Mangalsutra – A pious and beautiful ornament

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We all have grown up with the zest of Bollywood films and popular TV soaps, where, in bridal scenes mangalsutra ceremony is publicized with all warmth and ethnicities. Of Course, in India, mangalsutra is an inevitable part of the sacred institution of marriage. This wedding season you can also celebrate your love, companionship, commitment, understanding, and devotion to your hubby by way of mangalsutra. Having origin in South India, this practice widespread all over the country over time. This is a gold string comprising of small black and gold beads with a gold or a diamond pendant attached at the bottom. The black beads symbolizing Lord Shiva are believed to have the power to protect the woman wearing it from all evils. The gold beads symbolic to Durga maa protect her husband’s life.

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 With marked changes in modern culture, mangalsutra has become more a fashion jewelry than a symbol of a wedlock. Traditionally, women used to wear long black beaded magalsutras with gold pendants, but today the concept of styles in this neckpiece has changed tremendously. If you are looking forward to buying the best mangalsutra for you this wedding or festive season, this information will really help you out.

·         Select a unique pendant  – Selection of a sophisticated exclusive pendant will enrich the beauty of your mangalsutra and will attract everyone’s attention with the wow! feel.

·         Go for diamond pendants than gold ones – Diamond pendants are the demand of latest trend. A variety of diamond studded pendants is available in good jewelry showrooms that will suit your taste and fit your budget.

·         Short length and lightweight – Short length and light weight are more in style and huge in demand. If you are going to wear it on an everyday basis or you are a professional, then definitely it is the best choice to feel and look cool.

·         Long hanging heavy pendants – If you want to give yourself a royal and traditional look with a mangalsutra on a special occasion or in some family function, then you can go with these kinds of intricately carved pendants with long and heavy mangalsutras.

·         Few black and more gold beads – Go with this latest style of mangalsutra. If you don’t like more gold beads, you can leave the gold chain plain with few black beads on gaps.

·         Hallmark certification – Make sure to buy a mangalsutra or any gold jewellery from a trusted jeweller and check the hallmark stamp for sure to certify the authenticity of the piece.

·         Matching earrings –Earrings always compliment neckpieces by giving you a complete look. You can opt for a mangalsutra having matching earrings or you can get them made on order and look more beautiful and jazzy.

 

Fashions may come and go but mangalsutras are simply eternal. No other jewelry can replace this inevitable ornament. They give you an elegant look with a chill. The divas from glamour world are discovering innovative ways to wear this sacred jewel piece. A few can be seen wearing it as a sleek bracelet string with a small pendant hanging downwards on their wrist. You can also discover your own imagination to wear it with due respect and get pampered by your husband.