Bridal jewellery you must have!

What’s the most beautiful thing about India?

Think about it for a minute. Is it the abundance of natural beauty: the sprawling fields, the snow-capped mountains and the warm beaches of our country?

Or is it our love for festivals: be it Durga puja, Diwali, Eid and Christmas -- and how we celebrate it?

How about a sport that becomes a religion, in a way!

The real answer is something that is common to all the above points. India’s real beauty lies in being ONE despite the diversity. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.”

Isn’t it fabulous how different we all are, and yet that is what unites us?

Look at weddings, for instance. A Bengali wedding is so different from a Punjabi one, yet both of them are so beautiful and unique in their own rights. The rituals, the proceedings, the rites, the attire – everything is different. Take the wedding rituals of any two states and they are special in their own way. Yet, despite their many differences, there is something that unites all Indian weddings: jewellery.

Yes, each wedding has its own style of jewellery. But gold jewellery is an important part of every Indian wedding. Luckily, Senco Gold And Diamonds specializes in all sorts of bridal jewellery.

Here’s a peek at the must-have bridal jewellery from Senco Gold & Diamonds’ ‘The Great Indian Vivaha Collection’:

Jadanagam, when translated literally, means hair serpent. This plait jewellery for South Indian brides is typically decorated in the Rajasthan-originated kundan technique, in which precious stones such as rubies and emeralds are set in gold. As you can imagine, the longer the plait, the more elegant it looks! Imagine your plait looking like a long, elegant serpent made of gold! Check out the styles available in our Great Indian Vivaha collection. You are sure to fall in love with them.

Want to go for a Mughal princess look? Nothing achieves it faster than a Jhoomar! The traditional fan-shaped accessory can be worn on either the right or left side of your head. It can also be paired with a Mangtika if you like. Most commonly worn in Muslim and North Indian weddings, this simple ornament takes up a bride’s royal look several notches. The Great Indian Vivaha collection has quite the range, with simple gold jhoomars for the demure brides to ornate Passas for the more bold ones. Which one will you go for?

Once pushed to the brink of extinction, the kamarband has made a strong comeback to Indian bridal jewellery must-haves. Worn by both North Indian and South Indian brides, this ornamental waist belt is a great way to flaunt a narrow waist. You can go for either a plain gold kamarband, as worn by South Indian brides, or go for a more ornate, precious stone-studded North Indian style. Whatever you choose, a Kamarband is bound to make you look more gorgeous.

The Great Indian Vivaha collection has a number of different styles of Mangtika, ranging from the simple Gold tika that complements every wedding attire out there, to kundan, polki or diamond mangtika to the South Indian mangtika. A mangtika does a great job of bringing all the focus to your face and is an incredible piece of wedding jewellery. Combined with the optional jhoomar, a mangtika allows the bride to look even more royal than she does on her special day. Bridal earrings Our swoon-worthy collection of handmade bridal earrings has something for everyone. If you are someone who is the quieter type, you can go for simple styles, such as ‘Icicle’, a simple, yet beautiful filigree ear stud from our Vivaha collection. If you are a flashier bride, go for ‘Body of Blizzards’, a brilliantly designed set with a matte effect and chillai work. And not just this, there are many other styles to choose from. Make sure you check them all out.

Two of the most popular chokers from the Vivaha collection are ‘Imperial Drops’ and ‘Royal Elegance’. Imperial Drops features the detailed and precise artwork of filigree, gold net and high-polish touch that is only possible by hours of painstaking work by the most skillful artisans. You wear just this, and it transforms your look entirely. It is a guarantee! The name ‘Royal Elegance’ is in fact, stating the beauty of this piece rather mildly. The Royal Elegance is a head-turner. You wear this, and all eyes will be on you.