Gold has always been India’s canvas of choice, but when it is studded with rubies, pearls, or diamonds, it transforms into something bolder, more theatrical. This year’s standout bangles and bracelets show how heritage techniques can still deliver fresh, irresistible drama for the wrist. They don’t whisper tradition, they make it gleam with contemporary pride.
Popley Diamond & Gold Plaza: Blossoms in Gold
A bangle that feels like a living garden captured in metal. Floral clusters bloom in rubies and pearls, framed with delicate detailing that softens the edges. The textures echo nature while the craftsmanship elevates it into wearable theatre. Slip it on, and your wrist doesn’t just sparkle, it blossoms.
Mehta Emporium Jewellers: The Regal Lattice
At the centre, a glowing polki gem radiates outward through a lattice of diamonds, while ruby accents add a sovereign glow. The structure feels both intricate and commanding, like jewellery designed for a throne. This isn’t an accessory, it’s a masterpiece with presence.
Khurana Jewellery House: Elephants in Motion
Look closer, and you’ll see more than stones. Sculpted elephants stride across this bangle, surrounded by ruby blossoms and ornate detailing. They don’t just decorate the piece, they animate it, creating a procession of power and symbolism wrapped around the wrist.
Karan Kothari Jewellers: Circles of Grandeur
Pearls, rubies and diamonds arrange themselves in circular formations that feel architectural from every angle. Seen from above or sideways, the geometry dazzles with rhythm and precision. A bangle that doesn’t just sit on the wrist, it frames it with design perfection.
D.P. Abhushan Limited: The Tactile Classic
Granulated gold, ruby petals and diamonds form a surface that feels almost like fabric woven in metal. It is layered, textured, and alive with detail, carrying forward centuries of craft in a form that feels modern, wearable and unforgettable.
From Craft to Legacy
Studded gold bangles and bracelets have always carried the weight of tradition, but this year’s nominees prove they are also instruments of reinvention.
Celebrating two decades of excellence, the Retail Jeweller India Awards 2025 are recognised as India’s most prestigious platform for jewellery design, honouring innovation, artistry and craftsmanship at the highest level.
These nominated creations remind us that in the world of jewellery, reinvention keeps heritage alive and ensures that true classics never fade.
