A seasonal edit of five standout earrings highlights how fine jewellery can stay airy yet glamorous in summer. The selection spans Amrapali’s Sarovar-inspired aquamarine pieces, Angara’s build-to-order leverback drops, Moi’s Heart of the Ocean-style tanzanite, Candere’s colour-blocked diamond designs and Zen Diamond’s reimagined studs, all crafted to move seamlessly from beach lunches to evening outings.
Summer calls for jewellery that catches the light without weighing the ear down—pieces that move easily between a beach lunch and an evening out. Aquamarines, Tanzanites, and one-heart shaped stone that the brand itself compares to the Heart of the Ocean from Titanic—this summer, colour is doing more of the work. Below, is a list of five standout pieces that are perfect to give that extra bling to your summer fits.
These leverback drop earrings from Jaipur-based Angara feature a cushion-cut AAAA aquamarine—the stone graded in the brand's highest quality tier—surrounded by a full diamond halo in 18KT gold. The leverback closure gives them a slight movement at the ear, which makes them easier on the eye in outdoor light than a fixed stud. Angara operates on a build-to-order model, allowing buyers to select their preferred metal colour, gold purity, and stone size before purchase. All pieces are BIS hallmarked and come with a 15-day return window.
Starting price: Rs. 52,652 (price varies with stone size and customisation).
From Amrapali Jewels’ Sarovar collection, the Aqua Flow earrings take inspiration from the meeting point of sky and sea, translating the movement of water into a sculptural jewellery form. Handcrafted in the house’s signature silver-gold Victorian technique, the design pairs aquamarine-hued stones with intricate metalwork that reflects the Jaipur-based maison’s deep connection to heritage craftsmanship. Founded in 1978, Amrapali has become known for reviving traditional Indian jewellery techniques and reimagining them through a contemporary lens, a language carried forward in these earrings through their fluid silhouette and old-world detailing.
Price: Rs. 57,700 (Though fine jewellery of this kind moves with the day's gold rate, so the figure is worth confirming before purchase).
A heart-shaped tanzanite bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds and faceted blue topaz, set in 14K gold—the brand's own copy draws a comparison to the Heart of the Ocean, and the resemblance holds up. Moi is the work of Puja Shah, who trained in jewellery design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and went on to work with curators at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum of Art before starting the Ahmedabad-based label. The same design is also available in a pink tourmaline colourway.
Price: Rs. 1,31,840.
Candere's take on colour-blocked diamond jewellery, set in 18KT yellow gold with SI-IJ grade diamonds paired against fancy gemstones. At 41.5mm, the design sits closer to a drop than a stud, giving it enough length for evening wear without crossing into statement-earring territory.
Price: Rs. 1,78,721.
Crafted in 18-karat white gold, Zen Diamond’s Solitaire Innate Brilliance earrings reinterpret the classic diamond stud. The design features round brilliant-cut diamonds totalling just over three carats, held in minimalist four-prong settings that allow the stones to command attention. In keeping with the maison’s philosophy of intimate detailing, each piece carries Zen’s signature hidden 0.01-carat diamond on the reverse, resting against the skin as a personal secret known only to its wearer.
Price: Rs. 19,75,354