Jewellery Guide

Evergreen guides from our editors: temple jewellery, the bridal jewellery list, jhumkas, vaddanam and kasu mala.

South Indian Temple Jewellery: A Guide to the Gods, Motifs and Pieces GuideSouth Indian Temple Jewellery: A Guide to the Gods, Motifs and PiecesA plain guide to South Indian temple jewellery: the deities, the motifs, the classic pieces and how to read the nakshi work, with real examples.Read the guide → South Indian Bridal Jewellery List: Every Piece in the Order It Is Worn GuideSouth Indian Bridal Jewellery List: Every Piece in the Order It Is WornA piece-by-piece South Indian bridal jewellery list in the order it is worn, from choker and haram to vaddanam, tikka, jhumkas and bangles.Read the guide → Vaddanam (Oddiyanam): South Indian Waist Belt Designs and How to Choose One GuideVaddanam (Oddiyanam): South Indian Waist Belt Designs and How to Choose OneA complete guide to vaddanam, the South Indian bridal waist belt: types, motifs, stones, how to wear it and how to choose the right design.Read the guide → Jhumka Designs: Temple, Kemp, Pearl, Diamond and Antique Jhumkas Explained GuideJhumka Designs: Temple, Kemp, Pearl, Diamond and Antique Jhumkas ExplainedA clear guide to jhumka designs: temple, kemp, pearl, diamond and antique styles, how they are made, and how to match them with necklaces and outfits.Read the guide → Kasu Mala and Lakshmi Coin Necklaces: Designs, Lengths and How to Style Them GuideKasu Mala and Lakshmi Coin Necklaces: Designs, Lengths and How to Style ThemA complete guide to kasu mala and Lakshmi coin necklaces: motifs, build, lengths from choker to long haram, and how to style them for weddings and festivals.Read the guide →