Haldi and Mehendi Jewellery Ideas for Brides and Guests

Haldi and mehendi are joyful, colourful pre-wedding ceremonies. Jewellery for these events should be light, playful and practical, since turmeric paste and henna can stain delicate pieces.

For the bride

• Floral-inspired jewellery: flower-style necklaces, earrings and maang tikkas in yellow, white and pastel tones.
• Light jhumkas or ear cuffs that will not pull during long ceremonies.
• Minimal bangles on the hands that will receive mehendi, or none at all until the henna dries.

For guests

• Small jhumkas or colourful drop earrings.
• A light choker or layered pendant.
• Coloured bangles to match the outfit.

Practical tips for haldi

1. 1Choose pieces you will not mind getting turmeric on, or remove jewellery before the haldi is applied.
2. 2Avoid delicate pearls and light-coloured stones, which can stain.
3. 3Wipe pieces immediately after the ceremony with a dry cloth.

Practical tips for mehendi

• Remove rings and bangles before mehendi is applied.
• Keep jewellery away from wet henna.
• Choose earrings and necklaces that do not need adjusting with your hands.

Colours that work

Yellow and green dominate haldi, while mehendi often features greens, pinks and multi-coloured outfits. Gold tones, kundan-style pieces with coloured stones and pastel enamel work suit both.

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