When it comes to pomp and show, a Gujarati wedding easily stands out as the most lavish of affairs. The bride is dressed to the nines, and is laden with gold ornaments. She has a number of necklaces to choose from, most of which are set with uncut diamonds and gemstones. The other ornaments include earrings, borla (head ornament), nath (nose ring), bazuband (armlet), kadas (bracelets) and rings.
All jewellery | PREMJI VALJI & SONS, RAJKOT
Illustration | SWAPNIL REDKAR
An antique yellow gold necklace weighing over 160 grams is very popular with Gujarati brides. Known as ‘dodi’, the necklace set is highlighted with high quality kundan-set gemstones and fine meenakari work.
A Gujarati bride is spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting gold necklace sets. She can settle for a delicate and traditional chandan necklace parure complete with earrings, two-row necklace and chudis, or bangles. The chandan set is known for its lightweight and big form. The necklace features fine openwork design set with gemstones and meenakari. The parure comes with a high polish finish.
She can pick the rajwadi set, a multi-chain necklace with a detailed pendant and matching earrings, maang tikka and bangles.
The bride can also opt for a yellow gold semi-choker necklace set with filigree work and kundan-set gemstones and a fringe of pearls.
An antique judaa, or key chain made of yellow gold patterned with hammered gold beads and accented with filigreed motifs.
The judaa is also adorned with a motif of uncut diamonds and meenakari work.
Pocha is a traditional yellow gold bracelet-cum-ring hand ornament. It is gem-studded and is available in yellow gold or antique gold versions. The ring is detachable and the pocha can be worn as a bracelet as well.
Pocha is a traditional yellow gold bracelet-cum-ring hand ornament. It is gem-studded and is available in yellow gold or antique gold versions. The ring is detachable and the pocha can be worn as a bracelet as well.
Pocha is a traditional yellow gold bracelet-cum-ring hand ornament. It is gem-studded and is available in yellow gold or antique gold versions. The ring is detachable and the pocha can be worn as a bracelet as well.
A hairnet for the bun crafted in yellow gold.
The lightweight yellow gold bazuband, or armlet is adorned with filigree work, meenakari and gemstones.
The heavier bazuband with detailed finials is set with gems, pearls, and highlighted with various textures.
Traditional bridal payals, or anklets are thick bands of yellow gold featuring mesh, filigree and tiny gold beads, and fringed with larger hammered gold beads.
