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4 Oct 2024

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Purchasing Your First Jewellery Piece: What You Need to Know Are you an avid jewellery lover but a first-time buyer? We've got your back with the 'deets' around making your first shine-abound purchase a marvellous success! If you’ve just drawn your first salary, show yourself some much-needed appreciation for coming such a long way, striking off milestones left & right. Treat yourself to an eye-watering self-love moment and some dainty allure enraptured in everyday-wear jewellery! Investing in your first jewellery piece can be exciting, and nerve-wracking at the same time especially so, as there are a myriad of options to explore online. Yet, this moment shall be immaterialised in the form of, possibly gold jewellery, as a pivotal time of your life - specifically if it’s your first, big, independent purchase. Well, it’s now your moment, where you get to say ‘yes’ to an adornment. That tear-jerking moment is about to happen for you and we’re here for it! We present Mia by Tanishq's stunning selection of meaning-rich, fine-tuned jewellery where you can find your perfect bejewelled match. As investing in jewellery comes with its own little guidebook, we’re here to help you read and interpret it!

Chapter 1: How to Find Your Sparkle? You'll know right when you see it! Just when the sparkle catches your eye, its glistening stature shall positively mesmerise you. You won't be able to help but add it to the cart. Certain factors come into play when you make your choice of jewellery. Some of them are your personal style, your lifestyle, and your preference for metal and gemstone, among other things. With all the factors checked off your list, you can proceed to make the final pick. To further ease up the selection process, we’ve compiled the 5 golden points to consider before you make your first jewellery investment:

1. Opt for a Basic Piece By choosing a basic essential in jewellery as your first piece is a great place to start. Whether you’re then planning to curate an entire, enviable collection of jewellery or simply are shopping for a special occasion, you can never go wrong with the basics. For example, opt for a simple yet sophisticated gold chain, a pair of gold studs or a dainty gold bracelet. You can pair the basic pieces with different outfits. Maintain a minimal vibe with the gold chain serving as a stand-alone piece. Alternatively, you can layer the basic piece with other accessories, like a ribbon tied into a bow, a choker, a scarf, etc. - to add intrigue to your ensemble!

2. Find Something in Your Style If you define your style in a specific way, let it find an outlet through your choice of jewels! Opposed to a randomised pick, choosing jewellery which aligns with your style gives them an edge over other trinkets. You are more likely to reach out for accessories which match your aesthetics on a day-to-day basis. Your first jewellery piece should not have to stay locked away in a closet! Instead, you can wear it every day to complement your various fashionable avatars. If you're still discovering your style and don't have a particular stylistic direction you're leaning towards - here's our recommendation! Opt for a minimally-crafted piece, like an expressive pendant with a gold chain, a pair of twinkling drop earrings or a polished bracelet! As these are lightweight options, they are much easier to style on different occasions.

3. Go for the ‘Show Stealer’ Piece While you can invest all you want in the essentials of jewellery, an aesthetic-lover cannot truly stop themselves from reaching for the ultimate showstopper piece! So, go for the 'show stealer' piece featuring an elaborate make, fit for a celebratory evening or a grand, wedding party. Even if you are not able to wear this piece daily, you can assign the role of a 'Muse' to it. Thoughts about this showstopper piece shall help you sleep peacefully at night and wake up with a sparkly smile! Go on, bring your aesthetic visions to fruition every time you get dressed for an event.

4. Decide on Your Metal of Choice Depending on whether you are a gold or a silver 'girlie', make your first choice of jewellery. Think back on the colour accents you prefer in your everyday trips to get a solid idea. However, if you're just getting into accessorising, the best way to figure out which metal would complement your skin the most is to figure out the undertones of your skin tone. While a cooler undertone makes the silver pop, gold complements a warmer undertone perfectly. You can also decide on the type of metal by keeping your wardrobe as context. If your style is inclined more towards a cooler colour palette, you can go for silver accents. For earthy tones and warm neutrals, gold would be the perfect match!

5. Consider Your Lifestyle The type of life you lead also plays a crucial role in deciding on the type of looks you get to create every day. For example, if you are a working woman, you must be dressed up for your office. On the other hand, if you are a budding university student, casuals and trendy aesthetics may be right up your alley. In either case, a certain set of jewellery pieces may complement your outfits more than others. So depending on how you are required to dress every day to seamlessly fit into your lifestyle, you can pick your jewellery items accordingly.

Extra Tip: Know What You Want to Convey Once you’ve settled on a sentiment you’d like to convey through fashion, the jewellery-picking moment can be further simplified. Opt for Silver charms if you want to portray your affinity towards personal passions and hobbies. On the other hand, you can also opt for gemstone jewellery pieces featuring your birthstone or a lucky gem. By picking specific types of gemstones, you are manifesting different prayers to fruition. For example, if you choose ruby-studded bangles, the rubies would be symbolic of new passions and ever-growing love. If you're gifting yourself emerald-studded jewellery pieces, it's almost like a wish for continued self-sufficiency, peace in your personal life and security! Besides the above-mentioned factors, you must also consider your budget. Sticking to a specific budget will help you narrow down your selection pool to a handful of sparkly options. The next section discusses some of Mia by Tanishq's most sought-after jewellery options among first-time buyers.

Chapter 2: Types of Jewellery to Make Your ‘First Buy’ Count! Purchasing your very first jewellery piece can set the foundation for a specific aesthetic you’d want to embody for life! This could help you establish a direction in your journey towards defining your ‘personal style’. So, make it count! Here are some of our favourite jewellery pieces you can check out as a first-time investor in 'self-loving':

1. A Gold Pendant with a Chain

Made from 22KT gold, the Warli tales-inspired gold pendant is not only rich in cultural and mythological crumbs but also serves as an iconic transition piece. By a transition piece, we mean a jewellery item combining the traditional vein composed of nostalgic essence with a modern finish. Owing to its minimal design, the ‘Warli Tales 22KT Gold Pendant’ can be worn across several aesthetics - from ethnic and boho to indie-inspired silhouettes, the styling scope remains unlimited!

2. Gold Stud Earrings

A pair of gold stud earrings is a classic accessory which boosts the elegance of an ensemble by several points. Our ‘Saura Sketches 22KT Gold Stud Earrings' feature a treasure-trove of sentiment, simultaneously maintaining the signature-Mia minimalist touch. While 22KT gold jewellery is perfect for the first-time investor in jewellery - it is also a style statement, easily pairable with a diverse lookbook.

3. Gold Bangles

Saura Symphony 22KT Gold Bangle We are sure you’ve seen nothing like this before! And, we confidently say so because we, too, have surprised ourselves with this innovative gold bangle design! The ‘Saura Symphony 22KT Gold Bangle' finds the perfect blend between a captivating tale told by the culturally rich tribal groups of India and a modern 'moral of the story'. While our inspiration shines through, our visual muse does not take a back seat either. So, choose this 22KT gold bangle as your first piece of jewellery and slay any ensemble from here onwards!

4. Gold and Diamond Rings

You can opt for a gold and diamond ring as it is a timeless classic. Plus, you simply never have to take the ring off under any circumstance, owing to its delicate ‘bling’ and versatile design. Pair it with your date tonight outfits, your office-ready looks and your Insta-worth OOTDs for a girls' night out. With a stunning piece like our 'Eternal Allure 14KT Gold & Diamond Ring’, replicating the Queenly crown, your jewellery collection is going to grow rapidly - and, we gladly take responsibility!

5. Silver Charms

Moving on to a silver option for our girlies with a cooler undertone and an affinity for metallic charms - here's an intricate silver charm you can get your hands on! With a lustre that never dims and a style quotient which never dips, silver jewellery pieces become a classic option for your first-time jewellery hunt. You can pair the ‘Geometric Grace Silver Charm for All' with your everyday looks - from casual baby tees to tank tops and long skirts, it's got all your aesthetics covered.

Final Word on Recognising Your Sparkly ‘Bestie’ We’ve covered all the basics on ways to choose the perfect first jewellery piece. Consider your take on style, lifestyle, preference for metals and gemstones, etc., before locking in your decision. Investing in jewellery becomes much more fun when you are absolutely in adoration of your choice. So, it’s important that you pick out the piece which speaks to and of your dynamic personality, connects to your passions, and serves as a point of stylistic expression. With all of that in mind, you are ready to start exploring the world of precious jewellery. Mia by Tanishq has several options for you to discover and find the ideal first piece, attached to a reasonable price tag!