Decoding Diana Penty’s Four Polki Looks: How Raniwala 1881 Wears Heritage Today

Diana Penty’s Raniwala 1881 looks, in short

Diana Penty wore four Raniwala 1881 looks on the Brides Today cover shoot: a Regal Polki necklace worn as headgear; the Aurelia Wings Choker in rose gold and uncut Polki; the Emerald Majesty Choker; and the Rosecut Bloom Choker, each styled with bangles and rings. One idea repeats across all four: a single dominant piece leads, and everything else is edited around it. It is the same instinct behind The Jaipur Edit, our collection for the city’s 300th year, which reads Jaipur not as a monument but as a living design language.

Great Polki styling is rarely about adding more. It is about deciding where the eye should land, and trusting the jewellery to hold it there. These four looks, all from the Brides Today cover shoot, are a useful study. Here is how we read them, as a Jaipur house that has worked with uncut diamonds since 1881, and why they sit so naturally beside The Jaipur Edit.

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Look one: the Regal Polki necklace, worn as headgear

What she wore. A statement Polki necklace placed across the head rather than the neck, with a sculptural Polki kada, bangles and rings, styled with a hand-embroidered lehenga and a mirror-embellished corset blouse in Malai Beige by Mahima Mahajan. Her hair is worn soft and loose.

Why it works.

The necklace becomes a crown. Worn this way, it echoes the long tradition of Indian forehead and hair ornaments, but with the scale and presence of a full necklace.
It frames the face. The tiers follow the hairline and the central drop rests at the parting, so attention goes to the eyes and the stone.
The hands complete it. With her hand resting at her chin, the kada, bangles and rings are in frame, so the jewellery reads from crown to wrist.
Tone on tone. The soft, candle-lit glow of uncut Polki sits quietly against gold embroidery instead of competing with it.

The lesson for a bride: tradition does not need to be worn in the expected place. Soft hair and a restrained neckline let one grand piece feel modern rather than costume.

Look two: the Aurelia Wings Choker

What she wore. The Aurelia Wings Choker, with Polki bangles and rings, against a blush-peach lehenga with floral embroidery and an embroidered V-neck blouse.

The design, piece by piece.

The wings. Layered, feather-light motifs fan out on both sides of the neck, like wings carved in light.
The centre. A bold octagonal Polki drop anchors the entire design.
The metal. Rose gold, uncut Polki. The warmth of the gold meets the blush of the outfit instead of contrasting with it.
The restraint. Clean geometry, no clutter. The open neckline gives the fan of the choker room to breathe.

The lesson for a bride: when a piece is this architectural, the outfit should step back. The neckline, the metal tone and the symmetry of the design do the styling for you.

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Look three: the Emerald Majesty Choker

What she wore. The Emerald Majesty Choker, with bangles, rings and earrings, all from Raniwala 1881, against a structured corset and printed, flowy lehenga set in red by Mahima Mahajan.

Why it works.

Colour answers colour. Emerald green against red is one of the most recognised pairings in Indian bridal dressing, and here the jewellery supplies the green, so it carries the look.
The neck is left open. An off-shoulder strap and a clean neckline give the choker the whole collarbone to sit on.
One family of pieces. The bangles and ring repeat the emerald and gold of the choker, so the set reads as one design rather than separate accessories.

The lesson for a bride: when the outfit is saturated and printed, let the jewellery supply the second colour and keep the silhouette simple.

Look four: the Rosecut Bloom Choker

What she wore. The Rosecut Bloom Choker, against a Henna Green hand-embroidered saree and structured corset set by Mahima Mahajan.

Why it works.

The jewellery echoes the embroidery. The soft pink of the choker picks up the pink blooms worked across the saree.
Close at the neck, strong at the waist. The choker sits close to the neck, so the structured corset does the talking.
A saree, worn with a bridal eye. The drape and the sculpted corset show a bridal option beyond the lehenga.

The lesson for a bride: let your jewellery borrow its motif from the outfit, and the two will look designed together.

Credits, Brides Today cover shoot. Photographer: Taras Taraporvala. Stylist: Anushree Sardesai. Make-up: Nikita Thadani. Hair: Sanjana Ghedia. Outfits: Mahima Mahajan (looks one, three and four). Jewellery: Raniwala 1881. Source: Brides Today on Instagram.

The four looks at a glance

Each look leads with one hero piece, and everything else is styled around it.

Look one — Regal Polki necklace, worn as headgear. Styled with a Polki kada, bangles and rings. The idea: a necklace can be a crown.
Look two — Aurelia Wings Choker (rose gold, uncut Polki). Styled with Polki bangles and rings. The idea: one strong centre is enough.
Look three — Emerald Majesty Choker. Styled with bangles, rings and earrings. The idea: colour that answers colour.
Look four — Rosecut Bloom Choker. Styled with bangles and rings. The idea: jewellery that echoes the embroidery.

Which of these looks suits your outfit?

Use the four looks as a quick reference. They come from one shoot, so treat them as examples of good judgement, not rules.

If your outfit is red, printed or saturated → borrow from Look three, the Emerald Majesty Choker. Emerald green answers red, so the jewellery supplies the second colour.
If your outfit is blush or peach → borrow from Look two, the Aurelia Wings Choker. Rose gold agrees with the fabric, and an open neckline gives the fan room.
If your outfit is beige with fine embroidery → borrow from Look one, the Regal Polki headgear. One grand piece crowns the look without competing with the embroidery.
If your outfit is a green saree with a structured corset → borrow from Look four, the Rosecut Bloom Choker. A close choker that echoes the embroidery lets the corset lead.

Where The Jaipur Edit comes in

The Jaipur Edit was unveiled in September 2026, as Jaipur approaches 300 years since its founding in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Rather than recreating the familiar symbols of the city, the collection looks closer: at the geometry of a jali, the rhythm of an arch, the symmetry of a façade, the atmosphere of a palace after sunset. It unfolds in three chapters. The Grand Hall draws on Jaipur’s architectural spaces and the sense of ceremony they hold. Chaugan takes its energy from the sporting traditions of the royal city, particularly Polo. Dusk turns to Jaipur after dark, its dressing, celebration and theatre.

Read through that lens, Diana Penty’s looks show the same design language at work:

Scale and ceremony. The headgear look translates grandeur, symmetry and ornament into something worn, the territory The Grand Hall explores.
Geometry and symmetry. The mirrored wings and octagonal centre of the Aurelia Wings Choker share the Edit’s attention to the order of a jali and the balance of a façade.
Heritage worn with ease. None of the four looks treats Polki as a relic. It is worn as a living language, which is exactly how the Edit approaches the city.

Colour as identity. The press release describes a city where colour becomes identity. The red, emerald and Henna Green looks make the same point: colour is chosen, not incidental.

As our co-founders, Abhishek and Abhiyant Raniwala, say of the collection: “The city is familiar, but it never feels ordinary.” The same can be said of Polki worn well.

Explore The Jaipur Edit

What to take from these looks

Choose one hero piece. Let it lead, and keep everything else in service of it.
Decide how colour will work. Rose gold agrees with blush; emerald green answers red. Either looks intentional when it is a decision.
Think beyond the neck. A necklace may be styled as a headpiece. Ask your consultant how a specific piece will sit and balance.
Finish at the hands. A kada, bangles and rings complete the line from neck to wrist.
Insist on the real thing. Polki is uncut natural diamond, set by hand in gold. Our guides explain what Polki jewellery is, how it differs from kundan and jadau, and how to recognise what is real.

A note from our Jaipur atelier

Raniwala 1881 was established in Jaipur in 1881 and is known for its distinctive approach to Polki and diamond jewellery, bringing together traditional techniques and contemporary design. Jaipur has been the home of our creations and of the traditions that shape them. To understand why this city holds such a place in India’s Polki tradition, read Jaipur and the Art of Polki.

See it in person

Pieces of this nature are best understood in the hand. Book a private appointment at our atelier in Jaipur or our Experience Centre in Delhi, or speak with a consultant by WhatsApp or video call. You can also see how our Polki is worn by celebrities and real Raniwala brides.

About the author. Abhiyant Raniwala is Co-Founder of Raniwala 1881, the Jaipur fine jewellery house established in 1881 and known for its distinctive approach to Polki and diamond jewellery. Meet the founders.

Frequently asked questions

What did Diana Penty wear from Raniwala 1881?

Diana Penty wore four Raniwala 1881 looks: the Regal Polki necklace styled as headgear with a Polki kada, bangles and rings; the Aurelia Wings Choker in rose gold and uncut Polki; the Emerald Majesty Choker with bangles, rings and earrings; and the Rosecut Bloom Choker. All four looks are from the Brides Today cover shoot.

What is the Aurelia Wings Choker?

The Aurelia Wings Choker is a Raniwala 1881 choker in rose gold and uncut Polki. Layered, feather-light motifs fan out on both sides, anchored by a bold octagonal Polki drop at the centre.

Which Raniwala 1881 jewellery did Diana Penty wear with a red lehenga?

With a structured corset and printed lehenga set in red by Mahima Mahajan, Diana Penty wore the Raniwala 1881 Emerald Majesty Choker, with bangles, rings and earrings.

Can a Polki necklace be worn as headgear?

Yes. A statement Polki necklace can be styled across the head as a headpiece, as Diana Penty wore the Regal Polki necklace. It echoes traditional Indian hair and forehead ornaments and works best when the rest of the look is kept soft. A consultant can confirm how a specific piece will sit and balance.

What is The Jaipur Edit by Raniwala 1881?

The Jaipur Edit is a Raniwala 1881 collection unveiled in September 2026 as Jaipur approaches 300 years since its founding. It reads the city as a living design language, in three chapters: The Grand Hall, Chaugan and Dusk.

Is Polki real diamond?

Yes. Polki is natural, uncut diamond, set by hand in gold using the jadau technique. For how to verify authenticity, see our guide to recognising real Polki.

How do you style a Polki choker?

Choose one hero piece and keep the neckline open so the choker has room to sit. Match the metal to the outfit’s undertone, as rose gold does with blush, or use colour on purpose, as emerald green does against red. Finish with bangles and rings from the same design family.

What jewellery goes with a red lehenga?

Emerald green is a classic partner. In the Brides Today shoot, Diana Penty wore the Emerald Majesty Choker with a red lehenga: the green supplies a second colour and lets the jewellery lead, while the silhouette stays simple.

Can you wear Polki jewellery with a saree?

Yes. In the Brides Today shoot, a Henna Green hand-embroidered saree with a structured corset was paired with the Rosecut Bloom Choker, a close choker that echoes the embroidery and lets the corset lead.

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