8 jewellery trends from Jewellery Week

From bright shades to deeper tones, emeralds are perfect for red carpet occasions, cocktail parties or elegant evening wear. It's the flawless Zambian emeralds that are the most popular amongst Indian jewellers.

It's a green revolution
It's time to pack the pearls and the rubies because this season it's all about the emeralds. With special collections dedicated to the classic green, necklaces, rings and even traditional sets had a bit of emerald encrusted in it.

Silver necklaces studded with bright stones, navratna strings and motif rings are some popular styles from this trend spotted on the runway.

Colour blocked
Multi-coloured jewellery or statement pieces in solid neons such as fuschia pinks, poppy yellows and parrot greens paired with a neutral outfit can upgrade your look in superior style. While sporting this trend, avoid the overlapping of colours of the outfit and the accessories.

Brooches in studded floral settings and floral maang tikkas are other trendy options to sport this trend.

Blossom with feminine florals
Flower power is blooming this season from floral motifs seen on necklaces, cuffs and cocktail rings. Seen on fashion jewellery, diamond and traditional pieces, floral patterns are a big hit especially the sparkling flower designs on pendants and earrings.

The tribal trend is a hit on international runways and looks great with boho chic and futuristic dressing fashion, gypsy styles to an edgy pop star look. While this jewellery stands out for it's use of intricate materials and fabrics, go easy on the clothing to avoid looking tacky or overdone.

Exotic tribal designs
Angular pieces, leather accessories, feathers, square bangles and ivory work all add to the tribal look book for 2012. The exotic style jewellery ranges from fringe and knitted necklaces, multi layered beaded pieces,nose rings arm bands, toe rings and anklets.

Solid necklaces and cocktail rings make up for a big fashion statement also. To rock this trend, accessorise a simple white cotton dress with an over-the-top colourful choker or pair a traditional lehenga with big sized pieces such as a necklace, an elaborate waistbelt or a a traditional jhumar.

Overtly oversized
Big, bold and bright ornaments continue to top the trends list this season too and work for both formal and casual occasions. Dainty bracelets are replaced with chunky diamond and gold cuffs and chandelier earrings have become bigger and more showy.

Costume jewellery in copper, resin and plastic, bold and bright pendants are superchic options to pair with a plain dress or a jumpsuit. Avoid teaming prints with prints or bright tones with flashy studded jewellery.

Innovative and funky pieces
For everyone who aren't big lovers of precious stones, edgy fashion jewellery designed in abstract and geometrical shapes in bright hues are are just perfect.

Black pearls are popular this season and also are a stylish alternative to the solid rubies and sapphires.

Ditch the boring hair bands for themed hair accessories or replace the necklace with a flashy brooch or feel like a diva by sporting a tiara.

Prim and proper like a princess
Designed in diamond, emeralds, pearls and multi-coloured gemstones, fashion accessories such as hair clips, brooches, tiaras and waistbelts are stylish and innovative pieces to glam-up your look.

A traditional necklace or earrings paired with a western outfit is a hot trend both in India and on the International runway.

While polki pieces are the ultimate choice to pair with an Indian outfit such as a lehenga or an anarkali.

Here are the top 8 jewellery trends from the recently held India International Jewellery Week 2012.

Ethnic Indian chic
Traditional Indian jewellery such as Kundan and Polki are not only the most classic and beautiful style of jewellery but also a favourite amongst women of all ages. A popular trend with celebrites all aross the world, these ethnic pieces are timeless in their design, construction and uniqueness.