NIFTY NOVEMBER

Gifts galore

The festive season is upon us once more and it calls for some serious shopping. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most anticipated events for Hindus, and it’s all about going big on celebrations – taking care to follow health guidelines, nonetheless.

From shopping to family centric activities, you make the festival more enjoyable when you gift your loved ones the best. We’ve rounded up a few nifty picks for the month of November – so check them out!

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MAZE is a rising local brand of high quality socks, which combines the best of comfort and design to produce fun and comfortable socks that are proudly made in Sri Lanka.

As far as funky colours and designs go, MAZE has a variety to choose from. What’s even more fun is that socks are a gift that is suitable for almost anyone, man or woman; and that makes it our first nifty November pick!

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Azeiya is a relatively new Instagram brand showcasing exquisitely cut pieces of jewellery. When it comes to clean princess cuts, the brand has a number of designs that you’re bound to fall in love with. Azeiya picks each precious stone with purpose, working them into the design of its range of jewellery.

Our favourite picks are the rings – especially the 1.22 carat (cts) blue sapphire set in white gold. Sapphires have been one of the most valued gemstones for several thousand years, and their colour, rarity and durability make them a must-have.

The 1.30 cts padparadscha set in rose gold comes next. Padparadscha is a special variety of corundum featuring a delicate colour that is a combination of pink and orange.

It’s considered to be one of the rarest gemstones and almost no other coloured stone compares with this unique mix of pink and orange.

And finally, there’s the brand’s 12 cts green amethyst ring set in silver. Green amethyst (or prasiolite) is the green variety of the quartz family and its colour is a beautiful light green. Pair these statement rings with a simple jeans and tee outfit, and you’ll achieve the chic, classy and dress down look that most celebrities are currently rocking!

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Another new brand to check out this season is Aiyaana. Available online, the brand offers a range of minimalist pieces that are bright in colour and perfect for the season. Be sure to check out its simple drop earrings; they’re made with 925 sterling silver, and studded with green onyx, moonstones and cultured pearls.

Aiyaana’s long chain of multicoloured semiprecious gemstones is another favourite. But we’re also drooling over the cocktail ring, which is set in sterling silver and studded with blue topaz, green amethysts and peridots.