see many nail artists trying to get the sharpness of the cat’s eye stone into their work. A cat eye effect nail polish would be the best accompaniment to this beautiful gem.
Entering day six, it’s time to up the ante. Orange is the chosen shade that we represent with the beautiful coral gemstone. We find blue to be the perfect complementary colour on the colour wheel. Blue attire will draw the eye to the enthralling lustre of the coral gem.
By day seven, celebrations reach a fever pitch. White is the colour of the mood this time around. Here we bring into focus, the scintillating pearl. While pearls are available in a multitude of colours, the preferred shade of Navratna jewellery is white. Pearls are often associated with understated elegance. Intricate lace sarees pair beautifully with pearl-based jewellery.
On day eight, there is a sense of anticipation surrounding the impending end of celebrations. Pink is the theme here. While a typical Navratna-style jewellery does not have a pink gem, we can lean on a reliable hessonite gem. This beautiful and relatively underutilised gem, has a lovely brown hue that is mesmerising.
And just as quickly as it began, the festival draws to a close on day nine. Sky blue is the colour that is most associated with this day. Diamond is the final gem in the Navratna setting. It’s the most expensive and captivating of all precious stones. Associated with wealth and grandeur, it shines brightly on its own and brings great beauty amongst all the other Navratna gems. Men could dress up in a silk sky blue kurta and pair it with a diamond-centric Navratna men’s ring.
Typical Indian wear is multi-hued, so investing in Navratna jewellery is the best choice. The key to keeping it classy is understanding what pieces work best with your festive wardrobe. A salwar kameez set calls for a dainty Navratna earring–pendant set. A beautiful bandhani sari would greatly benefit from a stunning Navratna choker set.
A Navratri celebration is incomplete without Garba and Dandiya dances. The sight of the rhythmic dance is mesmerising. The women in their intricate lehengas always look nothing short of remarkable. The best pairing for such heavy dresses would be large Navratna jhumkas. For those who prefer to keep it more understated, a Navratna bangle is the perfect option.
Jewellery and festivals have a long history together, but nothing can quite compare to the versatility of Navratna jewellery. Since they house nine unique colours, they can be worn effortlessly with any shade of apparel. So, this Navratri, bring home a Navratna piece that will help you ring in every festive occasion in style.
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