It’s not news that celebrity weddings in India create a big splash in the digital age, leaving several trends in their wake. Be it the wedding pictures from Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s intimate nuptials in Italy or those seen on Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani-Sidharth Malhotra’s Instagram feeds, massive sartorial lessons were served, one of them being about how to keep it distinct with personalised wedding jewellery.
As celebrity brides say their I do’s to contemporary weddings rooted in tradition, personalised wedding jewellery replete with initials, talismans and significant motifs are reigning supreme. Here’s all that would-be brides need to know about the trend.
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Bollywood celebs & personalised wedding jewellery
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In the past couple of years and in 2023 alone, several Indian celebrity brides—from Anushka Sharma to Kiara Advani—have opted for personalised wedding jewellery that added a special touch to their bridal looks. Such jewellery pieces also serve as meaningful keepsakes or heirloom pieces worth cherishing.
Celebs who wore personalised wedding jewellery
Keep scrolling to take a look at the celebrity brides who chose personalised wedding jewellery for their big day.
Kiara Advani
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For her intimate wedding with Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani chose personalised kaleeras that were designed by Mrinalini Chandra. In a traditional-meets-modern attempt, the kaleeras included a dome-shaped detail with a dedication to Sid’s pet, motifs of butterflies, stars and the moon, and more.
Alia Bhatt
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Alia Bhatt, too, chose custom motifs that had significance for her in her bespoke kaleeras by Mrinalini Chandra—think clouds, waves, stars and sunflowers, amongst others. The actor paired these with Sabyasachi jewellery featuring uncut diamonds and hand-strung pearls.
Athiya Shetty
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Also picking custom kaleeras designed by Mrinalini Chandra to go with her polki jewellery, Athiya Shetty chose charms that were incorporated in her relatively minimalistic kaleeras.
Katrina Kaif
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Katrina’s ornate wedding jewellery was custom-designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee to go along with her traditional red lehenga by the couturier. The wedding necklace featured uncut diamonds set in gold along with handcrafted pearl details.
Rhea Kapoor
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For her intimate at-home wedding, Rhea Kapoor’s look was rounded off with pearl and kundan jewellery from her mother Sunita Kapoor’s collection. Her wedding look—an Anamika Khanna ensemble—was accompanied by a vintage pearl veil from Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas jewellers, which she draped over her head instead of a regular dupatta.
Anushka Sharma
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s wedding in Italy set bridal fashion trends, which are still on the mood boards of many brides-to-be. For her look, the actor chose a necklace encrusted with several precious stones. To give a personalised and meaningful touch, the jewellery carried miniature pictures of her and her husband.
Nayanthara
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The popular South actor married Vignesh Shivan in a starry affair. Her look, styled by Shaleena Nathani, incorporated jewellery pieces featuring talismans and charms that held special significance for her.
Trends in personalised wedding jewellery
In an Indian context, personalised wedding jewellery has been a popular trend for many years. However, in recent times, there have been several new trends that have emerged in this space. Here are some of the trends that are currently popular:
Name or initial jewellery: Name or initial jewellery has become quite popular amongst brides in India. Personalised necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that feature the bride’s name or initials have become a common sight at Indian weddings.
Customised jewellery: Customised pendants, maang tikkas and bangles with a personal touch and details relevant to the couple are all quite popular in wedding jewellery. For those who have a specific design in mind for their wedding jewellery, working closely with a jeweller on the overall design can help create a piece that is unique.
Birthstone jewellery: Birthstone jewellery is also a popular trend in India. Brides are now choosing to incorporate their birthstones into their wedding jewellery as a way to add a personal touch.
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Family heirlooms: If you have a family heirloom that you would like to incorporate into your wedding jewellery, you can have it customised to fit your style. Resizing the piece, replacing older elements or adding to the existing style are all options you can look at.
Meaningful messages: You can also add a special message to your wedding jewellery—a quote, a date, or even a message of love engraved onto the piece. This is a great way to add a personal touch to your jewellery and make it more meaningful.
Where to shop personalised wedding jewellery in India
Here are all the places where you can shop personalised wedding jewellery in India.
1. Tanishq (@tanishqjewellery)
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A well-known brand in India, Tanishq offers a wide range of personalised wedding jewellery, be it name pendants or customised bangles. The trusted jewellery brand has a variety of options to choose your wedding jewellery from.
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2. PC Jewellers (@pc_jeweller)
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PC Jewellers is a trusted name in the Indian jewellery market and offers a range of personalised wedding jewellery. They have a variety of options available, including customised necklaces, earrings, and bangles.
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3. Amrapali (@amrapalijewels)
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If you’re looking for traditional and ornate wedding jewellery, Amrapali is a must-visit brand. They offer a range of personalised wedding jewellery, ranging from customised bracelets to earrings.
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4. Vinita Michael (@vinitamichaeljewelcraft)
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Vinita Michael is a Dubai-based Indian jewellery designer to check if you’re looking for contemporary personalised wedding jewellery. Her collection includes delicate necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more, all with intricate designs and unique engravings.
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5. Zariin Jewelry (@zariinjewelry)
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Zariin is a contemporary Indian jewellery brand that also offers personalised jewellery pieces for weddings. Opt for unique details and engravings that can be incorporated into their array of design options.
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6. Anu Merton (@anumerton)
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The Bengaluru-based designer’s jewellery is made in multiple places—Jaipur, Jodhpur, Patna—and is also available online. For would-be brides looking to shop for distinct wedding jewellery incorporating gold and polki details or precious and semi-precious stones, this is an unmissable label.
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7. Nepra by Neha Goel (@thenehagoel)
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Nepra is a Delhi-based jewellery brand that offers personalised wedding jewellery. Their collection includes custom-made necklaces, earrings, and bracelets with distinct designs and engravings.
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8. Outhouse Jewellery (@outhousejewellery)
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Outhouse is an Indian jewellery brand that offers personalised jewellery pieces. Their collection includes custom rings, necklaces, and earrings with unique designs and engravings.
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Now that you have the information on everything you need to know about personalised wedding jewellery, which bridal jewellery trend or celebrity wedding look do you have on your radar? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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