5 Most Important Things to Know When Selecting Bridal Jewelry

Jewelry shopping is always a delightful experience and if the shopping is a bridal one, there's double the excitement double the precaution. Just because the market is flooded with jewelry items does not mean it is an easy pickup. Careful understanding and knowledge is required as jewelry buying can be considered an investment.

Jewelry is sacred to women; it is a symbol of purity, prosperity and opulence so no matter how high the price may rise...it is never compromised. As girls we always grow up thinking and imagining our fairy tale wedding- lavish with flowers and precious metals while the prince charming is left enchanted. There comes a point when reality strikes us and we realize we cannot splurge as we had dream!

However, this should not in any way lessen the great fantasized day. Jewelry shopping can be controlled - it will not make you a 'budget-bride' but rather a smart one.

Here are five tips to keep in mind while purchasing bridal jewelry:

Basic things to Fathom

The basic factors to consider include; purity, weight, color and other miscellaneous appeal. Purity of gold must be checked before purchase. Highest grade of gold available is 24 karat which is the purest form and since it is a soft metal it can hardly be a sustainable jewelry. So it is alloyed with a mixture of metals like silver, copper, nickel and zinc to give it strength and durability. The most common 'carat' option is 14k, 18k, 22k, and 24k. Higher the number, higher the purity of gold.

Most jewelry showrooms have purity machines installed in their stores so do not forget to get it checked before you hand the cash. Since it is a wedding jewelry it is expected to be grand and durable. Purchase it from the most reliable source or store and make sure about the identification mark (mentioned later). The color of gold is another fun-forte in selection of one's interest. Gold has many variations; in addition yellow gold, white gold and rose gold are popular option. There are two tones available in the market and mixing different color tones is also an option these days.

Your LOOK

Wedding is not just another occasion where you can compromise, it is YOUR day! Your most awaited day that takes place once in your life-time. You are to be the showstopper of your day midst every other guests who will try to outshine the bride with happy faces, high-spirits and elaborate dressing, put your fighting cap on and select the most suitable jewelry for your most important occasion ever!

First thing to consider before looking for the ideal jewelry is the bridal wear that you are going to be wearing. Simple jewelry may be possibly outshined so it's best to select the heavy ones that will look appealing on stage when everybody's eyes will be fixed on you!

Next comes the nose ring which is a must ornament for the brides in most of the countries. This traditional piece can be transformed into different looks. The 'jhumkas' is the best bridal earrings to opt for. It gives the special look to the bride and enhances the elegance. The necklace set is the most integral and central focus of all the adornments. This highly depends on ones budget, availability and taste. The bride can opt for just the necklace or the necklace set. Advice of family and friends should be considered because it ought to match the lehenga or the saree. Mangal sutra is yet another vortex of marriage ornament. People will be as inquisitive about the mangal sutra as they will be of the ring. The symbol of a married woman ought to be exquisite.

Stone studded armlets can give bride the dignified look. Match it well with the blouse. Gold bangles are yet another essential part of bridal jewelry. Glass bangles placed elegantly in between the gold ones will not just give it a traditional twist but upholds the custom of 'suhagan'. Finger rings or strings connecting the rings to a bracelet is yet another essential gold adornment that should not be neglected.

Waist-band that goes well with the dress and is a unique adornment to be worn by brides. It makes her look elegant and beautiful. Last but not the least are the anklets. Feet can be slightly noticed while lifting the lehenga or saree and this ornament will show how conscious and particular the bride is.

Make sure all these go to be a matching set with your bridal wear and like other priorities this category too should have an advance planning.

Identification

Buying bridal jewelry can be considered an event since the purchase is huge and the gold industry largely profits from this particular event. Needless to say, the jeweler's reputation is also important to consider. In many countries, local law requires that every item of gold jewelry bears a clear stamp indicating its caratage. Always insist on hallmark jewelry so that you have a guarantee about the purity of gold.

Branded jewelers usually stamp the jewelry themselves, displaying both their own identifying mark and caratage or eligibility of each piece. The government has identified BIS as a sole agency and the BIS hallmarking scheme has been aligned with the international criteria of hallmarking. Make sure the bridal jewelries that will last for generation is a genuine and durable one.

Durability and Versatility

Belonging to the 21st century- we not only want to look gorgeous on that particular day but on every occasion demanded. It's not just our buy we are concerned about but the value of our purchase. Jewelry is not just a tool for investment but is something that adds personality. Bridal day - the most awaited, auspicious and fantasized day in a woman's life definitely sustains with jewelry, but no matter the temporary joy of materialism you are to know that you alone are the showstopper not just the jewelry or the bridal wear. I agree I said something contrary in the second point but this point just follows and deepens my statement. Extravagant jewelry does call for the occasion but you wouldn't want to wear it 'just-once' after purchasing for so high a price because something as expensive as jewelry, you want to be sure you get to wear it enough.

Always consider this along that you can wear it on other special occasions as well and interchangeable jewelry is a safe option because of its adaptability to mix and interchange into fresh looks. Durability and versatility is one of the most important things to consider when buying a bridal jewelry.

Price

The price of gold jewelry is determined by the purity of the gold, which alloy is it combined with and by the amount of skill and labor that goes into the piece. The higher the skills, the higher the making charge. There are machine-made ornaments like chains and bangles which cost comparatively less because of less labor required. Bridal jewelry is best to buy in 'fixed-making charges'. Some jewelers offer fixed making charges on purchase of ornaments in a bulk especially during family weddings.

Since making charges differ from jeweler to jeweler and is not organized as such, it gives you an opportune to bargain. However, some branded jewelry stores have fixed prices for their jewelry items as a policy.

If you are having a budget problem managing lavish expenditure on jewelries, there is an interesting substitute. You can wear the ancestral ornaments of your family generation because gold can hardly be old-fashioned; it grows vintage and classic with time. If you nonetheless, want the latest style, you can re-model the same and make something completely new. Nothing would beat wearing the ornaments of your ancestors and creating another milestone on your wedding. There would be immense value attached to heritage.

Conclusion

As the special day dawns, no one can understand the flutters a bride feels to make a great impression in one significant day. All's well that ends well. Make-up to dress-up should all be harmonized. Dress rehearsals should be well rehearsed and with all the luxury vested in the bride along with the happiness she feels on starting a new phase of her life...the day is bound to be even more worth than all the jewelries and expenditures.

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