Bridal jewellery is a debatable topic. Everyone involved in the wedding – aunts, mother of the bride, the bride’s mother-in-law and obviously the bride have an opinion when it comes to picking the jewellery.
So, what should you do? Go the traditional route and stick with gold or try something new and risk a faux pas? To save you and put a full stop to the argument once and for all, here are a list of Dos and Dont’s by bridal jewellery designers:
Dos
- Stick to traditional bridal looks for the wedding. You can choose a classic design with diamonds or Polki with a single coloured gemstone like an emerald or a ruby. This works perfectly for all types of weddings, even destination weddings. But, if you’re still dreaming of gold for your wedding. Look up light weight 2 gram gold earrings online. Although they are made of gold, they also have a nice modern design.
- Get lightweight and fun pieces for functions other than reception and the wedding. Because the sangeet and mehendi function will require you to have full mobility, it’s better to choose some light weight pieces like 3 grams gold rings or a single statement piece. You can have a big handcuff that will show off your delicate wrists as you dance or a big diamond choker as your statement piece. All your other accessories should be muted and in a similar style or colour to avoid major design clashes.
- Look for versatility with pieces. The modular design has also hit the bridal jewellery industry and it is pretty simple to detach and change units to get a whole new look in a couple of minutes, You can buy fusion pieces with faceted diamonds and coloured stones with Polkis that work well for both modern and contemporary attires.
Dont’s
- Bridal jewellery designers recommend that you buy jewellery first not the clothes. We’re sure that bridal outfit designers might disagree but there is a kernel of truth here. When you buy your jewellery first, you can find or get clothes tailored to match them but custom made jewellery can cost a ton and take up a lot of time and effort.
- Jewellery is an asset. So, don’t think of it as a one-time purchase. Think of it as an investment. You should buy pieces that you would be willing to wear again and again and something that will hold its own even a decade or two later.
- Don’t go heavy on the earrings. Heavy earrings can cause tears and damage your ears. There are plenty of lightweight gold earrings and earrings with gemstones that look fabulous but won’t tear your ear.
- Don’t mix too many colours. Some things look great in the display but not so much on person. Try on your jewellery after you have your outfit together and edit as required.
