Festive Jewellery Trends 2026: What to Wear This Diwali & Wedding Season

The festive season is here, and with it comes the best excuse to dress up. Between Diwali pujas, family gatherings and back-to-back wedding functions, your jewellery does a lot of the talking. This year, the mood is clear: bold statement pieces, a modern twist on tradition, and jewellery you can wear more than once.

Here are the top festive jewellery trends for 2026, and how to style them.

1. Oversized Kundan Jhumkas

Jhumkas are back in a big way, literally. Oversized kundan jhumkas with pearl drops are the go-to for sangeet and Diwali nights. They frame the face, photograph beautifully, and pair just as well with a lehenga as with a simple silk kurta.

Style tip: Keep the neckline minimal or skip the necklace entirely. Let the earrings be the hero.

2. Meenakari in Bright Festive Colours

Meenakari brings colour without effort. Pinks, greens and royal blues enamelled on gold-tone metal add instant festive energy, perfect for mehendi and haldi functions where outfits lean bright and playful.

Style tip: Match one enamel colour to your outfit’s border or dupatta for a coordinated look.

3. Modern Mangalsutras

The mangalsutra has gone contemporary. Short, sleek designs with a single pendant or delicate black-bead chains are replacing heavy traditional styles, especially among newlyweds who want something they can wear every day after the wedding.

Style tip: Layer a minimal mangalsutra with a fine gold-tone chain for a festive-yet-modern look.

4. Layered Anti-Tarnish Chains

Not every festive event calls for heavy jewellery. Layered anti-tarnish chains and pendants are trending for office Diwali parties, card nights and casual family visits. They’re skin-friendly, keep their shine, and work with Indo-western outfits.

Style tip: Mix three lengths (choker, mid, long) and keep pendants different in shape for a curated look.

5. Statement Chokers & Bridal-Inspired Sets

For the main wedding day or Diwali puja, full sets are still the showstopper. Kundan and polki-style chokers with matching earrings and maang tikka give a regal, bridal-inspired finish without the bridal price tag.

Style tip: Wear your hair back or in a low bun so the choker and earrings stay visible.

6. Rose Gold & Mixed Metals

Rose gold tones and mixed-metal pieces are the quiet trend of 2026. They suit pastel lehengas and sarees, the colour palette dominating this year’s wedding wardrobes.

Style tip: Pair rose gold jewellery with blush, peach, lavender or mint outfits.

Quick Festive Styling Cheat Sheet

How to Care for Festive Jewellery

Store each piece separately in a zip pouch or soft box, keep it away from perfume and water, and wipe it with a dry soft cloth after wearing. A little care keeps your favourites festive-ready year after year.

Shop the Festive Edit

Ready to find your look for the season? Explore our handpicked collection of jhumkas, mangalsutras, kundan sets and anti-tarnish jewellery at Rang Riwaaz. And don’t forget, prepaid orders above ₹2,000 get an extra 9% off with our Buy More, Save More offer.

Happy Diwali and happy wedding season from Rang Riwaaz! ✨