What jewelry to wear to a mehndi function

A mehndi is loud, colourful and long. There's dancing, there's the rasm, and there's a lot of sitting on the floor. So the best mehndi jewelry is bright enough for the photos and light enough that you forget you're wearing it.

If you'll be dancing

Pick earrings that move with you but don't pull. Chandbalis are perfect for this. They catch the light when you turn, and they weigh much less than a full jhumka. Green and multi-coloured beads look great with yellow, green and orange mehndi outfits.

Want something on the forehead?

A small tikka adds a festive touch without a heavy necklace. It's also an easy way to look "dressed up" if your outfit is simple.

Keeping it simple

Not everyone wants big earrings. Coloured tops sit close to the ear, go with any outfit and are comfortable from the first dance to the last plate of food.

For your wrists

Mehndi on the hands looks lovely with one bold cuff or a kangan on each wrist. Leave a little space so the mehndi design still shows.

Quick tips

• Put your jewelry on after your mehndi has dried, or wear it on the hand without mehndi.
• Avoid long necklaces if you'll be dancing. They swing and get caught.
• Match one colour from your outfit, for example green stones with a yellow and green suit.

Looking for the bride herself? Read jewelry for the mehndi bride.