How to Choose Bridal Jewellery: A Complete Guide for Indian Weddings
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How to Choose Bridal Jewellery: A Complete Guide for Indian Weddings
TLDR: Match jewellery to your lehenga color and neckline first. Polki suits traditional red outfits, diamonds work for pastels. Allocate 10-15% of wedding budget. Buy necklace + earrings, rent the rest. Start shopping 6-8 months before. Test for weight comfort (200-400g average). Natural diamonds hold heirloom value, lab-grown depreciate fast. Deep necklines need long haars, high necks skip necklaces entirely. Choosing bridal jewellery comes down to three factors: your wedding outfit details, your face shape and neckline, and whether you want traditional heirloom pieces or contemporary designs. Start with your lehenga's embroidery and color palette, then build your jewellery around neckline depth and your personal comfort with weight and volume. Indian bridal jewellery spans four primary categories: Polki and Kundan: Uncut diamonds set in gold (polki) or glass stones in refined gold (kundan). These work best for traditional red, maroon, and pink lehengas. Polki offers natural brilliance and holds value as real diamonds. Temple Jewellery: South Indian antique gold with deity motifs. Ideal for Kanjivaram silk sarees and cultural ceremonies. Diamond Sets: Contemporary cut diamonds in white or rose gold. Perfect for pastels, ivory, and modern silhouettes. Jadau and Meenakari: Gemstone-studded pieces with colorful enamel work. Best for vibrant lehengas with heavy embellishment. Your blouse neckline determines which neckpiece works: Deep neck or sweetheart: Long rani haar or layered necklaces High neck or collar: Skip the necklace entirely, focus on statement earrings and maang tikka Round neck: Choker sets or mid-length necklaces Off-shoulder: Choker with chandelier earrings Oval face: Any earring style works, especially jhumkas and chandbalis Round face: Elongated danglers or long earrings to add length Heart-shaped face: Chandelier or triangular earrings Square face: Rounded jhumkas or circular hoops to soften angles Real talk: you're wearing this jewellery for 8-12 hours minimum. Traditional full bridal sets weigh 200-400 grams. If you're not used to heavy jewellery, test pieces beforehand. Many brides now split their look - heavy necklace for ceremony, lighter set for reception. Polki jewellery tends to be lighter than solid gold temple jewellery while still delivering visual impact. Standard rule: allocate 10-15% of your total wedding budget to bridal jewellery. For ₹15-25 lakhs budget: Focus on one statement piece (necklace or maang tikka) in natural diamonds or polki, rent the rest. For ₹25 lakhs+ budget: Invest in a complete polki or diamond set you'll re-wear for anniversaries and family functions. Smart move: Buy your neckpiece and earrings, rent the haathphool, nath, and bajuband. You'll rarely wear these again. Natural diamonds and polki hold resale value and can be passed down as family heirlooms. Lab-grown diamonds cost 40-60% less but depreciate rapidly. For bridal jewellery you plan to keep for decades or pass to your children, natural stones make financial sense. For trendy or experimental pieces you might not wear again, lab-grown works fine. Walk away if: Seller can't provide certification for diamonds "Polki" pieces are priced too low (likely glass or lab-grown marketed as uncut diamonds) No buyback or exchange policy Pressure to decide immediately Vague gold purity details 6-8 months before wedding: Start researching styles and visiting showrooms. This gives time for custom designs. 3-4 months before: Finalize your main pieces after your outfit is confirmed. 1 month before: Pick up completed custom pieces and do full look trials with hair and makeup. At Diaamonte, we specialize in natural diamond and authentic polki bridal sets crafted for heirloom quality. Every piece comes with: IGI/GIA certification for diamond pieces Transparent pricing with detailed breakdowns Lifetime exchange policy Custom design services included In-house polki sourcing (no middleman markup) Our bridal consultations are free and pressure-free. We help you build a set that works with your outfit, your face shape, and your budget - whether that's ₹3 lakhs or ₹30 lakhs. ✓ Jewellery complements your outfit color and embroideryUnderstanding Your Bridal Jewellery Options
Match Jewellery to Your Neckline
Face Shape and Earring Selection
Weight and Comfort Considerations
Budget Allocation Strategy
Natural Diamonds vs. Lab-Grown: What Actually Matters
Red Flags When Shopping
Timeline: When to Start Shopping
The Diaamonte Difference
Final Checklist Before You Buy
✓ Weight is manageable for full-day wear
✓ Neckpiece suits your blouse neckline
✓ Earrings flatter your face shape
✓ Certification provided for diamonds/polki
✓ Clear return and exchange policy
✓ Final price in writing before any customization
Ready to find your perfect bridal set? Book a consultation at Diaamonte or explore our natural diamond and polki collections online. We ship across India with full insurance and authentication.
