The wedding season is here, and we know that shopping for bridal jewelry is at the top of your list. The bridal jewelry set holds a special spot in the couple’s hearts as it travels with them throughout their life, reminding them of the big day even years later.
When it comes to bridal jewelry sets, Indian brides often go with golden jewelry. However, this year, a versatile range of bridal jewelry offers options from emeralds to Kundan sets. As we enter 2024, let's revisit the top bridal trends and explore what’s in for this year.
Bridal Jewelry Trends 2024
B-town celebrities, from Deepika Padukone to Parineeti Chopra, have been stunning trendsetters for bridal fashion. The wedding trend for 2024 is highly celebrity-inspired, and these celebrities gave us some major bridal jewelry goals. Here are the top 5 handpicked bridal jewelry trends for the year:
1. Polki Jewelry
Athiya Shetty’s wedding look was among the most buzzed bridal fashion styles last year. From the subtle hues to the stunning one-piece polki choker, the actress went all in and broke the traditional heavy jewelry and red lehenga look. Polki jewelry represents timeless elegance and vintage charm that goes well with contemporary wedding looks. From emeralds to rubies, polki jewelry comes with color pops that instantly elevate even the most minimal look.
Athiya Shetty’s in polki Jewelry
Not just Athiya but other popular ladies of the b-town like Parineeti Chopra and Nayanthara were also seen adorned in green kundan Polki jewelry. Polki jewelry is inspired by Indian art and culture. This has made it a staple of the recent wedding lookbooks to retrieve vintage vibes.
Pareenti Chopra in Polki Jewelry | Nayanthara in green polki jewelry
At Ishhaara, we have the widest range of Polki bridal jewelry collections. From Polki chokers to fusion necklaces, you will find all the options you want to recreate a stunning celebrity wedding look.
Have a look at Ishhaara’s bridal Polki jewelry collection, where the beauty of Kundan meets the quality of brass and semi-precious stones and shines with sheer elegance.
Bridal Polki Choker Set | Polki Kundan Bridal Necklace | Uncut Polki Set
2. Meenakari Jewelry
Meenakari jewelry is another fusion jewelry type that represents both traditional and antique essence. It is worn in royal weddings to radiate instant elegance and royalty. Celebrities like Sonam Kapoor and Kareen Kapoor have slayed these dazzling meenakari necklaces at events and award functions.
If you’re planning to have a royal-themed wedding and want vintage jewelry to pair with your dazzling lehenga or saree, meenakari jewelry can be a brilliant choice. At Ishhaara, you will find meenakari necklaces with matching earrings in a versatile range of colors and textures. Check them out here!
Bridal Meenakari Kundan Necklace | Meenakari Necklace Set | Multi Meenakari Pendant Necklace
3. Jadau Jewelry
Jadau jewelry is a fusion jewelry type with gemstones and uncut stones fused on gold jewelry. Well known for its craftsmanship, Jadau jewelry has its roots in Rajasthan and stands out as a premium jewelry type, especially for brides. It symbolizes royalty, elegance, and class.
Bollywood weddings have seen numerous brides style their look with a statement piece of classic Jadau jewelry. From B-town superstar Deepika Padukone, who wore a stunning Jadau choker to complete her all-red bridal look, to Bipasha Basu, who was adorned with Jadau and Polki jewelry, the Jadau trend has been timeless.
Jadau Jewelry
If you’re planning to have a traditional Rajasthani wedding, a piece of Jadau jewelry should be on your list. At Ishaara, we have a versatile collection of bridal Jadau jewelry, including heavy necklaces and classic earrings starting from Rs.4,888!
Oval Kundan Victorian Jadau Necklace Set | Blue Meena Kundan Jadau Necklace Set | Kundan Jadau Necklace Set
Bridal Jewelry - What to shop for?
Bridal jewelry has to be one of the most important parts of your bridal look, as it adds the right finishing touch to your final look. However, bridal jewelry shopping can be pretty overwhelming, especially with all the other wedding preps. With that said, choosing bridal jewelry as a bride can be difficult.
The first step is to map out what jewelry accessories you need to complete your bridal look. Then, check if it aligns with your wedding look. For instance, stones go well with pastel-coloured outfits, and pearls best suit darker hues.
Here’s a list of some basic accessories that every bride must have:
1. Bridal Earrings
Earrings are definitely the most important accessory that completes your final bridal jewelry collection. Investing in multiple earrings is a smart idea, as you can style them for your pre-wedding events as well! However, the bridal earring must be your first priority, and ensure it matches your style/wedding theme.
For instance, if you’re having a royal wedding, heavy layered Jadau, semi-precious or Polki earrings, especially jhumkas would be the best match. You can take inspo from Anushka Sharma’s wedding look as she was adorned with bridal gold Jhumka designed intricately.
On the other hand, if you’re opting for a contemporary and minimal wedding look like Asin Thottumkal, you can pick sparkling Polki studs or drops with intricate and fine detailing.
2. Bridal Necklaces
Bridal necklaces are equally important as earrings – ensure you do enough research before you pick the best. Most importantly, ensure that it is something that’s comfortable apart from going well with your final wedding look & complimenting other accessories.
You will find a wide range of bridal necklace options, from shimmering chokers to exquisite layered necklaces. You can also invest in multiple necklaces to stack them as you wish to create a classic and unique statement look. Take Esha Deol’s stunning red & golden wedding look for inspo!
3. Maang Tika
Most Indian bridal looks are incomplete without a maang tika. However, the least you must do is ensure that the maang tika compliments your bridal earrings and necklaces.
If you’re opting for a minimal look, you can pick a mini maang tika with the same tone/stones as the other jewelry piece. Alternatively, suppose your bridal look is highly traditional. In that case, you can choose a harnessed maang tika with 3 or more chains extending to opposite ends – this also works as a stunning hair accessory.
However, you can also shop for a full bridal set if you do not want to mix and match styles. Victorian bridal sets are a suitable option (in terms of full Indian bridal sets) as they are made out of high-quality brass and have a shimmery antique finish.
You can find our best-selling Victorian bridal sets made of serene, glistening American diamonds and shimmering polki stones – starting at just Rs.9,950. Check these and all other exclusive bridal jewelry collections at our website. Hurry now!
Victorian AD polki kundan necklace set
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I choose jewelry for my bride?
Ans. You can start by creating a list of accessories you want – like bridal earrings, necklaces, bangles, maang tika, etc. Then, choose a style and texture for each piece, considering your bridal outfit and theme. For instance, muted hues or pastel-coloured outfits pair well with shimmering polki stone earrings and necklaces.
2. Which jewelry accessory is most important for bridal Jewelry?
Ans. The most basic jewelry accessory is the bridal earring and necklace. However, accessories like bangles, maang tika, haath phool complete the final look.
3. Are there specific trends in bridal jewelry sets for the year?
Ans. Polki jhumkas and Jadau necklaces are trending, especially among Bollywood brides currently.
