Bridal jewellery to bring out the blush

Bridal jewellery to bring out the blush





The wedding ceremony is probably the most significant time in a girl's life, and time in a girl's life, and the jewels she adorns herself with, will be remembered by her clan for years, captured in the wedding photo album and videos, to be treasured and revisited and maybe passed on to her daughters. With store fronts lit up with gold and lights, the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras and Diwali fever seeping into even the most hardened non-celebrators, bridal jewellery is under the spotlight. Brides-to-be have plenty to shop for.

WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD
Deck up in heavy gold pieces for the pheras.While certain brides prefer the `less is more' approach, this is your DDay , so there is no harm in putting on an elaborate necklace embedded with coloured gemstones.

JADAU
Although Jadau was introduced to India by the Mughals, our craftsmen enhanced it with their indigenous skills.The main items in jadau are precious and semi precious stones, gems, crystals and beads, all embedded in gold. Its most interesting feature is the meenakari (enamelling work) done on the backside.

KUNDAN
Highly elaborate with layers of precious metals and intricate joint work, kundan jewellery is a classic choice for every bride. It has transcended into the current generation's jewellery box in a leaner form, with designs that reflect an international aesthetic. Make sure your kundan set matches your trousseau when you go hunting for it. So, it's better to carry your trousseau along for the selection.

CRYSTAL JEWELLERY
There has been a lot of buzz around crystal jewellery among the urban set. The beauty of crystal jewels is that they would sit well on a vibrant rust coloured lehenga as much as a pastel green sari. The market is flooded with crystals used as embellishments for necklaces and bangles.They come with intricate motifs of animals and birds.

MATCH YOUR JEWELLERY TO YOUR WEDDING OCCASION

Mehendi
This occasion isn't so formal yet it is a traditional time so wear an ethnic pendant and earring set. There is a chance of experimenting with a maang teeka on your forehead instead of bangles on your arm since your hands will be full... of mehndi.

Engagement
The mangni calls everyone's attention to the ring, so keep the rest of the jewellery light.

Ceremony
The pheras are ritualistic and will be attended and photographed no end. So, it can be your excuse to wear heavy traditional jewellery from head to toe. However, avoid overdoing it.

Reception
The evening reception is a more relaxed and informal party, cocktail parties being the most fun. So, a diamond choker would do along with an exquisite cocktail ring. Keep hair away from your face to bring attention to the stunning diamond jewels. If your gown is jewel-toned, match or contrast it with coloured gemstones.