Jodha Akbar Jewellery

India, with its diverse cultural heritage, is not an exception in producing beautiful pieces of jewellery, which are loved and adored nationally and internationally. One such jewellery set of Indian origin that is traditional, incredibly mesmerizing and one that screams royalty is the ‘Jodha Akbar jewellery design set’.

No one in the contemporary world is unfamiliar with the folklore of Queen Jodha of Mewar and Akbar, the Mughal Sultan;

Jodha Akbar jewellery set in the present times usually consists of a tight neck choker necklace that goes down till the chest, ;Raani haar, long danglers with jhumkas, chained nose rings, bangles with danglers, ring bracelets called ‘hath panja’, rings for the fingers and a custom ‘Rajasthani maang tikka’. The most striking among the pieces is the neck hugging choker necklace, which is also called ‘aad’. These were typically worn by Rajput queens and signified the amount of wealth in the family.

All of these ornaments are intricately designed and are heavier to wear. .In earlier times, a group of at least five skilled craftsmen worked together to make theseexquisite ornaments.

Jodha Akbar jewellery is a popular choice in the bridal jewellery segment for its magnificence and beauty. The ornaments in the set are often made with ornate stones like rubies and emeralds, in a gold or silver metal base. Also available are sets that are made with only gold or pearls to replace the stones.

While these are being dubbed as inherited pieces owing to its antiqueness, nobility, these can be made, just like the olden times, in Meenakari and Kundan work. By wearing the Jodha Akbar set, brides are empowered to have a fresh take on antiquity to portray their unique style; one that matches her choice of attire as well.