Athiya wore a custom all-black saree by Anamika Khanna, featuring detailed lace work and a crisp, structured fit that felt fresh without trying too hard. Styled by Rahul Vijay, along with Jill Lalka, they put together an ensemble where every piece had room to breathe. Because her custom saree had a clean, contemporary lace cut, traditional uncut Polki diamonds and antique settings didn't look overly heavy or old-fashioned. The antique gold and silver work anchored the modern black outfit, making the final look feel timeless rather than overly trendy. The makeup artist kept things clean with glowing skin, neat brows, and a deep berry lipstick that matched the dark saree. The hairstylist pulled her hair back into a tight low bun, ensuring the high neckline of the blouse and her striking earrings took center stage. The antique gold and silver work anchored the modern black outfit, making the final look feel timeless rather than overly trendy.
Founded in Jaipur in 1978 by Rajiv Arora and Rajesh Ajmera, Amrapali Jewels helped change how people view traditional Indian silver and tribal jewellery. The brand spent years studying old ornaments from across India to bring classic techniques into modern designs. The founders even built the Amrapali Museum in Jaipur to store their collection of historic silver pieces.
The house is best known for its work with traditional Jadau and Polki setting techniques, detailed Meenakari enamelwork, and bold combinations of colorful stones like rubies, emeralds, and turquoise. Today, the business operates through two distinct lines. Amrapali Fine Jewellery focuses on custom, high-end gold and diamond heirlooms, while Tribe Amrapali, launched in 2013 by Akanksha Arora, offers everyday silver and gold-plated jewellery for a wider audience.
Over the decades, Amrapali has built a strong presence in movies and on red carpets. They created the jewellery for historical film productions like Baahubali and Manikarnika, and their pieces have been worn by global figures like Rihanna and Angelina Jolie, as well as top Indian actors like Athiya Shetty.
Jewellery Decode
The highlight of Athiya's outfit was her pair of vintage-style drop earrings from Amrapali Jewels. Instead of sticking to a single color, these multi-gemstone pieces brought a bright, surprising contrast against her plain black saree.
At the very top, the earrings feature a gold and silver stud set with an uncut Polki diamond. Just below that sits a smooth, oval turquoise stone, adding a pop of bright blue that breaks up the dark tones of the saree. The center of the earring is shaped like a flower, built around a deep red ruby cabochon that is framed by oxidized silver and tiny pavé diamonds.
From the central flower, five small strands hang down to create a chandelier style. Small dark tanzanite beads link the main piece to the drops, which feature delicate pearls and diamonds. Four of the strands end with smooth white pearls, while the middle, longest strand finishes with a mint-green briolette drop. Against an all-black backdrop, this mix of turquoise, ruby, and mint green turned her earrings into the clear centerpiece of the look.
The ensemble perfectly captured the balance between contemporary ease and traditional roots. While the lace saree felt light, youthful, and modern, the bespoke, antique-finish high jewellery anchored the look in rich Indian history.
