Jewellery makes a bride look all the more beautiful. In Indian weddings, wearing jewellery is customary. The jewellery can gold, silver, platinum or diamond, depending on the taste and overall budget.

On the day of the matrimony, heavy ornaments that go with the bride’s attire and her personality are worn from head to toe. A typical Indian bride is usually adorned with following jewels:

Hair Embellishments – These days, hair accessories have become very popular and are considered a fashion statement. If a bride wears a diamond – studded outfit, the hair accessories also should also be diamond-studded.

Besides that, decorating hair with pearls or silver hairpins has also become very popular now. In certain Indian communities, it is customary for brides to wear elaborate headgear of flowers.

Earrings - Earrings are available in various styles and designs like small, delicate, heavy and dangling ones. There are also earrings that completely cover the ears and brides wear earrings with a chain that is hooked in the hair. Earrings of the bride are usually made of gold decorated with dazzling gemstones or pearls.

Nose Ring – Though wearing a nose ring is considered as a very traditional concept, these days, it has become a fashion statement as well. It is also an important jewellery item of a bride. It is worn by mainly Hindu brides. In some communities, it is worn along with a chain while in some it is worn without a chain. Available in different designs and styles, nose rings have set trends in the fashion world.

Necklace – A necklace is one of the most versatile jewellery items. Available in varied designs, a neckalace is embellished with precious dazzling gemstones or pearls. It is chosen according to the neckline, color and pattern of the bride’s outfit.

Bangles - An Indian bride is also supposed to wear gold bangles that are studded with various sparkling gemstones and pearls. Besides that, pretty bracelets are popular among brides.

Ring Bracelet - This is a unique kind of bracelet. It is attached to finger rings by means of chains.

Maangtika – It is worn on the forehead with a decorative centre piece having a long string. The style of a Maangtika also depends on the color and the embroidery on the bride’s dress.

Finger rings – Finger rings are also one of the most important and beautiful pieces of Indian bridal jewelry. There are a number of styles available in the market in case of rings. Like other jewels, finger rings are also available in different metals, colors and gemstones. Usually, these rings are worn on the ring fingers. But one can wear finger rings on several fingers, as per the preference of the bride.

Various other bridal accessories include head crown tiara, armbands worn on the upper part of the arm, diamond or pearl studded beautiful anklets, toe-rings, bracelets and golden bindi.

These jewellery items not only make the bride look beautiful and outstanding but also they make her look a traditional Indian bride. Since the time unknown, jewellery has been considered as an important part of Indian marriages. Jewellery is usually worn on occasion that are associated with happiness. Undoubtedly, wedding is one of the happiest and important functions of a woman’s life that it is why, jewellery becomes an important aspect of it. An Indian bride is supposed to be decked up from head to toe in beautiful jewelry that complements her attire and her personality on the matrimonial day.

Also, the choice of bridal jewelry is one of the most important considerations in an Indian wedding. It is essential that the jewelry is in sync with the bride’s personality and is well-coordinated so that the bride looks her best on her special day.

Some people splurge a lot on wedding jewellery. At times, they even go out of the budget to buy beautiful jewellery for their daughter. But one should spend rationally on jewellery items. Also, it is important to keep in mind that jewellery is also a source of investment. It is a form of saving. In fact, gold is considered as one of the most promising investment options for a lot of people. As and when gold prices keep increasing, people keep on deriving benefits. So, it is not a wrong decision to splurge on jewellery on the wedding day.