Royal Brides' Elegant Mughal Jewelry

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Elegant Mughal Jewellery for Royal Brides Centuries ago, the Mughals made their way to India and began their rule. As the dynasty rose to power, they introduced art, craft, architecture, food, clothing, and jewelry into the Indian market. The reason for stressing Mughal jewelry lies in the fact that it was granted the utmost importance at the time. Years later, Mughal jewelry continues to appear now and then, all thanks to royal brides. Let us check out some of the most elegant ones.

1. The Mughal Har Back in the day, Mughal men and women were seen to adorn either single or layered necklaces made of natural pearls and precious stones. This design made its debut thanks to the Nizam of Hyderabad and was named after him. Today, these Mughal Har marks an exquisite addition to the bridal attire among royalties.

2. The Navarathna Stone Necklace When it comes to the Navarathna jewels it was not just an amulet for kings and emperors. For ages, they were believed to hold cosmic powers. However, with the beginning of the Mughal rule, wearing necklaces made out of the Navarathna stones became a trend. And to this day, this practice continues to hold its glam, especially among royal brides.

3. A jhumar or Passa Another piece of jewelry that originated in the Mughal era was the famous headgear, Jhumar, Passa, or side-tikka. These hair ornaments were studded with precious stones and signified an


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