Guidebook For Brides: Selecting The Right Jewellery

Bridal Jewellery is not just special, but it is totally different from the others. In fact, the jewellery makes the girl turn into a bride, agreed? A jewellery trend comes and goes, but here you’ve to be very wise, you’ve to invest in something which can be worn even later after your wedding is done. Buy the jewellery that is from a reputed brand and even has the elegance, whether it is a piece of south Indian temple jewellery or typical north Indian bridal jewellery, options are endless.

So, here are some popular and trendy designs for the brides or a guidebook for selecting the right jewellery so that you don’t get confused on your D-day.

Tips for Selecting Right Bridal Jewellery

1. Compliment Your Dress

Selecting jewellery which compliments your dress, sync the jewellery with your dress this is very important, for example, if you’re going for an ivory shade of a gown than gold metal will really set off the style and let you glow. 

2. Hair Accessories

Just remember one thing, choose the right hair accessory before you shop for your jewellery. Think about whether you’re going to wear a veil, a tiara, or just a simple accessory to complete your hairstyle, while you shop for your jewellery take your hair items to match with metals you need.

3. Less Is More

Don’t go crazy with the massive look or pieces of jewellery. Just remember when you walk down the aisle you have to be confident not bagged with tons of jewellery. Simple jewellery and few accessories will help anyway and let your dress talk for you!

4. Budget

It is very important for the bride to look for her comfort and as well as her budget, we would suggest picking the right jewellery that would match her outfit, and staying true to your personality and taste is always very important.

Chek out the different styles of jewellery available in the market...

Different styles and traditions of Jewellery available for you to select from

Polki Diamond Necklace

Polki is an uncut diamond that is mined from the earth in a natural way without any lab creations, it’s a raw beauty without any filters and this is what makes a Polki Diamond Jewellery precious, this adds a lot of glamour to any simple outfit and just the perfect one for the brides. You can pair this with a piece of layered jewellery or can pick just one necklace, have a look at these pretty ladies!

Diamond Necklace

Diamond pieces of jewellery have that classy look, and this diamond jewellery can go with any Indian, western or fusion dress. You can pair them with any lehenga or a gown or even a saree, just like these beauties!

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Simple One Chain Diamond Necklace

One chain diamond jewellery would look very elegant, this jewellery can go with any gown or can pair with a lehenga, the perfect look for an engagement or cocktail party.

Layered Necklace

Layered jewellery seems to be a bit heavy, but looks magnificent. You can pair them with any lehenga or saree. Just have a look and decide it for yourself.

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Maang Tikka And Matha Patti

A Maang tikka is placed over the head of the bride with a chain in the middle to part the hair and with a pendant that rests at the forehead. Whereas a Matha Patti is literally a chain that covers your forehead, the combination of Maang tikka and Matha Patti looks stunning on most of the brides.

Baju Band

Baju band and is a piece of jewellery that is worn around arms, and usually made of gold or any ensemble gemstone. It would signify a royal look, but ensure that the Baju band shouldn’t be too tight or too loose, it should be a comfortable fit.

Nath Or Nose Ring

Nose rings are hoop-shaped wedding jewellery item which comes with a small chain which connects to one of the earrings. Not all the brides would get their nose pierced, instead would go for a clip-on ring to avoid pain and irritations.

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Kamarband

This is a piece of wedding jewellery essentially is a belt made of intricate chains and is tied around the waist and flaunts the figure of the bride. You can often see a south Indian bride usually wearing this, it adds certain grace and charm to your wedding outfit.

Bangles And Chooda

So, a bride would look beautiful if her hands are filled with chooda or bangles. The material of the bangle could vary from gold, glass depending on the tradition. A chooda is usually made of plastic and even can be customized based on the needs of the bride.

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Toe Ring  

Toe rings are necessary for Indian brides, these metal bands are usually made of silver and may come in pairs. You can see that even today our mother’s would be wearing these beautifully designed toe rings that would enhance the beauty of their feet.

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Anklet

This piece of jewellery glorify the feet of Indian brides, there are plenty of designs in gold, silver, platinum with cute little ghungroos attached to the lock. But there is a saying gold shouldn’t be worn on your feet and many Indian brides would also believe the saying and that is why gold is avoided for the feet.

Kundan Jewellery

Kundan Jewellery will never get old, it’ll have a classic vibe that makes Kundan jewellery out of the league, and you’ve to agree with us on this.

Punjabi Jewellery

Have you ever noticed a Punjabi bride? She looks different from the rest and a big thanks to her heavy jewellery. The designs and types are endless, they will be wearing a nose ring, mang tikka, a necklace, chooda, the look of a Punjabi bride is timeless and authentic.

Kerala Jewellery

A beautiful Kanjivaram paired with a piece of gorgeous temple jewellery, traditional right? South Indian jewellery has a very big role to be played in a bride’s wedding, her gold jewellery could be the show-stealer of the day.

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Muslim Jewellery

There is something regal about Muslim jewellery which we can’t stop adorning, Muslim brides know how to look classy without going over the top. Gold jewellery is the traditional pick for many Muslim brides, but brides are opting for diamond jewellery as well.

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Lastly, we’ll say that jewellery could be an added beauty, but you’re beautiful the way you are! Do let us know which bridal jewellery was your favorite.