- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
If you’ve been on the hunt for minimal necklaces that you can also wear with your ethnic wear, then read on…

While I don’t mind donning heavy jewellery once every while (think: a blue moon), my heart belongs to minimal jewellery pieces, so I usually gravitate towards more dainty necklaces. Some of the country’s most stylish women are also clearly in the same tribe as they have shown how wearing minimal necklaces can elevate your occasionwear outfit easily.
From Shanaya Kapoor slaying in a Manish Malhotra outfit with a Russian emerald choker set from Khanna Jewellers, last Diwali, to Ananya Panday dazzling in archival Ritu Kumar and a micromosaic choker by Shachee Fine Jewellery at a recent award ceremony, it seems minimal jewellery is all the rage.
Aside from these Bollywood It girls, the ladies of Bridgerton have also served up jewellery inspiration for minimal jewellery lovers all over the globe.

Brides and wedding attendees have been gravitating towards minimal jewellery and the trend can very well make its way to the upcoming wedding season.
“Balancing the elements of elegance, sophistication, style, and minimalism is the need of the hour because the modern-day crowd prefers to wear pieces that can be worn over time rather than opting for heavy designs worn once in a blue moon,” says Prakshi Sharma, founder of Prakshi Fine Jewellery.
If you, like me, are a fan of dainty and minimal necklaces, then take a look at our curated selection of necklaces that are light, and come from homegrown labels…

Made of silver and green onyx this stunning haar is light yet can be worn with a super traditional outfit without making the entire look appear loaded.

We love a good choker moment, and this green agate and polki one by Joules By Radhika can add that subtle regal charm all while keeping you incredibly comfortable. Consider wearing this with a chikankari sari, and it’ll only create a more old-world charm aesthetic.

A multi-coloured necklace or jewellery piece is a must for one’s collection. A piece which you can pair with multiple outfits, so that you do not have to go overboard and have a different jewellery set for every outfit! This Mero 92.5 sterling silver necklace can be paired with hues of pinks, turquoise and off-white.

Now, if you still want to make a statement while keeping things minimalistic, this necklace by Do Taara can add that bold accent to your outfits. Especially if you’re wearing a dark-coloured outfit, for instance, imagine a black ethnic outfit with this gorgeous peice.

A plain kundan set is always a good idea, it’s a classic that can be worn with almost any kind of Indian outfit. You can try this with a white and gold Banarasi sari and maybe even pair it with the Anu Merton haar above!