Jewelry

Jewelry and weddings have shared a strong intertwined relationship from times memorial. Jewelry constitutes an important part of the marriage rituals. Gold has been the traditional metal of choice for Indian weddings. Jewelry embodies a perfect relationship in its timeless preciousness and strength.

Jewelry these days' has grown to include a countless range from Swarovski crystals to Titanium. Gem studded jewelry is available in a plethora of colors. Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire are the most popular. Baguettes, citrine, aquamarine, garnet and amethyst are also gifted. Sapphire is commonly gifted in the color blue as it's considered auspicious. Platinum is another metal which is gifted and it signifies modernity. Platinum has a classy understated feel and is much sought after by modern-day brides.

Jewelry comes in a variety of settings and geometric shapes. Necklace sets, rings, pendant sets, bangles and bracelets are all-time favorites. Wedding jewelries are region sensitive. 'Punjabis' go for heavy and chunky gold studded with precious stones while Sindhi's and Marawaris prefer light diamond jewelry. Commonly gifted jewelry is made of gold, white gold or is silver, studded with diamonds and precious stones. Those with a lighter purse can gift 'fusion jewels' that act as imitation jewelry and these are embedded with colored crystals, jhumars and kundan.

Fine handcrafted jewelry, jade jewelry and white gold jewelry are the latest rage among wedding jewelry shoppers. Though gold has been the traditional choice of metal for weddings, Platinum and Titanium are fast catching up. Titanium is the metal of the future which is chic and non allergenic. Gold nowadays is not used in its pure form but blended with metals like copper, nickel and palladium to give it a multiple hues. Women of today prefer jewelries which are a blend of tradition and contemporary essence. They go for something that is not too flashy and can be worn on all occasions.