Spiritually-aligned and stylish, navratna jewellery are perfect to bring colour (and luck) to your bijoux box. And what bride doesn\u2019t want a bit of both? Shoulder-dusters to studs, necklaces to bracelets, navratna pieces harness mystic symbolism of gemstones to create talismanic keepsakes. Regardless of the silhouette or shade you\u2019re likely to sport on your big day, be it pastel or bright colour, lehenga or sari, they promise to punctuate any wedding outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn ancient times it was believed the navratna should be worn to balance the influence of the navagrahas (nine planets) in a person\u2019s emotional, mental and material status. Each of these planets have their corresponding celestial Gods, which are associated with nine gemstones known as navratna. The nine Gods are sun (ruby), moon (pearl), mercury (emerald), Venus (diamond), Saturn (blue sapphire), mars (red coral), Jupiter (topaz), dragon\u2019s head (hessonite) and dragon\u2019s tail (cat\u2019s eye),\u201d explains Puja Shah, Ahmedabad-based jeweller and founder of renowned jewellery brands Aurus and Moi. From ornate necklaces to dainty maang tikkas, Puja has long been dabbling with navratna gems to create heirloom-worthy pieces, each supercharged with powerful, potent spiritual energies of navratna and statement- making prowess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Aurus\u2019 navratna jewels are designed as scene-stealers, Puja feels it is the spiritual symbolism that has given them staying power in sartorial expressions. \u201cFor some, it evokes nostalgia. For others, a beacon of positive energy. The millennial bride is a lot more discerning. She is conscientious and curates pieces that are heirloom-worthy, making navratna a winning choice. Team a navratna necklace with simple ear studs or elaborate navratna chandbalis with a polki maangtikka and a ring,\u201d suggests Puja. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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