The time when diamonds were a girl’s best friend is long gone; today, pearls are a girl’s one true love and best friend for life.
From Deepika Padukone to Kim Kardashian, everyone is putting their own spin to wearing pearls.
Deepika Padukone paired the Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla off-white saree at Cannes 2022 with a bustier blouse embellished with pearls, crystals, and a stunning statement pearl collar.
A ball gown with an exaggerated basque waist and hand-beaded pearls was made by Prabal Gurung for Alia Bhatt to wear to the 2023 Met Gala.
Kriti Sanon attended the IIFA Awards 2023 dressed in a vintage white saree by Manish Malhotra. The distinctive pearl blouse was encrusted with a thousand pearls covering her bosom.
Janhvi Kapoor perfected her desi girl appearance on the NMACC red carpet while wearing a beautiful pearl-encrusted lehenga by designer Manish Malhotra.
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In a bustier and a satin dhoti skirt, Nora Fatehi had a photo shoot with designers Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla. The dhoti came with a pearl belt, in contrast to the blouse's collar with pearl embroidery.
Sharvari Wagh attended the NMACC Gala wearing an Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla piece studded with pearls. The actress wore a pearl concept blouse with a white tulle saree.
Kim Kardashian wore a Schiaparelli outfit comprising a nude-colored bodysuit over 50,000 pearls that were strung together for the 2023 Met Gala.