A new-age bride’s statement, traditional jewellery with a bold and modern edge is what’s missing in your wedding trousseau.
In the vast canvas of Indian weddings, bridal jewellery has always occupied a very special place. It is not a mere fashion piece for the bride; rather, it signifies emotion, identity, culture and inheritance. Generations of brides have carried the traditional jewellery with pride and dignity, but the brides of today want something more. While they are still carrying the beautiful legacy, they are rewriting the traditions with their own unique take and edge on it. A modern bride wears traditional jewellery as a statement—a statement to honour heritage and individuality.
Gems Maximalism: More is Magnificent
Minimalism is chic and modern, but maximalism is royal. Indian traditional jewellery is anything but minimalist, with the heavy golds, strands of pearls, uncut diamonds and vivid gemstones. So forget the trend of time and embrace the timeless allure of maximalist jewellery with gemstones that pass the test of time. Sophisticated and can stand out on their own—these pieces make a statement like no other.
Couturier Manish Malhotra’s venture in high jewellery has contributed greatly to this style of jewels, thanks to his dramatic over-the-top vision. Recently, at the Cannes Film Festival, his jewels made headlines as Aishwarya Rai walked in more than 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds. Another designer who makes playing with gemstones look gorgeous is Pavit Gujral. Her designs revolve around “go big or go home.”
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Bridal Armour: Jewellery that Empowers
Gone are the days when bridal jewellery was only meant to amplify the bride’s beauty. Today, traditional jewellery not only beautifies but also empowers women. Inspired by the grace and strength that our goddesses and warriors embody, these jewellery pieces are symbolic of a powerful feminine aura.
Crafted with filigree gold, antique finishes and dramatic shapes, these pieces are an avant-garde take on traditional jewellery. Designer Swapna Mehta has quite mastered making fine jewellery pieces that tell stories of heritage and the richness of our craftsmanship. Her fascination with vintage aesthetics creates pieces for modern brides who are bold and fearless. Outhouse is another brand that has found its core in vintage and folk jewellery, creating statement pieces for brides today.
Bold Shapes: Sculpted for Impact
Geometry is an integral part of modern art, and it has made its way into modern bridal jewellery too. Contrary to the soft curves and lines of traditional jewellery, modern brides are opting for the edginess of experimental shapes, such as clean lines, exaggerated curves, architectural contours and natural silhouettes. Think square polki arrangements or triangular meenakari works.
Studio Renn is well known for its unique shapes of jewellery pieces, each collection distinct from another. The jewellery is still delicate and feminine, but it merges with an edgy, ultra-modern structure. London-based jeweller Tomasz Donocik’s high jewellery collection features pieces that merge femininity and grace with structural drama.
Experimental Motifs: Where Imagination Meets Tradition
While florals and paisleys are timeless classics when it comes to traditional bridal jewellery, there’s no harm in trying new motifs that tell stories from a new angle. Modern brides are leaning into motifs that have never been used before in jewelleries, such as celestial constellations, evil eyes, birds in fights, abstract geometry etc.
If you are looking for vintage glam that holds history and an experimental motif, Chanel’s ‘1932’ high jewellery collection is one that you should be eyeing. The celestial motif-inspired pieces exude a timeless opulence and beauty that is still relevant to modern brides. For a more traditional approach, go for brands like Tallin Jaipur, whose designs blend exquisite motifs into both soft and harsh silhouettes.
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It is a legacy reimagined, a modern twist on traditional jewellery that lets the bride shine with both old-world elegance and new-world energy.
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