Bridal Jewelry Sets Every Bride Must Consider for her Big Day

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Last Updated on October 4, 2021 by Sagarika Kapoor

When it comes to bridal shopping, there is absolutely no doubt that buying jewelry is one the top most priorities. Jewelry is not only something you end up spending loads of money on, but is also considered to be an investment for your future self. Whether you should sport a Rajasthani Adh choker or a navaratan set on your big day is a question that boggles almost every bride’s mind. And the endless variety in the market only ends up making it even more difficult to choose. Buying jewelry is not just about perfecting your bridal look, but also about making a smart investment. Instead of buying something you’re only bound to wear only once, spend your money on jewelry that you can repurpose even after the wedding. To help you choose, here’s a list of bridal jewelry sets that you must consider for your big day.

Some Must-Try Bridal Jewelry Sets

Rajasthani Adh Choker for a Chic Yet Traditional Look

A twist to the conventional choker necklace, an Adh necklace is an elongated, almost rectangular choker adorned with pearls and other colorful semi-precious stones. Adh chokers are generally popular amongst Rajasthani brides. However, they are now becoming a part of many bridal collections all across the country. Adh chokers are perfect if you want to try something trendy but also stick to the traditional look. They come in many different variants and can go really well with slightly deeper necklines.

The Regal Raani Haar is an Evergreen Style

Just as the name suggests, raani haars is absolutely perfect for a regal look. These are elongated necklaces that can be layered for a heavy, OTT bridal look. If you want to go heavy on the jewelry, layering a raani haar is a classic way to go about it. Whether you’re into gold, diamonds, meenakari, pearls, there’s a raani haar for all kinds of looks. Layer your haars with a choker for a glam look. Alternatively, you can also layer raani haars of different lengths for an ultimate heavy bridal look.

Off-beat Diamond Bridal Jewelry Set

You have probably never seen a bride sport a diamond set on her wedding day. Most brides prefer gold, polki or kundan for the wedding look. However, these days it’s all abput standing out and doing something different. If you too want an off-beat bridal look, try a diamond set to go with your wedding lehenga. Diamond sets are great for whether you want to go minimalistic or opt for a heavy look. For a classic look, go for an all diamond set with diamond maang tikka and nath. You can also go for diamond sets with rubies or emeralds for a more vibrant look.

Bridal Jewelry sets with Rubies and Emeralds

Adding pops of color to your wedding outfit is super trendy these days. If you’re looking for a bridal jewelry set to stand out and not blend in with your lehenga, try out some sets with colored stones like rubies and emeralds. Don’t shy away from experimenting with contrasting colors. They often make for the best and most unique combinations. If you still want to play safe, some common combinations are red lehenga with emerald set, pink lehenga with sapphires or rubies and pink or ivory lehenga with a multi-colored set. For a more subtle look, you can also go monochrome and wear a set similar in shade to your lehenga. All in all, jewelry sets with colored stones will help you up your bridal fashion game and will add a colorful spark to your outfit.

You can Never go Wrong With a Classic Polki set

Polki jewelry is basically made of big uncut diamonds or precious stones that are used in their raw, unpolished and rough form. Polki jewelry comes in many different variants, all of which look absolutely regal. Whether combined with rubies and emeralds or designed with pearls, polki is a classic addition to any bridal outfit or trousseau. However, polka sets are super versatile and are not just suitable for the wedding day, but work really well for any other function as well. If you want to sport a polka set for your ring ceremony or reception, a simple single or double line diamond studded polka set would look gorgeous.

Temple Jewelry is Another Classic Addition to a Bridal Look

Another classic option for your bridal set is temple jewelry. Almost an indispensable part of any south Indian bride’s look, temple jewelry is famous for its use of holy figures of gods and goddesses and nature. These sets are crafted in pure gold and some of them also include colored stones and pearls. If you want a classic, traditional look on your wedding day, temple jewelry is definitely worth considering for its antique yet stunning look. For an OTT look, you can try temple style kamarband, maang tikka, jhumkis and bajuband.

Navaratan Bridal Jewelry Sets

When in doubt, get yourself a navaratan jewelry set. Navaratan basically means ‘nine jewels’ in Sanskrit and therefore navaratan jewelry is one which is made up of nine, different colored gems. The combination of these gems, including ruby, pearl, red coral, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, blue sapphire, hessonite and cat’s eye is considered to be auspicious in Hindu culture. If you’re a bride who believes in traditions and cultural beliefs, or if you’re simply confused which color jewelry to sport on your big day, you must consider navaratan jewelry.

While a beautiful navaratan set will look absolutely stunning with an ivory or bush pink wedding lehenga, you can also wear one of these sets for your mehendi for a playful, vibrant look.

Floral Jewelry for Mehendi or Haldi function

Lastly, floral jewelry is a must have for any bride these days. Functions like mehendi and haldi are incomplete without the bride sporting some kind of floral jewelry. From earring and hathphools to satladas and bajuband, there are plenty of options available when it comes to floral jewelry. Flowers not only add a bit of freshness and amazing fragrance, they also help break the monotony of wearing real jewelry in all the functions. Moreover, floral jewelry is much lighter than real jewelry and will give the bride a much needed relief from all the heavy jewelry. If you’re worried about the weather ruining your flowers halfway through the function, go for artificial flowers. You can even get these customized to perfectly match your outfit.

Some Simple Hacks to Buy Budget Friendly Bridal Jewelry

Buy Detachable Pieces

One of the best hacks to spend wisely on wedding jewelry is to get detachable pieces, especially when it comes to the heavier sets. While heavy pieces look great on a bride, they aren’t really wearable after the wedding. Getting detachable pieces will make sure that you can put your jewelry to multiple uses and can get the best out all the money you spend.

Rent Filler Jewelry Pieces

When it comes to bridal jewelry, one needs filler pieces like maang tikka, maatha patti, nath, haath phool, kamarband etc. These pieces need not be real gold since they are hardly worn again after the wedding. Instead of spending lakhs on these filler items, you can either buy semi-precious or rent out these pieces. This way you can save on the overall expenditure of your jewelry.

Fix a Budget and Stick to it

One of the easiest tricks is to really just come up with a budget. Make a list of everything that you need to buy and how much you’re willing to shell out. You’ll have a rough estimate with you and that will make it easier for you to shop. Instead of browsing through the entire store, share your budget openly with the salesperson. This way they can show you the best pieces in your budget. It will not only help you spend wisely, but also help you avoid getting tempted to buy something off budget.

Select the Diamond Quality Smartly

Diamonds come in many many different grades and qualities. Most often, the differences between diamonds are not even visible to the naked eye. Even though the differences can only be seen by experts, the price of a higher quality diamond shoots up significantly as compared to a lower quality one. Therefore, if you wish to save some money on your bridal jewelry, choose a slightly lower quality diamond over the top quality ones.

Repurpose Your Heirloom Jewelry

This is great hack to save money on your wedding jewelry. Instead of buying new jewelry, repurpose your mom’s or grandmom’s heirloom jewelry and wear it on your big day. In earlier days, jewelry was much cheaper. Therefore your folks are sure to have something heavier and of better quality than anything you can buy today. Wearing heirloom jewelry is therefore a win-win in either case.

Now go ahead and try these trending bridal jewelry sets before you make your choice for the big day. For more such ideas and inspo, stay tuned to Styl Inc Blogs.

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Kashika