Marriages are one time affairs

Wedding is a very special occasion and for most, a onetime affair. Of course exceptions like Elizabeth Taylor can be ruled out. Everything about wedding is special. You have designer clothes, designer make ups, the henna, and the decorations. Then, why should the jewelry be left behind?
- Weddingjewelry is a very special kind of jewelry. They are different for different customs and traditions. Many types of jewelry are included in the Asian culture. Some common wedding jewelry are the Shringar Patti, which is a kind of tiara, usually made of gold, to decorate the head, the maang tikka, which is a gold string with a decorative centerpiece, adorning the partition of the head, the bridal set, comprises the necklace, and earrings matching in design, the nath, which is a traditional nose ring, attached to the hairlock by a gold string, the ring which is worn in the fingers, the bichhua or the toe ring, the churdi, or the bangles, the payal or the anklet, the mangal Sutra, which is a necklace with black beads, the kamarbandh, or the waist band, the baaju band or the arm bands.
- In addition to the above, the Sikhs use a traditional jewelry called mohra to be worn on head which is a very special kind of wedding jewelry.
- There is no special jewelry to be worn in a western wedding except engagement rings. But now there are designer houses who are offering custom built designer jewelry especially for the purpose of wedding. These are made in gold or platinum, and have precious stones attached to them. You can find exquisite designs and makes to suit your taste.
- A lot of web sites are replete with photographs of jewelry to choose from. They have modern designs as well as the tradition ones. But one thing is sure; they sure make the bride look beautiful.
Countries like India have a tradition of goldsmiths, working in gold to design both ancient as well as modern patterns, a show of exquisite craftmenship, some of the most beautiful wedding jewelry in the world. Its designs have been copied the world over.