Perhaps the most visible and important member of South Indian Marriage gold jewellery would be the necklaces. Necklaces are worn in plenty by South Indian brides. There are short necklaces hugging the neck and long sets of necklaces called harams, like the kaasu mala, mulla mottu maala, maanga maala etc. There are also antique necklaces. Brides who love gold invest in quite a number of gold chains and necklaces. If you are a necklace-lover, it would be a good idea to research gold necklace designs with prices prior to going to shop wedding jewellery.

Hair jewellery

Hair jewellery is another favourite among South Indian Marriage jewellery. Most South Indian brides braid their hair and adorn it with flowers and hair jewellery. Hair jewellery can be simple or sophisticated in designs. It is also chosen according to the ceremony and attire. It is mostly a part of traditional South Indian marriage jewellery.

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Arm bands

Arms bands, also known as vanki or baaju bandh, are quite popular among South Indian Marriage Jewellery. They are very common among Tamil brides and Kannada brides. Arm bands are very pretty and elegant along with Kanjeevaram sarees with blouses having short puff sleeves. Arm bands come in solid gold, or with stones, diamonds and many other designs.

Naath

Naath or the nose ring or nose studs are quite a trend these days. This traditional jewellery gives a very traditionally feminine touch even to the most modern faces. Earlier, the Nath was considered as a sign of marriage. Today’s brides either choose to wear nose studs way before deciding to be a bride or use press type nose rings to suit their wedding looks for a temporary fix if they are not into pierced noses.

Waist Bands

A very important part of South Indian marriage gold, waist bands or belts in gold are not just jewellery. They help to hold the heavy saree in place. Waist bands come in many different types. Brides wearing the lighter sarees that do not need holding together wear lighter waist bands. The Kerala bridal waist band is called the aranjaanam, which is a chain that adorns the hip. Heavier designs complement the rest of the jewellery and the bridal saree’s design.

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Bangles

There is no bridal jewellery without bangles. South Indian Marriage Jewellery is no different. Bangles are worn in plenty by South Indian brides. Some go for gold only bangles, solid designs and engraved designs. There are a huge collection of antique designs as well in wedding bangles. Diamond studded bangles are easier on the eye and chosen mostly by Kerala Christian brides whose attire is often white or cream-coloured sarees or gowns. They also choose bangles with white-gold finishing or platinum. Some brides wear a blend of glass bangles of various colours along with gold bangles.

Earrings

There is a rich assortment of designs in Earrings but South Indian brides often go for the traditional Jhumkis. They maybe temple jewellery style or the umbrella style designs. The heavy gold adornment of South Indian brides calls for earrings that dangle and complement the necklaces, Maang tikka and the hair jewellery.

Anklets and Toe rings

Anklets add elegance and beauty to the feet adorned with mehendi. There are light and heavy designs in anklets. Toe rings are considered as a married woman’s sign. The brides wear toe rings in the hindu traditional wedding cultures.