As obvious as the name suggests, when we speak of bridal jewellery, we are referring to serious jewellery, big pieces that are heavy and/or ornate. In every culture, the bride is the focus of attention in a wedding - it is, after all, her big day- followed by the bride and groom's immediate family.

In India, parents begin to collect jewellery for the bride from the time she is born.

In south India, bridal jewellery typically includes the odyanum (waist belt), kasu mala, mangai mala, nethi chutti, vanki, jada naagam, addigai, kaapu, nosepin, metti (toe rings) anklets.