Oxidised jewellery will do wonders with all ethnic outfits, be it a saree, an anakrakali kurta set, a farshi salwar, Indo-Westerns, or so many other attire, so you have a win-win situation to choose this jewellery to flaunt your festive outfit more effortlessly. The simplest way would be to have one item complement the overall appearance where jhumkas will go well at work, bangles with stacking will be good for occasions and anklets will go well on a regular basis, while a complete set will complement weddings. Since the dark colour of silver contrasts well with all fabrics, including cotton, silk, denim and handloom fabrics and is not glossy, hence suitable for all. This guide covers top oxidised jewellery that fits your next festive or office occasion. 

Comparing the Best Oxidised Jewellery Looks for the Festive Season 

To clear that confusion of which will suit what, here we have made this table to give you more full-fledged knowledge. Look to choose the right option for you this festive season. 


Look

Best Outfit

Occasion

Styling Note

Office jhumkas

Cotton or linen kurta set

Office and meetings

Skip the necklace

Festive bangles

Cotton silk or handloom saree

Family dinners

Mix textures

Everyday anklets

Cropped pants, long kurta

Daily wear

Choose a locking clasp

Layered necklaces

Denim jacket, plain kurti

Casual and fusion events

Leave two inches between layers

Matching set

Lehenga or saree

Weddings and festive nights

One repeating motif

Beautiful Oxidised Jewellery Designs for Women

To get a clear idea of which design will suit your ethnic outfit, we have mentioned some options for you, so have a look here. 

Small Oxidised Jhumkas With a Cotton Kurta Set

Small Oxidised Jhumkas | Source: Pinterest

What would be the style to wear oxidised jhumkas at the office will depend on their length and the dress you wear; hence, these pieces should be no more than 2 inches and should have a dull finish with just a dome shape.

You may pair them with a plain colour cotton or linen kurta in colours like navy, mustard or off-white that will help the oxidised jhumkas to shine bright. You will need to take into consideration the shape of your face because if it is round, then jhumkas should have long drops and vice versa.

  • Tip: Avoid wearing a necklace, because it will surely clash with earrings.

Stacked Oxidised Bangles With a Saree

Stacked Oxidised Bangles  | Source: Pinterest

As you go for the Chhath Puja and family dinner events, the oxidised bangles shall enhance your traditional style without adding any extra weight to your neck. Choose to wear three or four bangles, besides one thick kada, in varied textures like a plain bangle, a carved bangle, and a third with a red or green stone. The combination of the above bangles could be worn with a maroon, bottle green or indigo cotton silk or handloom saree, as the silver ornaments add grace without any sparkle.

  • Tip: Always wear the bangles after putting on the saree, as the bangle border may stick to the carving.

Oxidised Silver Anklets | Source: Pinterest

Anklets can be considered the easiest way to wear traditional Indian Jewellery because they can be noticed only with movement. Oxidised silver anklets should be paired with either cropped straight pants, palazzos that do not reach the ankles, or long kurtas worn with leggings. 

You should pay attention to the base metal before buying, as genuine silver anklets are darkened using special chemical processes, whereas many fashion items are made from brass or alloys with such an old fashioned look.

  • Tip: pair your anklets with flats or kolhapuris and avoid wearing thick socks that could irritate your skin.

Layered Oxidised Necklaces With Denim and Indo-Western


Layered Oxidised Necklaces | Source: Pinterest

Ethnic fashion trends are always moving towards mix and match, so a layering oxidised necklace is the easiest way to do this. This starts with wearing a short choker, a medium length chain with a pendant, followed by a longer haar, leaving two inches between each layer so that the pieces don’t get tangled up. Make sure that these designs are worn over a plain white shirt, a single colour kurti or even a denim jacket with a simple neckline to combine all layers.

  • Styling tip: just one strand of colored beads would be fun!

A Matching Oxidised Set Over Lehenga or Saree

A Matching Oxidised Set | Source: Pinterest

A set consisting of chokers, jhumkas and bangles can substitute for gold in weddings to achieve that traditional touch without going overboard with the glitter. Dark metal like oxidised silver will match pastel colored lehengas in shades like mint, powder blue and blush since the darkness of the metal will complement the overall ensemble. 

Similarly, oxidised silver will look equally stunning on colours like emerald and fuchsia. An oxidised set can consist of designs in a repetitive style, which could be of peacock, flower or temple type, among others. 

Styling Tip: Keep nails and makeup simple so the jewellery gets its due attention.

Conclusion

Oxidised jewellery in style complements every outfit as long as it matches in terms of its size and design to the particular event. The small jhumkas will ensure that your office attire will look modest while the stacked bangles are perfect for the festive evening. 

Whereas anklets will ensure that the traditional elements complement your everyday outfit, while the layered necklaces are great for fusion attire and a complete set is perfect for wedding ceremonies.