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The jewellery of India is as varied as the languages spoken across the country. From uncut-diamond Polki to enamelled Meenakari, from bridal Guttapusalu to royal Nizam heirlooms — each style carries its own region, ritual and centuries of craft. Below is a complete guide to 36 of India's most beloved jewellery designs, grouped so you can find the style that fits your occasion.
The metal of desire and a symbol of prosperity, gold is a guaranteed investment and auspicious for weddings, engagements and festivals.
Rings, bracelets, chains, nose rings, toe rings and armlets — silver forms an integral, everyday part of Indian adornment.
Prized for rarity, purity and versatility, platinum has emerged as a leading modern trend in rings, earrings and necklaces.
Worn for astrological benefit and aesthetic beauty, gemstone jewellery remains a continuing favourite across India.
Nine gemstones set in a single ornament, believed together to ensure the well-being of the wearer.
Made from ivory or its substitutes, traditionally considered to bring a bride luck as she begins married life.
Polki uses uncut diamonds mined naturally from the earth, prized for their raw, regal brilliance.
Kundankari, perfected in Rajasthan, sets stones on one side with colourful Meenakari on the reverse.
Engraved jewellery brought to India by the Mughals — an intricate mix of design, gemstones, gold and enamel.
Precious stones set and then enamelled with gold, adding vivid colour and depth to the piece.
Flashy yet rustic, Pachchikam stands apart because it is set in silver rather than gold.
A worked thin sheet of gold fused into molten coloured glass, suggestive of gemstones.
Carefully crafted silver jewellery in delicate wirework, ranging from the simple to the ornate.
Indian brides are decked in pieces symbolising a cheerful celebration of new life, varying beautifully across regions.
Originally made for gods and goddesses, temple jewellery is now mainstream, especially in South India.
One of the heaviest ornaments, the Vaddanam is a South Indian waist belt.
The "hair-serpent" — a ruby-and-gold hair adornment worn in South Indian bridal and Devadasi costumes.
A heavy snake-shaped earring of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, traditionally worn to elongate the earlobes.
Gold and silver jewellery from parts of Tamil Nadu, with a jewellery-making history spanning millennia.
A Mughal-origin crown-piece, worn particularly by Muslim brides in Uttar Pradesh.
A heavy, diamond-encrusted ornament rooted in the Rajput tradition.
Ornate turban ornaments traditionally worn by royalty, both Hindu and Muslim.
Gold and silver heirlooms of the Nizams of Hyderabad, enamelled and set with diamonds and rubies.
Rough-finished pieces with an old-world charm that has won enormous admiration in recent times.
Bead art dating to the Indus Valley Civilisation, using gold, silver, copper, clay, ivory and wood.
In India, jewellery has long been synonymous with the handmade — the mark of true craftsmanship.
Also called lacquer jewellery; a Rajasthani craft loved especially for its colourful bangles.
Made of wood, bone, shells or metals, with a rustic charm and designs unique to each tribe.
Personalised pieces made to the individual interest and fancy of the customer.
Costume jewellery in lighter, affordable materials that shifts with the trends of the season.
Studio-crafted pieces emphasising creative design, innovation and a wide variety of materials.
Pre-owned antique or vintage jewellery, valued for its heritage and rarity.
A mechanically functional piece of intricate finish that works like a puzzle.
Once simple circular earrings, now a fast-growing range driven by rising interest in piercings.
Prayer beads, japa malas, rosaries and ropes used across India's many faiths.
Often worn as pendants, amulets are believed to protect the wearer from harm.
These jewellery types are age-old, yet hardly obsolete — every one has seeped comfortably into the mainstream. And these are only some of the styles India has to offer; the tradition runs far deeper still. Whichever style speaks to you, there is a piece with your name on it.
Explore handcrafted pearl, gold, Polki and temple jewellery — a legacy rooted near Charminar since 1983.
Chat on WhatsApp →This guide is compiled from general knowledge of Indian jewellery traditions as of 2026. Regional styles, names and availability vary — please confirm current designs and details directly with Krishna Pearls. Krishna Pearls is a brand of Krishna Jewellers Pearls & Gems Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.
