The wedding season is back again who can forget dazzling jewellery on that special day. The traditional concept of wedding jewellery has undergone certain changes. Earlier, only ‘pure gold’ was the obvious choice while shopping for wedding jewellerey. Today women are more fashion conscious and like to keep pace with the latest trends.

The occasion of marriage is a special one for any person. It is considered a highly sacred bond. An Indian woman regards the day of her marriage as the most important day of her life. To make this special day perfect, preparations go on for months end in Indian households. Jewellery plays a very important role in Indian weddings. An Indian bride is usually decked up from head to toe in beautiful jewellery that complements her attire and her personality.

The jewellery ranges from gold to diamond to kundan to silver. The soon to be wed girls are very much concerned about how she looks on her D-day. I think that today girls prefer branded jewellery. “The girls now mostly prefer bracelets instead of kadas or bangles. Long earnings and cocktail rings are very much in”. Girls prefer lightweight jewellery, which are intricately designed and are artistically designed according to the demand.
Typically, an Indian bride uses the following ornaments:

MAANGTIKA OR TIARA:

The tiara, called the Maangtika in Hindi, is used to adorn the centre forehead parting of the bride. Maangtikas are now available in different styles and coloures. Usually, for bridal wear, a Maangtika with a decorative centerpiece is preferred, with a long string. In the modern times, tiaras in the form of crowns are also being used. The trend of wearing mangtika is fast becoming a fashion statement.

HAIR ACCESSORIES:

The trend of using hair accessories is getting highly popular in today’s times. It is fast becoming a fashion statement. The accessories should co-ordinate with the attire of the bride. If the bride’s dress is studded with diamonds, hair accessories encrusted with diamonds can be used. Pearl headgear and silver hairpins are also in vogue.

EARRINGS:

Earrings are available in every imaginable style and color. They range from small, delicate ones to dangling, heavy ones. Nowadays, the trend is to wear earrings covering the whole ear. Brides typically wear earrings that are attached to the chain, which is hooked in the hair.

NOSE RING (PIN):

The nose ring traditionally worn by Indian brides is in the form of a ring, which is attached to the chain that is hooked in the hair. It is called ‘Nath’ in Hindi. In certain castes, the nose ring is worn without the chain. With the changing fashions, the nose ring is also undergoing change.

NECKLACE:

The necklace is the most versatile piece of bridal jewelry in today’s times. It is available in the variety of styles and colors. The type of necklace is chosen depending upon the necklace of the bride’s dress as well as the color and pattern. Jewelers says girls are demanding lightweight necklaces which catch the because of the artistic design it has.

ARMBANDS:

An armband is called ‘Bajubandh’ in Hindi. It is also a widely used piece of bridal jewellery, which is worn on the upper part of arms. Girls take it as a fashion statement. Along with the trend of armbands the trend of bracelets is fast catching up.

BANGLES:

The bangles are one of the most important parts of a bride’s attire. A variety of bangles made of different metals and studded with different gemstones and pearls is available in the market today. Nowadays, bracelets are becoming popular as bridal wear.

FINGER RINGS:

Finger rings are also one of the most important pieces of bridal jewelry. There are a number of styles available in the market in case of rings. Like other jewels, rings are also available in different metals, colors and gemstones. Generally, finger rings are worn on the ring fingers. However, they can be worn on several fingers, as per the preference of the bride.