Wedding Jewellery And The Latest Celebrity Trends

A wedding! 

A culmination of dreams and desires – the coming together of two people and their families. 

A wedding is more than just a set of ceremonies; it is about the dreams the bride-to-be might have nurtured since her childhood. Her parents would have wanted so much for their princess and this would be the time, when they would try to make it all happen.

But in the past few years, a wedding has become a lot more about the show – people want weddings that are larger than life and are able to give you pictures that are social media worthy! And a large part of a wedding like that is the look that the centre of attention, the bride, has! 

From the outfit she wears to the latest bridal jewellery designs that she flaunts, everything is chosen with a lot of care and consideration. While the celebrity world has always been an element of desire for the common person, it becomes all the more so, when special occasions like weddings come around. 

The Desire To Look Ethereal – The Fascination Towards Indian Celebrity Jewellery

Let’s face it – we have a genuine fascination with celebrities, and this is something that often transcends geographical borders. We want to imitate the style of Hollywood actors and we idolise our Indian celebrities just as much. And while some might deny it, Indian celebrities, Bollywood and others, can create looks that will leave you awestruck! So, it comes as no surprise that there is so much love towards them and a desire to copy their iconic looks. 

Several brides, smitten by the looks of their favourite Bollywood stars, have often desired to recreate their bridal looks – from clothing to jewellery to makeup and at times, even the location. 

But why does this desire arise? What pushes brides to be to follow trends set by someone else?

• Well, for starters, celebrities are the ones who set the trends – when their weddings are photographed and analysed and posted everywhere, their style becomes a benchmark that everyone aspires to duplicate. 

• And then there is the fact that most of us see the celebrities as a version of perfection. So, the look they have on their wedding day is one that most brides-to-be see as the ‘perfect version’ and obviously want to copy. 

• There is no denying that social media perhaps has the largest role to play here – from Facebook to Instagram and even Pinterest, finding trending looks and locating easy ways to replicate them is actually easier than one would imagine. 

• It is also interesting to note that the stylists that celebrities have will locate or create pieces that might be truly unique and this leads to a discovery of sorts. Many pieces, especially clothing and jewellery, are often symbols of cultural pride and traditions and their use in celebrity weddings shines a spotlight. 

Whether it’s a bridal look with gold jewellery or an outfit that is the perfect blend of tradition and modern mindset, celebrities have a way of setting trends that influence so many people. 

The Indian Celebrity Jewellery Looks That Have Gone Viral!

It’s all about going viral, isn’t it! 

Whether you are a celebrity or a regular person, the aim is often to become the talk of the town – you want your social media to blow up and everyone to be talking about you and imitating you. 

For celebrities, this is all the more important because their success is often directly related to how visible they are. And just like any wedding, these celebrities put a lot of emphasis on their special day too. 

In recent years, there have been some celebrity bridal looks that have garnered a lot of attention. Some were talked about because of how simple and elegant they were, while others became focal points because of how bold they were with the choice of wedding gold jewellery design and outfit options. 

Here is a look into some of the most popular bridal looks in the recent past:

The Pastel Look – Pretty In All Shades Of Pink, Gold And Cream!

• Anushka Sharma almost broke the internet with her wedding look; the pastel pink lehenga, the sheer dupatta and of course, the heritage jewellery pieces. There was a breathtaking choker, a mathapatti and stunning jhumkas. Crafted using uncut diamonds and pearls, these pieces were chosen to complement her pastel outfit. The addition of pink spinel, instead of the traditional gemstones, offered a more personalised look. 

• Kiara Advani chose to go the pastel way too and wore a light shade of pink. But what made her look stand out was the choice of her jewellery. Kiara picked a statement necklace set that had ultra-fine hand-cut diamonds, paired with vibrant green emeralds. And yes, she stopped with that one necklace and matching earrings! 

• Alia Bhatt was yet another pastel bride – who chose to go with an ivory saree and matching veil. She paired her saree with a stunning diamond choker necklace with pearl drops, a sheeshpatti, and matching jhumkas. Given that her saree and veil were quite light, she opted for jewellery that was heavier and it looked perfect on her. 

• Another Bollywood bride who picked the pretty in pastel look was Parineeti Chopra. For her beige and gold lehenga, which was personalised with immense details, she went bold with the jewellery. She had an elaborate light and dark green emerald necklace, with a matching maang teeka. Her baby pink chooda stole the attention and her earrings were kept on the simpler side. 

The Red Bride – Traditional With A Touch Of New

• It was all the news when the world found out that the Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra was going to marry one of the Jonas brothers. It was wonderful to see her stay true to her roots and go completely traditional for her Indian style wedding. Dressed in a deep red lehenga, she picked traditional pieces of jewellery, including a diamond-heavy necklace, maang teeka, nose ring and haath phool. 

• Considered the lady superstar, Nayanthara was a picture of elegance in her vermillion red saree and she went all out on her jewellery. She wore multiple pieces around her neck, including a multi-layer necklace, a heavy choker with emeralds and a lighter green pearl drop style piece. She wore matching emerald green maang teeka and earrings. 

• Katrina Kaif embraced the Indian traditions of her husband to be and picked a vibrant red lehenga, which she paired with traditional Indian style jewellery. Her statement necklace was made with uncut diamonds, set in gold and it matched perfectly with her mathapatti, nath and kadas. Her custom made kaleeras made her entire look, extra special. 

• Another celebrity who shone in the traditional bridal red was Aditi Rao Hydari – her almost plain red lehenga was made special with the golden zari border and the matching jewellery. Aditi went with a reasonably small necklace, which matched perfectly with the statement earrings and mathapatti. Her elaborate nath, made her the quintessential Indian bride! 

Celebrity Wedding Jewellery That You Can Try

When it is your wedding, you are a celebrity in your own right – and no matter how you dress up, you are bound to be the centre of all attention. However, there is nothing wrong with wanting to dress up and look stunning and taking some tips from those who are in the limelight all the time, is a really good idea. 

Here are some ideas that you can consider when you are curating your bridal look:

• Revive and reinterpret – There is a reason why certain types of jewellery are considered heritage and eternal and there is always the option to revive and reinterpret them. Whether its polki, kundan, jadau or temple jewellery, depending on the look you are going for, you can choose pieces that are rooted in tradition. 

• Curated maximalism – There is nothing wrong in going overboard, because when it is your wedding, more can be more! If you have an antique piece that is a family heirloom, you can wear it. If you are someone who likes larger pieces of jewellery such as necklaces or jhumkas, who is to stop you – it’s your wedding after all! 

• Luxe minimalism - In case you think that less is more, so be it. Keep your look minimal but luxe and white gold, sterling silver, rose gold, platinum and diamonds are a great way to go. When you are looking for latest gold jewellery designs for wedding in high-end silver, you can come shop at Unniyarcha. 

• Layer it up – For those who are not really into statement pieces, layering might be a really good idea – consider multiple smaller pieces, in varying lengths, and layer them. You can choose matching works, such as kundan and polki or perhaps you can consider contrasting sets too! But do try it out before your D-Day to make sure that it looks good. 

• Make a statement – Sometimes, bigger is better! While you might want to pick a delicate necklace or go minimal on your bangles, you can afford to go bold with other pieces of jewellery. For instance, the sheeshpatti and maang teeka have become extremely popular with celebrities, and you too could go with a statement piece. 

• The traditional bride – For many brides, their wedding is not just a celebration of their union and joy, but also their traditions. If you too want to honour your traditions, you can consider pieces that are truly traditional. At Unniyarcha, you can find modern interpretations of traditional designs and if you want the gold look, you can pick that too! 

• The return of colours – Celebrities have shown that there is no reason to be afraid of colours, even in jewellery! Vibrant emeralds, radiant rubies and dazzling blue sapphires have all made their way into jewellery collections and it might be time for you to do the same!

The latest bridal jewellery designs that you can use to rock your bridal looks

Weddings are more than just the actual wedding ceremony – there is so much that happens before and even after the wedding. From the haldi to mehendi, from sangeet to cocktail, from reception to grahpravesh, there are so many ceremonies, where you need to rock the bridal look. While the wedding day looks are often given the most importance, you need to pay attention to every look you step out in. 

These are just some of the pieces we suggest that you add to your collection – you can mix and match these to create a range of looks, all of which will make you look like the queen you truly are!

• If you look at celebrity wedding jewellery, you will see a statement necklace often being the focal point and you too can do that. It can be an heirloom piece that has been handed down through the generations or you can pick something spectacular. 

• Traditional pieces like haath phool, maang teeka and maatha patti are all making a comeback, and you can definitely consider these for your collection too. 

• Bangles and bracelets are always a must-have, but rather than going for really chunky ones, you can always pick the daintier options and then stack them. This way, you will have single bangles and bracelets that you will be able to reuse regularly. 

• Earrings, especially glamorous pieces like chandbalis and jhumkas are an absolute essential – you can not only wear them for your wedding and pre-wedding events, but also for all subsequent festive and special occasions. 

In a world that is moving rapidly towards sustainability, there is nothing wrong in making jewellery choices sustainably too. While it might seem trendy to pick pieces that match your favourite celeb’s look, you might want to consider picking based on what would look good on you and what you might be able to reuse. 

At Unniyarcha, we bring to you sterling silver jewellery, including gold-plated ones, that are perfect for those special days as well as for regular use. Whether you are doing wedding shopping or just picking pieces to add to your collection, you will find plenty of options here and each piece is as unique as you!