Sharad Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday, 11 October to Monday, 19 October, with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on Tuesday, 20 October. Each of the nine nights has its own colour, and each colour works well with a particular gemstone. This guide gives you the full colour list, a simple outfit idea for each day, and handcrafted silver gemstone and pearl jewellery to style with it.
Navratri 2026 colours at a glance
The colours follow the weekday on which each night falls. Because Navratri begins on a Sunday this year, the list opens with orange.
How to style gemstone jewellery for Navratri
You need nine new outfits. like festive sarees, kurtas and lehengas in a few base colours can carry the whole festival, and jewellery is what changes the look each night. A few simple rules help:
Let the stone match the day. A stone close to the day’s colour looks deliberate and ties the outfit together.
Pick one hero piece. A statement necklace with simple studs, or bold earrings with a slim bracelet, looks better than wearing everything at once.
Day 1 (11 Oct): Orange
Orange is the colour of warmth and energy, and it suits the start of the festival. It looks lovely in a silk saree with a zari border, a bandhani dupatta or a cotton-silk kurta set.
Jewellery styling: Warm amber and golden-brown tones sit well with orange. Tiger eye is a good match, and golden chain details lift a plain orange outfit without making it heavy.
Day 2 (12 Oct): White
White is calm and clean. A chikankari kurta, a white cotton saree or a lucknowi suit works well, and it gives you a blank canvas for jewellery.
Jewellery styling: Mother of pearl and pearls are the natural choice. Keep the outfit simple and let a soft, pearly set add the glow. Silver tones keep the whole look light.
Day 3 (13 Oct): Red
Red is the most festive colour of the nine. A red Banarasi saree, a bandhani lehenga or a red kurta with a contrast dupatta all work, and red is also the easiest colour to dress up for the evening.
Jewellery styling: Garnet is a deep, rich red and matches the day closely. Baroque pearls add a softer, creamier contrast so the red does not feel too heavy.
Day 4 (14 Oct): Royal Blue
Royal blue looks rich on silk, velvet and georgette. Try a blue anarkali, a bandhani saree or a blue kurta with a light dupatta.
Jewellery styling: Lapis lazuli is a deep blue stone that suits this day well. A long lariat or drop style frames the neckline of a blue outfit nicely, and silver keeps the blue looking cool and clean.
Day 5 (15 Oct): Yellow
Yellow is bright and cheerful. A haldi-yellow cotton saree, a mustard kurta or a yellow lehenga with a green or pink dupatta all look fresh for daytime pujas and Garba nights.
Jewellery styling: Choose a piece with a yellow or sunny motif and keep everything else simple, since yellow already does a lot of work. Silver and pearls stop the look from feeling too busy.
Day 6 (16 Oct): Green
Green is fresh and easy to wear. Think a green cotton saree, a bottle-green kurta set or a pastel green suit for the day, and a deeper green silk for the evening.
Jewellery styling: Malachite has a deep, banded green that looks striking against silver, and pairing it with pearls softens the colour. Green aventurine and peridot also work well on this day.
Day 7 (17 Oct): Grey
Grey is the quiet colour of the festival, and it looks elegant in a modern way. Try a grey chanderi saree, a charcoal kurta with a bright dupatta, or a grey sharara set.
Jewellery styling: Grey is a neutral, so it takes silver beautifully. Go for polished silver pieces, and add a small pop of colour through a stone if you want the outfit to feel less muted.
Day 8 (18 Oct): Purple
Purple suits Ashtami, which is one of the biggest days of the festival. A purple Kanjivaram, a lavender chiffon saree or a deep violet lehenga all look rich and graceful.
Jewellery styling: Amethyst is the obvious match, and black pearls add depth against purple. Wear a bracelet stack if your outfit has heavy embroidery, so the neckline stays clean.
Day 9 (19 Oct): Peacock Green
Peacock green sits between blue and green, and it looks best in silk. A peacock-green Banarasi or Kanjivaram saree makes a fitting finish to the nine nights.
Jewellery styling: Peacock-inspired enamel work is the natural pick for this colour. Keep the rest of the jewellery quiet so the pendant set is the centre of the look.
Quick tips for Navratri jewellery
Think comfort for Garba. If you will be dancing, choose lighter earrings and bracelets that stay put, and save heavier sets for puja and photographs.
Build a small base kit. A pearl piece, a silver piece and two or three stones in your most-worn colours will cover most of the nine days.
Care for your pieces. Wipe silver and gemstones with a soft dry cloth after wearing, and store them separately in a pouch so they do not scratch each other.
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What are the Navratri 2026 colours in order?
Orange (11 Oct), white (12 Oct), red (13 Oct), royal blue (14 Oct), yellow (15 Oct), green (16 Oct), grey (17 Oct), purple (18 Oct) and peacock green (19 Oct).
Which gemstones go with which Navratri colour?
As a simple guide: tiger eye for orange, mother of pearl and pearls for white, garnet for red, lapis lazuli for royal blue, a sunny motif for yellow, malachite or green aventurine for green, silver for grey, amethyst for purple, and peacock enamel for peacock green.
Do I have to wear a different colour every day?
No. Wearing the day’s colour is a popular custom, not a requirement. Many people repeat outfits and change only the dupatta or jewellery.
Can I wear silver jewellery with every Navratri colour?
Yes. Silver and pearls are neutral, so they work with all nine colours, which makes them a practical base for the festival.
Are Style of Meraki gemstones and pearls natural?
You can read more on our blog: Natural or Original? How to Know Your Gemstones and Pearls Are the Real Thing.
Looking for more festive ideas? Read our guide on how to style handcrafted silver and gemstone jewellery this Navratri season.
