The Modern Bride’s Guide to Styling Traditional Jewellery with Contemporary Outfits
Introduction
Gone are the days when gold jewellery was only paired with heavy lehengas. Today’s bride is bold, expressive, and effortlessly blends tradition with modernity.
If you’re planning your trousseau or looking to restyle your family jewellery, here’s how to wear Abhushan’s traditional masterpieces with a contemporary twist.
1. The Bridal Fusion Look
Pair a Kundan choker with a minimal ivory saree or a cape blouse and trousers. Let the jewellery speak while the outfit supports. This contrast draws all attention to the craftsmanship and sparkle.
2. Statement Pieces with Western Silhouettes
Going for a cocktail gown or a sleek jumpsuit? Add drama with a temple-inspired gold cuff, jadau earrings, or an antique gold waistbelt. Balance the heaviness with solid colours and clean lines.
3. Layering is Everything
Stack old and new. Combine heirloom gold necklaces with modern diamond chokers. Layering creates texture, adds depth, and reflects personality.
4. Minimal Doesn’t Mean Less
If you’re a minimalist bride, choose one hero piece. A bold mathapatti or nath worn with a modern silhouette makes a powerful style statement. Less can definitely be more — when chosen wisely.
5. Rethink Dupatta Drapes to Highlight Jewellery
Brides today are draping their dupattas under the arms, over one shoulder, or skipping it entirely — all to give the spotlight to statement neckpieces and long rani haars. Try drapes that frame the jewellery.
Closing Thought
Jewellery is not bound by the past — it’s reinvented every time you wear it with confidence. At Abhushan, we craft tradition that empowers the modern bride to sparkle on her own terms.