South Indian bridal jewellery is rich in tradition, symbolism and craftsmanship. If you are planning a wedding, here is a guide to the classic pieces — and how Gold Palace, Nellore can help you build your set.
The essential pieces
- Haaram — the long temple necklace, often layered with a shorter necklace, in ruby, emerald and pearl temple designs.
- Short necklace / choker — worn close to the neck, in kundan, antique or diamond styles.
- Vaddanam — the ornate waist belt, a showpiece of South Indian bridal wear.
- Jhumkas & chandbalis — statement earrings, often with matching mattal ear-chains.
- Vanki — the armlet worn on the upper arm, usually in a Lakshmi or peacock motif.
- Bangles & kadas, rings, and nose pins complete the look.
Planning tips
Start early — bridal sets take time to select and, for custom work, to craft. Decide your metal (22K gold for tradition, 18K for diamond pieces), your stone palette (ruby-emerald temple vs kundan vs diamond), and coordinate with your saree colours. Set a budget and ask about making charges up front.
Why Gold Palace
Our bridal collections are BIS-hallmarked with transparent pricing and lifetime buyback, and we offer custom, made-to-order designs. Visit our Nellore showroom to plan your bridal set with our team, or browse online.
