Hyderabadi Bridal Wedding Jewelry

Traditional Hyderabadi Bridal Jewelry is inspired from the Nizams Jewelry Collection which is world famous for its richness and style. It is mainly made of pearls,uncut diamonds and precious gemstones.The gemstones used are sourced from several locations around the world Rubies from Myanmar (Burma),Emerald from Colombia,Pearls from  Gulf of Mannar, between India and Sri Lanka,Blue Sapphire from Palk Straits,Sri Lanka and Diamonds from Golconda mines of  Deccan Plateau,India. Gold is used only in small amounts unlike other parts of India where 22k yellow gold is the main component. The jewelry techniques used are kundan,jadau,meenakari and navratna that were introduce and famous during the Mughal reign.

Some of the common types of  jewellery included in the Nizam Jewelry Collection are:


Gulbandh



It is a kind of pearl choker that is worn quite close to the neck. It is made with 3 to 7 rows of parallel beaded pearl strings linked together with filigree kundan attachments.These pearl strings are held together at two ends by triangular plaques which end with an adjustable cord for tying at the back.

Jadavi Lachha or Chintaak

Jadavi Lachha or Chintaak

Jadavi Lachha or Chintaak is a kind of choker having pearls on its upper border and gemstone drops on its lower border. The centre body is a band made from linked kundan polki pieces with filigree patterns in it. The hinges in the links makes it quite flexible to wear around the neck.

Jugni

Jugni is a necklace made from 2 to 3 strings of pearls and ends in an exquisite kundan pendant studded with precious gemstones.

Sath lada or Satalda

Satalda Necklace

Satalda is a seven strand layered pearl necklace with each strand having its own pendant and forming seven small necklaces. Sometimes a similar variation is created with 5 layers (panch lada) or 9 layers (Nau lada).

Jadavi Pendant



Jadavi Pendant is a kundan(jadau) pendant worn with a gemstone mala or strand.

Tirmani

Tirmani Necklace

 Trimani means three(tri) gemstones(mani).Trimani is basically made from three different gemstones.Tirmani is a unique aristrocratic Nizami look necklace studded with ruby/emerald and uncut diamond teamed with  pearls to give it a royal finish.

Chaand Baaliya

Chaand Baaliya

Chand Baali is a crescent moon shaped hoop earring made with gemstones and pearls. It is generally worn with Trimani.

Raani Haar

Raani Haar is classy long bridal necklace made with three or four strands of freshwater peals ending in a beautiful kundan pendant embedded with gemstones.

Navratna Haar

Navratna Haar with Karanphool

Navratna Haar is a necklace studded with nine different types of gemstones - Ruby, Pearl, Red Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Chrysoberyl, yellow and blue Sapphire and Hessonite,

Jhoomer

Pearl Jhoomer

Jhoomer is a fan shaped bridal hair accesory introduced during the Mughal era. It is usually made with pearls in the Nizam Jewellery Collection.

Jadavi Teeka

Jadavi Teeka

Maang Tikka is made with a chain string of pearls and a pendant inlaid with gemstones.

Kaan Jadavi

Kaan Jadavi

These are huge elaborate earrings that cover the entire ear. These are made in Jadau style.

Karanphool

Karanphool are flower shaped kundan earrings made from gemstones and have a beaded string of pearls to support the earrings.These are usually worn with  Jadavi Lachha or Chintaak.

Karanphool

Indian Bridal Bangles

India is a land of diversity.Every region and community has its own custom and style of Bridal Bangles.

1. Punjabi Sikh Bridal Bangles: 

Punjabi Sikh Bridal Bangles

Punjabi Sikh brides wear maroon and ivory colored set of bangles known as "Chura". Chuda is always worn in combination with bell shaped hangings known as "Kalire"

2. Gujarati Bridal Bangles:

Antique Ivory Bridal Chuda with Elephant Engraving

 
Bridal bangles of Gujarati community is known as "Haathi Daant no Chudlo" and it is worn with brides saree known as Panetar. These bangles are generally red and green to match the Panetar Saree.These bangles are gifted to the bride by her maternal uncle "Maama". Originally Chudlo used to be engraved from elephants tusk  but due to worldwide ban on ivory it is now made from acrylic or plastic.

Gujarati Bridal Bangles

3. Maharashtrian Bridal Bangles:

Maharashtrian Bridal Bangles

Maharashtrian brides wear plain dark green glass bangles at time of marriage as a symbol of prosperity.

4. Bengali Bridal Bangles:

Bengali Bridal Bangles

Bengali brides have a custom of wearing white engraved conch sea shell bangles shaankha ,red coral bangles pola and an iron bangle loha along with several styles of gold bangles. These bangles may be decorated with gold.

5. Rajasthani Bridal Bangles:

Rajasthani brides prefer to wear lakh or kundan bangles for their wedding ceremony. This are studded with stones and decorated with Meenakari.


6. South Indian Bridal Bangles:

South Indian Brides always wear pure 22k Gold Bangles without any stones at their weddings.

Maharashtrian Wedding Bridal Jewelry

Traditional Maharashtrian Bridal Wedding Jewelry is inspired from the jewels of Maratha Peshwa dynasty and has some uniquely crafted jewelry pieces.Many of these pieces are made in Kolhapur. Some of the most famous ornaments are Haar and Malas like Lakshimi Haar,Chapla Haar,Moongachi Maal,Ghalsari,Kothameerechi Maal,Rudraksha Maal etc.

Karwari Nath:

Karwari Nath is a much loved ornament in Maharashtra especially in Kokan and Western Maharashtra.This piece is studded with pearls called Basra Moti which are as beautiful as rare to find. Its beauty is enhanced with the help of  Ruby and Emerald.

Gulsari:

Gulsari is a traditional Maharashtrian hollow choker made from a single wire of pure gold.

Vajratik:

Vajratik is a glorious traditional Maharashtrian jewellery piece with a beautiful blend of Jondhale Mani-beads in shape of "Jawari" grain

Belpan Vjratik

Bilva-patra (leaf of bel tree) is sacred leaf having sacrificial importance in worship of Lord Shiva. Leaves of this sacred tree are generally trifoliate and are symbolic of Trikal (brahma, vishnu and mahesh).Belpan Vjratik necklace is inspired by nature from this belache pan (bel leaf) motif .

Mohan Mala

Mohan Mala is a long necklace made from several layers of gold beads chain strings and ending a sun pendant. The number of gold bead strings can vary from 2 to 12.

Surya Haar:

Surya Haar Necklace has the motif of Sun's rays.

Kolhapuri Saaz:

Kolhapuri Saaz has special importance for Maharashtrian women and is optionally used as a Mangalsutra. Kolhapuri Saaz is made up of beads (Jav Mani) and different designs of leaves(panadi) with carvings in it. Small pendants having different designs are strung with a big ruby pendant. Kolhapuri saaj has 21 pcs of different designs pendants out of which 10 pcs are reflection of Lord Vishnus 10 avataars, 8 pcs are for Ashtamangal, 2 pcs are ruby stone and green stone and last piece of Taviz Pendant known as ‘Dorala’ is worn for making ourself safe from evil powers which work opposite to God. It has a pendant of ruby gemstone in the center.

This necklace typically have a Masa (fish), Kamal (lotus), Karle, (bitter gourd), Chandra (moon), Bel Paan, Shankha (conch), Naag (Snake), Kasav (Tortoise) and Bhunga (bumble bee), Waagh Nakh (Nail of Tiger), Taviz, Red and Green Panadi, KirtiMukh opposite each other.

Jondhali Mani Haar 

Jondhali Mani Haar is a stunning beaded gold necklace inspired from the "Jawari" - a staple grain of Maharashtra.Dokyatali Fule is a Jondhali Mani with a pendant having engraving of "Sheshnaag Pratikruti" -Lord Vishnu resting on a seven headed serpent named "Sheshnaag".

Champakali Haar

The flower themed Champakali Haar is a series of frangipani buds and looks like a flower garland (gajra).

Thushi

Thushi is a choker necklace with closely bound tiny gold beads. It is accounted as the amongst the popular Kolhapuri jewelry item.

Putli Haar

Putli Haar is a traditional Kolhapuri chain decorated with intricate carvings of Laxmi or Ram-Seeta.

Chinchpeti Haar

This popular traditional choker is a combination of Kirti Mukh and Matsya Print. The Kirti Mukh protects the wearer from negative vibrations and the Matsya Print signifies and enhances purity of thought.

Chandan Haar

Gold Chandan Haar

 Chandan haar is traditional and more elaborate form of regular gold chains. It consists of a row of 3 or 4 chains attached together in a form of a necklace.

Ambada

An antique style bun pin that adorns the traditional Maharashtrian hair dressing called Ambada.

Bangles

Amongst the popular hand ornaments for the bride are Patlya (two broad bangles), Bangdya (four simple bangles) and Gahu Tode (two delicately carved thick bangles)

Kaan Earrings:

Kaan are unique earrings made form pearl.

Kudya Earrings:

These are pearl cluster earrings.

Bhik Bali:

These are men's earrings.