ARTICLE BY : Suhani Lotlikar
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Borrowing fashion and beauty inspiration from Bollywood’s most iconic characters has been a continuous practice among South Asians around the world. Whether you’re recreating Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s dreamy purple lehenga from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam or Deepika Padukone’s splendid layered jewellery from Padmaavat, South Asian films and series have a lot to offer. And if you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve surely glanced at director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest OTT production – Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar adding to the pool of endless inspiration.The period drama series features truckloads of heritage fashion and regal jewellery designs here to set the tone for this year’s wedding season. The opulent display of jewellery transcends mere adornment, becoming a narrative in itself, weaving tales of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. Crafted over three years with painstaking precision, each piece tells a story of its own, echoing the bygone era of Heeramandi. Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Indian cultural heritage, the 10,000 pieces of jewellery in the series embody a fusion of classical elegance and contemporary allure. From intricate polki necklaces to resplendent kundan earrings, the pieces exude a timeless charm, adorned with an array of precious stones such as rubies, emeralds, and pearls.Brides, if you’re looking for notes on how to achieve this royal jewellery trousseau for your wedding day, dive in. We’ve curated just the perfect list to make your jewellery shopping experience easy. Sit back, relax and start adding to cart right away!Polki and Diamond PassaDating back to the Mughal era, this exquisite jewellery piece is an absolute essential in a regal bride’s set. Style it with a dupatta resting on your head for a finished look as seen on many characters in the series.92.5 Green Melon And Polki Passa: £456Pearl and Polki TikkaFor brides who love to middle part their hair, this very large tikka design is quite the find. Wear this unique piece for your pre-wedding events to make some heads turn.92.5 Silver Mint Green And Pearl Polki Tikka: £223Kundan BanglesThe secret to creating the perfect bangle set to complete your wedding look is choosing the right statement bangles. Choose these exquisite kundan kada bangles with pearl details as the stars and compliment with glass bridal bangles.Kundan bangles: £125Pearl Chain HathphoolWhen choosing any jewellery for your wedding day, don’t shy away from opting for the loudest, heaviest and most eye-catching piece. Even with a simple addition like hathphools, make a statement by choosing the Kiana by Raabta by Rahul at Aurora’s Collection fitted with dainty pearls.Kiana Hathphool: £300Traditional NathEmbrace traditional jewellery designs with the best pieces like the nath or nose ring. A popular choice among today’s regal brides, the nath will add a soft, finishing touch to your bridal look.Pahadi Nath: £223Pearl Bridal NecklaceReplicating the patterns of a net, the Jaal necklace is a classic bridal necklace design ideal for brides who wish to keep it intricate. The elaborate design of the necklace makes it bridal-worthy while the net pattern keeps it simplistic.Jaal Necklace: £780Rose Gold and Swarovski Crystal EarringsWhile the traditional chaandbalis and jhumkas continue to thrive, you can stand out by opting for a modern interpretation of the traditional earring designs. This head-turning set of earrings finished with 22 karats rose gold plating, jade quartz and Swarovski crystals are just what you need.Outhouse Renaissance Earrings: £369For more information, visit:Aurora’s Collectionwww.AurorasCollection.co.ukInstagram: @Auroras.CollectionMain image: Netflix India
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