Indian Jewellery Guides: Bridal, Groom, Festive, Buying and Care
Every Sirini guide in one place, grouped by what you are trying to decide. Sirini is a Mumbai maker of handcrafted gold-plated imitation jewellery in Kundan, Meenakari and Polki styles, so each guide says plainly what we sell and what we do not. Unfamiliar words are explained in the Indian jewellery glossary, and quick answers are on the FAQ page.
Bridal jewellery, piece by piece
- Indian bridal jewellery checklist: every piece, function by function.
- When to order bridal jewellery online, and how to carry it to the wedding.
- Indian bridal head jewellery explained: maang tikka, passa, sheeshphool, mathapatti and jhoomar, and how to combine them.
- Which necklace for which neckline: a blouse and kurta neckline guide.
- How to wear a choker with a saree, lehenga or kurta: necklines, earrings and hair.
- Passa jewellery: what it is, styles and how to wear it.
- Nikah bridal jewellery: passa, jhoomar and what Muslim brides wear.
- Maang tikka jewellery: styles and how to wear it.
- Nose ring (nath): clip-on versus pierced, and how to wear it.
- Hathphool (haathphool): when to wear it and how to size it.
- Kalire (kaleera): the bridal bangle danglers explained.
- Sheeshphool, sheesh patti and mathapatti: what they are and how to wear them.
- Haar, rani haar, long set and necklace: what is the difference and how to choose.
- Pendant set: how it differs from a necklace set and how to wear it.
- Jhumka, chandbali or danglers: choosing bridal earrings for your neckline and face shape.
- Kaan chain (ear chain): what it is, styles and how to wear it.
- Payal, anklets and jota: what they are, and how to wear, size and care for them.
- Kamarband (waist belt): what it is, its meaning in English and how to wear it with a saree or lehenga.
- Pearl (moti) jewellery: what it is and how to style it.
- Antique gold finish jewellery: what it means and how to care for it.
- How to style Kundan and necklace sets for your wedding day.
- What colour jewellery to wear with your lehenga or saree.
- Indo-western and fusion jewellery: what to wear with gowns, co-ords and sarees.
- Jewellery for a court marriage or small wedding: a minimal checklist.
- Bridesmaid jewellery: how to choose matching but lighter pieces.
- Wedding guest jewellery: what to wear to an Indian wedding and what to skip.
- Engagement jewellery: what to wear to a sagai, roka or ring ceremony.
- Jewellery for a pre-wedding or engagement shoot: what photographs well in Kundan and Meenakari.
- Jewellery for the bride's sister: what to wear, function by function.
- Bridal reception jewellery: what to wear for a second function.
- Mother of the bride or groom jewellery: what to wear and how to choose.
- Winter wedding jewellery 2026: what to wear from November to February.
Groom and regional styles
- Groom's kalgi, mala and brooch: how to style them with a sherwani.
- Rajwadi jewellery: meaning, styles and how to wear it.
- Maharashtrian bridal jewellery checklist: nath, thushi, saaj, bugadi and mangalsutra.
- Gadi thushi: the Maharashtrian choker explained.
- Temple and kemp jewellery: what it is and how to wear it with a saree.
Festivals, occasions and gifting
- Festive jewellery edit: what to wear this season.
- Diwali 2026 jewellery: what to wear and gift, with prices.
- Dhanteras 2026: can you buy imitation jewellery, what to wear and when to order.
- Bhai Dooj 2026 gift ideas for a sister: jewellery by budget.
- Meenakari for festive occasions: colours, pairings and care.
- Navratri and garba jewellery: what to wear and how to care for it.
- Navratri 2026 colours: nine days, nine looks and the jewellery to match.
- Karva Chauth and Teej jewellery: what married women often wear.
- Karwa Chauth gift ideas for a wife: jewellery by budget.
- Jewellery for mehendi, haldi and sangeet: what suits each function.
- The complete jewellery gifting guide: what to choose and when.
- Jewellery gifts for her under Rs 1,000: what you can buy, with in-stock picks and prices.
- Jewellery gifts for a wife under Rs 5,000: what to buy and how to choose, from necklace sets to earrings, bangles and anklets.
- Jewellery gifts for a bhabhi or sister-in-law: Kundan and Meenakari ideas by budget.
- Godh bharai and baby shower jewellery: what to wear and what to gift.
- Christmas and New Year party jewellery in Indian wear: what to wear with a saree, lehenga or gown.
Buying and budget
- How to choose an imitation jewellery brand online in India: 10 questions to ask before you buy.
- How much imitation bridal jewellery costs in India: a price guide by piece.
- Kundan jewellery under Rs 3,000: what you can buy, piece by piece.
- Kaan chain under Rs 4,000: designs, prices and how to choose.
- Daily wear imitation jewellery: what to choose for work and everyday, and how to make it last.
- Rings guide: stacking, sizing and choosing the right ring.
- Bangles, bangle sets and kada: what's the difference and how to wear them.
- Buying a passa or groom's kalgi online: what to check before you pay.
- Bridal jewellery sets under Rs 10,000: what a full Kundan look can include.
- Affordable Kundan jewellery for weddings: how to judge quality at a low price.
- Where to buy Kundan and Meenakari bridal jewellery online in India.
- Buying Kundan jewellery direct from a Mumbai manufacturer: what to check.
- Artificial, imitation and fashion jewellery: what is the difference?
- Real gold or imitation jewellery for your wedding? An honest comparison.
- Gold-plated vs solid gold jewellery: the difference and why it matters.
- Imitation, moissanite and real diamond jewellery: what is the difference?
- Pachi kundan vs Kundan-style imitation jewellery: what is the difference?
- Imitation jewellery and sensitive skin: what to know and what to ask before you buy.
Craft and care
- The complete guide to Kundan jewellery.
- How Kundan jewellery is made: a look inside the craft.
- The art of Meenakari: inside Jaipur's enamelling tradition.
- Meenakari, Kundan and Polki explained: a guide to traditional techniques.
- How to care for and store imitation jewellery so it lasts.
For shops, boutiques and resellers
- Wholesale imitation jewellery checklist: what a boutique or reseller should stock, and how to enquire.
- How to send a wholesale enquiry for imitation jewellery: what to include in your WhatsApp message.
- Visiting a Mumbai imitation jewellery showroom as a boutique buyer: what to bring and what to ask.
- Bulk gifting with imitation jewellery: what to ask a maker for wedding favours, hampers and corporate gifts.
- How boutique staff can explain Kundan, Meenakari and gold plating to customers honestly: a short script.
- Jewellery boutique stocking calendar: what to stock month by month.
- Trade enquiries: see our wholesale page.
- Groom accessories for sherwani boutiques: what to stock.
- How to describe imitation jewellery honestly when you resell it.
- How resellers can handle damaged or wrong-item complaints.
- Bridal jewellery kit for stylists and wedding planners: what to include and how to start a trade enquiry.
- How to photograph and present bridal jewellery for a boutique's WhatsApp or Instagram catalogue.
- How to pack and ship jewellery safely: a guide for stylists and resellers.
- How to set up a bridal jewellery display in a boutique: layout, lighting and care.
- How to price imitation jewellery for your boutique: markup, bundles and festival offers.
- How to write product titles and descriptions for imitation jewellery listings.
Ready to shop? Browse bridal jewellery, Kundan, Meenakari, passa, groom kalgi, kaan chain, kamarband and waist belts, Karva Chauth and Teej, Navratri rings or the festive edit. All Sirini jewellery is gold-plated imitation jewellery made in Mumbai, shipped across India for Rs 200, free on orders of Rs 2,999 and above, with Cash on Delivery on eligible orders, and to 28 countries abroad. Defective, damaged or wrong items are replaced free if reported within 7 days of delivery, and we do not offer refunds or accept change-of-mind returns. Questions? WhatsApp +91 98331 14467.