Classic jewellery pieces and festive season must-haves. Also, should you wear your mother's pearl earrings?

Marilyn Monroe got it a little wrong when she cooed that diamonds are a girl's best friend. It's also rubies, emeralds, south sea pearls and tanzanite. But how do you wear such expensive stones? It's criminal to spend so much and look anything less than stunning. Jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali helps out.

Five jewellery must haves
>>A diamond necklace in either jadaoo or cut diamonds
>>A pair of solitaires for your ears
>>Chandelier earrings
>>A large ring either in ruby, emerald or diamonds
>>A pair of bangles because they are feminine and Indian