Tuesday, March 10, 2009

jewelry fashion

Dress Art



Wedding jewelry or Bridal jewelry, made out of gold, silver, platinum or diamond depending on
one’s taste and budget, is a very important aspect in an Indian women’s life. If you can afford then designer jewelry and customized jewelry are within your reach. On the main wedding day heavy ornaments that complement the bride’s attire and her personality are worn from head to toe. A typical Indian bride is adorned with the following jewels:
Hair Embellishments: Today hair accessories are very popular and becoming a fashion statement. If the bride wears a diamond –studded outfit the hair accessories also should contain diamonds. Decorating hair with pearl headgear and silver hairpins are also very popular now. In certain Indian communities brides wear elaborate headgear of flowers.
Earrings: Though earrings are available in various styles and designs like small, delicate, heavy and dangling ones and also earrings covering the whole ears, brides wear earrings with a chain that is hooked in the hair. Bride’s earrings are typically made of gold decorated with dazzling gemstones or pearls.
Nose Ring: Indian bride wears a nosering with an attached chain that is hooked in the hair. In some communities brides wear a nose ring with no chains. Available in different designs and styles, earrings have set trends in the fashion world.
Necklace: The most versatile bridal jewelry, usually made of gold, available in varied designs and embellished with precious dazzling gemstones or pearls, is chosen fitting well with the neckline, color and pattern of the bride’s outfit. A deep neckline requires a long neckline while a choker looks fascinating with a smaller neck.
Bangles: An Indian bride wears gold bangles studded with various sparkling gemstones and pearls. Nowadays pretty bracelets are also popular among brides.
Ring Bracelet: This unique bracelet is attached to finger rings by means of chains.
Maangtika is worn on the forehead with a decorative centre piece having a long string.
Other important bridal accessories are head crown tiara, armbands worn on the upper part of the arm, diamond or pearl studded fingerrings, beautiful anklets, toerings, bracelets and golden bindi. South Indian brides wear a waist chain called “Oddiyanam” around their waist.