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Scrolling across the wedding albums of our parents, we are often thrilled by the stunning beauty of a young bride in all her finery. The pictures hold our fascination! The weddings that were culminated years ago had every ornament that would be part of someone’s dream vintage jewellery collection - right from the Nethichutti or maang tikka (Tikka), kunjalam (head ornament) vodyanam (waist belt) to the traditional necklaces, unfortunately in black and white photography. If you too love vintage jewellery, here are some ideas to try the same.

Vintage jewellery is trendy for its uniqueness and created with an emphasis on design and craftsmanship remote that you’ll ever come across another piece exactly like it the way old gold glows. Today, it is seldom worn, in mainstream jewellery, due to its labor intensiveness and high manufacturing cost.

Here are a few tips on how to wear vintage jewellery and add elegance to your outfit.

1. Bracelets: If you prefer to wear long sleeves, your vintage bracelet is not preferred as they get hidden, preferably lookout on slim pieces that can go under the sleeves.
2. Vintage Ring: It is advisable to shift them to the left index finger, as these rings are not connected to any of the wedding vows and can help you show off your finger ring more. Let go of your ring finger if you must wear a wedding or engagement ring.
3. Necklace: Choose the right necklace length that sits flexibly well on your collar bone. Consider wearing a round-neck outfit for shorter pieces or a short neckline when wearing longer necklaces.
4. Earrings: Pick the length, shape, and colourful gemstones that influence the look of your earrings. If you choose to wear vintage earwear, match them with your hairstyle, long and big earrings for short hair, or styled back, avoid other statement pieces that may distract the attention.

Vintage jewellery is the hottest trend and is basically on fire, being more valuable because of intricate craftsmanship.