When it comes to wedding jewellery, why should women have all the fun?

When it comes to wedding jewellery, brides have seemingly endless options. Maang tikkas, chokers, raani haars, hath phools, paasas, kaleeras, and then some. But for men, you rarely think beyond the gold band, a string of pearls or a gemstone if you’re feeling especially adventurous. It’s worth revisiting the ivory-coded Alia–Ranbir wedding in 2022, when the groom’s single diamond stud became a national talking point. Or Ranveer Singh at Lake Como, wearing a jadau neckpiece with an animal-motif pendant layered with a ruby necklace for his wedding with Deepika Padukone.

So to say, the groom’s wedding jewellery should no longer be an afterthought. “Grooms today are becoming far more experimental and expressive with their jewellery. They are moving beyond the traditional strings of pearls and embracing statement pieces that reflect their personality, be it with a handcrafted kalgi, gemstone buttons or heirloom brooches,” says Sunita Shekhawat, founder and CEO of Sunita Shekhawat.

Below, India’s leading jewellery designers get into some classic, other new-age and a few modular jewels for the modern-day groom.

Prateek Gilara, Creative Director, Rambhajo

Layering is the name of the game

Chokers are no longer just the bride’s territory. Grooms are now styling chokers with long necklaces and even ranihaars that elevate their look by many folds. Extra points for colourblocking. Think kanthas, whether monotone or multicoloured, in tumbles of emerald, rubies and other precious gemstones that can be paired with polki chokers.

Pull out the kamarbandhs

Jadau kamarbandhs are having a moment. Although a tad out there, grooms are styling them on sherwanis to tie up the look. It is a multifunctional piece that can later be used as a necklace by both the bride and the groom.