Bridal Jewellery Box

Make way for the just married TV couple in town - Ekta Kaul and Sumeet Vyas. As their Instagrams are up-to-date with the scoops from their wedding, good wishes are not ceasing to pour in. However, it is their couple picture that is fetching a lot of compliments for them. There is no denying that the duo looked resplendant on their big day. But you have to give to Ekta for amping up the glam quotient. She stole the show, hands down in her maroon lehenga. The unique choice of the lehenga's colour is worth taking note of, by the way. It has all the trapping to set the tone for the upcoming wedding season too. On top of that, her jewellery choices are also commendable. Mathapatta with pearl infused a bridal feel into her look while the Polki set adorning her neckline worked like a charm. Must say, this TV bride has championed the bridal game.  Author: Deepa Mishra Disclaimer: All images used in the blog have been sourced from Google purely for the purpose of info...

You may have surely heard of Thewa jewellery . It is essentially a hand crafted design technique that involves fusing of gold with molten glass. The coloured glass base, embossed with golden miniature artwork, is the special attraction of the Thewa work. Thewa pendants therefore are a famous jewel for their hues and exquisite patterns. Apart from jewellery, this art is also used to craft other decorative items such as glass photo frames, trays, glass ware, glass jewellery boxes , lamp shades, flower vases, crystal wine glasses, flasks, glass pots, antique crystal chandeliers, glass coasters, glass lamp shades and glass paintings. Thewa is a local Rajasthani word which literally means setting. Generally, Thewa jewellery follows two patterns — Hindu mythological stories and legends from the land of Rajput kings. However, natural scenery displaying animals, flora and fauna too is beautifully manifested through this art. In other words, it does not only ornament your bea...

One of my assignments, required me to study the jewellery culture of India . Needless to say that every region here has its own specialties. But it is noteworthy that jhumka is one such jewel that is beyond culture, era, region, religion and language. This bell-shaped ear ornament is believed to have originated in the temples of South India, Bengal, Orissa and Central India centuries ago but with the passage of time, has made a special place in every culture. Today, if you walk into a north Indian wedding, from the bride to the family members and the guests, you will notice most of them flaunting this gorgeous pair . From hoop-jhumkas and multi-step designs to oversize ones, there is a spectacle of jhumkas  to feast your eyes on. When you travel to the land of sand dunes, Rajasthan, you’ll be even more fascinated by the kaanphool version of this pair which is essentially ear-crawlers with jhumka bells. Maharashtra’s bridal earrings too goes by the same name and even ...

Indian wedding rituals are just like a countdown. As the date nears, the celebration hots up. The number of guests increases. The rituals are even more elaborate. But in the case of a celebrity marriage, it is another level of jubilation. While the couple and the family is immersed in the revelry and rituals, fans get some serious fashion goals to chase. Not just the bride and the groom, even their guests flaunt some breath-taking designer clothes and fancy jewellery to look out for. After Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan, now it is comedienne Bharti Singh who is all set to tie the knot with her long time beau Harsh Limbachiyaa and with that, we are in for another round of celebrity fashion parade. The celebrations have already kicked off in the couple’s respective households and to begin with, Bharti’s family had held the choora  ceremony where she had donned a traditional pink lehenga with golden zari work. This gorgeous outfit was further adorned with lavish temple je...

Traditional jewellery is like wine, it gets better and better with time. The recent box office hit Prem Ratan Dhan Payo starring Sonam Kapoor and Salman Khan that showcased PNG’s most exclusive and vibrant traditional jewellery collection have left all the fashion-conscious trendsetters in the town spellbound with its detail specific and vibrant designs. Vintage jewellery is all about royalty and heritage. From the majestic head accessories to the magnificent necklaces, the collection contained exceptional designs, spread across Choker sets , Chaandbalis, Maang Tikas and Kangans. But why keep the beauty of these precious stones limited to the big screen, when they can make you feel like the princess of any celebration you step in? When it comes to traditional jewellery , creating something exceptional is one difficult job. Hundreds of designs and techniques are brought into practice to come up with one finalized adornment. Beni ka kaam, Jadau, Moti Powai, Meenakari, Gold Ravaa Work...