The Bejewelled Bride

Old-world opulence combined with an avant-garde aesthetic are trademarks of every jewellery piece by Maala London

ARTICLE BY : Nupur Sarvaiya

There’s no contesting that tasteful jewels can make a bridal look. With one-of-a-kind pieces from Maala London, this task is incredibly easy. The London-based brand, inspired by the cultural bounty of India, offers contemporary, classic jewellery for the modern bride. Every semi-precious bauble from Maala London is meticulously designed and highlights intricate craftsmanship techniques like enamel and Kundan work. From ornate necklace sets to dainty dangles, Maala London boasts a wide array of carefully curated ready-to-wear jewellery including chokers, rani haars, jhumkas, chaandbalis, bangles, kadas and more. Maala London also offers the service of bespoke pieces tailored to a bride’s needs, which makes the brand a bridal favourite. Ahead, five Maala London real brides attest.

Ektaa Kumar Aytan

“From the moment I walked through the doors of Maala London, it felt like I was meeting a friend. Kindo makes you feel comfortable, she’s very collaborative–above all, treats every bride like it’s her daughter’s wedding. They have such a wide variety, from heritage pieces to jewels with modern influences. And these are jewellery pieces you’ll not just wear on your wedding day but the rest of your lives. I cannot recommend Maala London enough.”

Shobhita Manak

“You treated us like family. Despite having a busy schedule and back-to-back appointments, you gave me and Gagan your time and undivided attention when choosing our wedding jewellery, even though it had to be organised at late notice. Both my jewellery pieces from Maala London are forever pieces. Thank you so much, Kindo!”

Anu Patel

“I visited Maala weeks before my wedding and I’m so glad I decided to get my jewellery from Maala London. Everything was amazing–the jewellery and service was second to none. She understood what matched well with the outfits and listened to what I wanted. When the jewellery came, we were so impressed because it looked fabulous. Everyone complimented the jewellery on the wedding day. I 100 percent recommend Maala London to everyone.”

Aman Kandola

“I came to Kindo 5 weeks before my wedding to find a bridal set. She blew me away with her customer service and kindness. Her jewellery collections are out of this world. She turned my bespoke order around so quickly in time for my wedding day. I absolutely loved the set, and appreciate your guidance when buying it to put together my entire look. Thank you so much for treating me like a Queen!”

Priti Sidhu

“I came across Maala London on social media by chance. When my sister and I arrived, Kindo straight away made us feel at ease. She went out of her way to make sure I had tried every option to suit my outfit. Not to mention, her jewellery blew my mind. To all future brides, I recommend going to Maala London for all your jewellery needs, not only are the options endless, the service is incomparable.”