With coordinated jewellery sets for the couple, the jeweller created a cohesive visual identity for the wedding, reminiscent of classical South Indian royalty
Hyderabad: Shree Jewellers has been at the centre of conversations for creating elaborate coordinated gold wedding jewellery sets for the nuptials of actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda recently. The jeweller crafted matching ornaments for both the bride and groom, drawing heavily from South Indian temple jewellery traditions and regional symbolism, with the entire collection taking close to 10 months to design and execute.
According to reports, Rashmika’s bridal jewellery consisted of 11 pieces, each designed in gold and built around the visual language of temple ornaments that remain central to South Indian bridal dressing. “For the bride, the inspiration came from South Indian architecture and sculptural forms. The high-relief Nakshi work mirrors carvings found in heritage structures. The layered harams reflect ceremonial traditions passed down through generations. The waist belt references classical bridal iconography, while the hair ornaments honour age-old South Indian customs,” Abhishek Agarwal and Kaushik Kumar, Managing Directors, Shree Jewellers, told the media.
The pieces included layered necklaces such as a kasu mala and a long haram, traditional jhumkas, bangles and other ceremonial ornaments that together created a full bridal set.
A prominent element of the ensemble was the oddiyanam, the traditional gold waist belt worn by many South Indian brides. The belt featured detailed craftsmanship and formed a key part of the layered bridal styling, which relied on multiple ornaments worn together rather than a single statement piece.
Many of the designs incorporated references drawn from mythology and temple architecture. One of the most distinctive motifs used in the jewellery was the Gandabherunda, the legendary two-headed bird associated with Karnataka’s historical iconography. The symbol is widely recognized in South Indian art and architecture and was included as a tribute to Rashmika’s Kodava heritage.
The jewellery worn by Vijay Deverakonda was equally elaborate and formed an integral part of the overall design narrative. His ornaments included a kasu mala, a long necklace, traditional ear studs known as kadukkan and other gold pieces that echoed the aesthetics of Rashmika’s jewellery. Channelling the authority of a mythical king, Vijay Deverakonda’s ceremonial pieces incorporated elephant motifs symbolizing wisdom and tiger elements representing agility, balanced with refined floral patterns inspired by traditional inlay work. Deep Nakshi engraving created dimensions, while braided textures and Rava detailing added sculptural weight, according to the managing directors of Shree Jewellers.
Together, the ornaments created a cohesive visual identity for the wedding, presenting the couple in a style that referenced classical South Indian royalty. The emphasis was on heavy gold craftsmanship and traditional forms, with each ornament contributing to the layered bridal and groom styling seen across the ceremonies.
The jewellery continued to draw attention during the couple’s Hyderabad reception, where several pieces again highlighted temple-inspired detailing and cultural motifs.
For the jewellery trade, the wedding also brought attention to the continuing relevance of handcrafted temple jewellery in bridal collections. While contemporary retail increasingly includes lighter designs and diamond-led pieces, traditional gold ornaments rooted in regional craft still hold strong cultural value in Indian weddings.
Shree Jewellers, founded in 1989, has three showrooms at Jubilee Hills, Basheerbagh and Kokapet in Hyderabad.
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