Onam’s opulence steals national spotlight, highlighted by Aditi Rao Hydari’s regal wedding

The significance of gold jewellery continues to dominate Indian festivals and weddings, despite other metals gaining popularity recently

Mumbai: The festival Onam and Aditi Rao Hydari’s intimate wedding have both captured the attention of jewellery enthusiasts and fashion followers alike. These events were not just grand celebrations. They were also a showcase of some of the most iconic and culturally rich jewellery trends seen in recent times.

Hydari tied the knot with actor Siddharth at a 400-year-old temple in Wanaparthy, Telangana. Her jewellery, Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery, was a celebration of tradition, featuring long jhumkas, delicate bangles, a heavy anklet, in a pink and gold colour palette that resonated with her royal and minimalistic bridal look.

Simultaneously, the vibrant festival of Onam was celebrated across by South Indian celebrities who embraced their traditional roots through their stunning outfits and jewellery choices. Onam, a time when family and friends come together to celebrate harvest and culture, saw stars like Keerthy Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Mahima Nambiar, and Amala Paul donning exquisite gold jewellery that represented the essence of South India’s rich heritage. From layered necklaces to heavy gold ensembles, these stars paired their sarees with handcrafted jewellery, creating looks that were both elegant and culturally significant. Several other Indian celebrities attended various events, collaborated with jewellery brands, and shared their stunning looks on social media platforms.

Aditi Rao Hydari

The actor chose to wear traditional yet understated pieces from the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery line. In a pink and gold colour palette, she adorned herself with long jhumkas, a simple necklace, and matching bangles, with her heavy anklet standing out as an exquisite highlight. This collection, known for its intricacy and tribute to Indian heritage, has set the tone for minimalist bridal jewellery that speaks volumes.

Tisca Chopra

Bollywood actress Tisca Chopra turned heads during Onam celebrations by wearing a sophisticated and traditional jewellery ensemble. She took to Instagram to share her look, featuring a gold and pearl pendant necklace, paired with bangles that added an extra touch of South Indian elegance. Her jewellery was from Sorayaa Jewels, a brand known for blending modern and traditional styles seamlessly. The pearls in her necklace brought out the festivity of Onam while keeping the look dignified and elegant.

Keerthy Suresh

Keerthy Suresh, a popular name in the South Indian film industry, went for full traditional outfit for Onam, this year. She shared a series of photos on Instagram where she was seen in a heavy gold necklace from Jaipur Gems, complemented by matching bangles and earrings. Gold, the ultimate festive staple in India, especially during cultural festivals like Onam, was her jewellery of choice.

Amala Paul

Actress and producer Amala Paul celebrated Onam with her family and wore a timeless traditional south Indian attire. However, what caught everyone’s attention was her jewellery. She donned a handcrafted gold necklace, earrings, and bangles from Cressida Signature Jewels, a Kerala-based brand renowned for creating designer hallmarked jewellery in 22K and 18K gold. The simplicity of the pieces contrasted beautifully with their craftsmanship, making Amala Paul’s festive look one to remember.

Mahima Nambiar

Known for her roles in Tamil and Malayalam films, Mahima Nambiar took an innovative approach during Onam, collaborating with MOD Signature Jewellery. Her collaboration included a series of photos, The Thumbayum Thulasiyum series, where she wore BIS 916 hallmarked gold pieces, designed by Ashaa Sebastian Mattathil. The jewellery featured delicate craftsmanship, perfectly capturing the spirit of the festive season while reflecting the richness of Kerala’s traditional designs.

Aishwarya Lekshmi

Malayalam and Tamil actress Aishwarya Lekshmi took a sophisticated approach to her Onam outfit, layering multiple pieces of gold jewellery. She paired a gold choker with a layered necklace from Amrapali Jewels, creating a stunning contrast against her golden and white saree. Her look highlighted the growing trend of wearing layered jewellery to create depth and dimension, a trend that can easily translate from festive wear to everyday elegance.

Kalki Koechlin

Kalki Koechlin recently collaborated with Tanishq Jewellery to give fans a series of styling lessons called ‘Styling Diamonds with Kalki Koechlin.’ In these videos, she demonstrated how to wear different types of diamond jewellery in both formal and casual settings. This collaboration not only showcased some of Tanishq’s finest diamond pieces but also illustrated the growing trend of styling diamonds for everyday occasions and for special events.

Mini Mathur

Mini Mathur, starring in Amazon Prime’s comedy series Call Me Bae, showcased an elegant jewellery piece from Mahesh Notandass. She wore huge diamond rings that accentuated her character’s ‘boss’ persona in the show.

Dia Mirza

In one of the fashion shoots for HT City Showstoppers, Dia Mirza stunned in a triple-layered neckpiece from Naulakha Fine Jewels. This precious piece can work beautifully for both traditional and modern looks.

Ileana D’Cruz

Actress Ileana D’Cruz took to Instagram to share her festive look, featuring a silver choker paired with a layered necklace from Sangeeta Boochra Jewellery. Completing the look with bangles and a ring, her ensemble showcased the popularity of silver jewellery.

Written by Pratyasha Kumari