The more things change, the more they remain the same. Or so it would appear as repeated annotations on the sparkle saga suggest. Tradition has always been the loyal consort to wedding jewellery, seeped as it is in ritual and nostalgia. That being said, many jewellery brands are using traditional motifs and vintage styles to design collections that may use history as mannequin but find modern expressions to redefine a contemporary aesthetic. For instance, a dynamic use of gold in an exciting colour palette exercises more choice and versatility; varying moods and occasions can be served using familiar Indian motifs such as a peacock or a lotus or even a classical dance form to redraw a fresh face. Spice curates a special bouquet of brands that present delightful vignettes from the past rendered on an ever-changing palette of pirouetting gems that juxtapose classic with timeless in the perfect alchemy of metal and magic.
Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Floral landscapes of the Mughal Gardens inspire the ‘Begum-e-Bahaar’ necklace centred around a rare 100-carat Colombian emerald
C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons The taamrasa ring infuses the traditional lotus with modern design in 18-carat rose, yellow and white gold.
Orra Inspired by the magnificent dance form—Kathakali and its costume—this pair of jhumkas is the ultimate salute to tradition in brilliant cut and rosecut diamonds and rubies in yellow gold
Hazoorilal Legacy Part of the Legacy collection inspired by the Mughal era, these heirloom pieces are perfect to create your very own regal moment with large uncut diamonds that make simple elegance a statement.
Narayan Jewellers Ear cuffs make a dramatic comeback with this edgy look that marries the concept of combining a ear cuff with a stud to create a contemporary look.
Zoya An intricately enamelled jhumki fuses exquisite polki set in gold to redefine the vibrant bloom of the timeless lotus.
Kalyan Jewellers The Lakshmi haar, crafted from tiny gold coin motifs engraved with images of the goddess Lakshmi and embedded with rubies is delicate enough to merit most moods.
Jaipur Gems The gorgeous gold collection reintroduces gold designs to the millennial using floral miniature paintings as seen in Mughal architecture and paintings.
Khanna Jewellers Inspired by a crown or tiara, this juda-pin--a quintessentially royal hair accessory--epitomises the perfect marriage of the traditional with the contemporary.
A S Motiwala The peacock is the leimotif for these blue enamel chandelier earrings crafted with Forevermark diamonds; versatile enough to be paired with any silhouette but rooted in Indian tradition.