The wedding season is upon us again, and as always, it calls for lots of shopping! Weddings are not just a place to celebrate and enjoy with loved ones, but for a lot of women, they are an occasion to also indulge a bit of showing off – and why not! With designers launching their latest collections, jewellery stores bringing out new designs and so many inspiring fashion trends about, women have no dearth of options when it comes to flaunting the best of everything – from clothes to shoes, make-up to jewellery!
When it comes to weddings, jewellery is an absolutely necessity – and getting compliments over a beautiful necklace or a gorgeous pair of earrings is something every woman loves. To do this, it’s important to build an enviable collection, and more importantly to keep adding exciting new pieces to it every now and then, and to do something different, once in a while. This wedding season, let your hands do the talking by decking them up with a variety of ornaments. Not just bangles, you’d be surprised at the sheer variety of options that your hands can display!
Kadas
Bangles are of course the first and most basic jewellery every woman wears, but for weddings, a statement kada will take your attire to a whole new level. Marked by its weight and craftsmanship, a kada is a symbol of royalty, and will make you feel every bit like a queen! Take a look at these kadas from Thangamayil:
Usually worn as a single piece on one hand, or both, these kadas don’t need any other bangles to add to their effect. They are true statement pieces that will immediately catch the eye of anyone.
These kadas are perfect for traditional silk sarees, but if you’re going to don a salwar suit or a designer saree, you need something a little more contemporary, like Thangamayil’s elegant fancy kadas
Studded with diamonds and precious stones, featuring dainty motifs, these kadas are perfect if you want to create a more western look, with your traditional outfits. Worn on a single hand, you can pair these with a beautiful wrist watch to complete the look.
Cuffs
Unlike kadas or banglas, cuffs are adjustable bracelets that come in a C-shape. There is no locking mechanism, and because they can be adjusted, they can take to any hand. Cuffs are a statement piece and go very well with ethnic gowns or anarkalis.
Bracelets
If you want a really delicate look, bracelets are your go-to option. For toned-down events, or homely get-togethers, bracelets are perfect – adding an element of bling without looking imposing. Bracelets also create a look of delicate beauty and fragility that very often statement kadas, cuffs or bangles cannot. For young girls, bracelets are always a preferred option.
Cocktail Rings
Cocktail rings burst onto the Jewellery scene a few years ago and they are here to stay! And why not! They look grand and definitely add an extra ‘oomph’ to your ensemble! Usually featuring ornate designs and motifs like peacocks, flowers and leaves – these rings are studded with precious stones to give a rich and sophisticated look.
Full-Finger Rings & Palm Cuffs
If you really want to go bold with your jewellery, and don’t mind being the talk of the event, then these ornaments are just for you! Multi-finger rings, palm cuffs, thumb rings – these are all new trends – and are currently all the rage when it comes to wedding jewellery. While not completely suited to traditional ethnic attire, these rings look absolutely ravishing when paired with a sultry gown, a resplendent anarkali or a heavy lehenga.
Midi-Rings
Again not a choice when you’re going to don a silk saree, but midi rings are still a great way to give an ethnic suit or kurti a different, contemporary appeal. Part of the minimalistic jewellery trend, midi-rings look great when paired with a delicate bracelet or wristwatch, and are perfect for small get-togethers or evening parties.
Haath-Phool
Traditionally worn by North Indian brides on their wedding day, the haath-phool is an integral part of the bride’s sringar in the states of Rajasthan, MP and Punjab. The haath-phool starts from the wrist and covers the entire back of the hand, going up to the knuckles. It’s usually made of kundan or polki diamonds, but at times, can be entirely made of gold or silver. While the traditional haath-phool may look a little overbearing (especially if you’re not the bride!), there are many contemporary versions of it that you can easily flaunt on anarkalis and designer sarees!
Armlets/Baajuband
Baajuband or Vaanki as it called regionally called is a great accessory. While the traditional vaanki is reserved for the bridal trousseau, more contemporary ones look great on sarees, salwar suits and evening gowns. Featuring pearls, diamonds, semi-precious stones or polka diamonds, vaankis come in a variety of designs – kundan, beading, meenakari; and shapes – floral, paisley, peacock, snake or dangling. Pair it with a sleeveless blouse or salwar suit for an extra oomph factor!
With so much jewellery to deck your fingers, wrists, arms and more, there surely can’t be any lack of options for the next wedding! Take your pick, or pick them all and create a gorgeous ensemble for yourself this wedding season!
