We have heard of it, seen it, read about it, admired it and dreamt of owning an exquisite one of our own. But the various facets of the unfaceted polki are still in a shroud for most jewelery lovers.

The brilliance of the cut diamonds not withstanding, uncut diamonds have a charm of their own that comes to life when teamed with the right kind of stones and metals.

The world took notice of the Indian uncut diamonds or polki and its gorgeous form of jewelery when Rani Mukherjee displayed some stunners in Paheli and Aishwarya Rai in Jodha Akbar.

The jewelery is trendy yet with an elegant feel to it making it perfect for the brides. Pakistani bridal scene is very well flooded with this jewelery even with imitation pieces of polki.

Go ahead to select you favorite one from the collection of designs posted here.

This post is for all brides to be especially Stars N Rockets! I hope I have given you a wide range of looks for you to experiment with.

Natural:

The natural look is being opted for by a lot of brides these days, where minimal is the key. “Use fresh flowers and natural elements in the hair, along with natural tones for blushing pink cheeks and lips. The colors for this trend would be pink, peach, lemon, light orange/apricot, and caramel,” advises ace make-up artist Clint Fernandes. Consult with your make up artist before deciding on a color palette though - it all depends on your complexion, after all!

Retro Power:

“Vintage style is still big, be it the ’60s or the ’20s look. Hints of retro eyeliner, or lips and hair used as single elements in a style, look great.

Marriages are a showbiz nowadays!! For being different an individual statement is a must, and hence themes are popular. It means letting loose your fancy ideas, be daring and experiment. It has to look different, be glamorous and must make a style statement!
Thematic Mehndi is a must as a part of designer wedding. Wedding planners are there to create an entire package according to concept, color, theme, ambience and budgets, as per your choice. Starting from the invitations to decor and catering, gift boxes, giveaway packing, music and sound systems, …

The craze to wear anklets or commonly known as ‘payal or pazaib’ in a single strand made with gold or silver, or multi-coloured beads or seashells threaded in a string, started some three to four decades back, when glamorous fashion magazines and movies portrayed models and celebrities, wearing trendy and ‘hip’ anklets and toe rings, which soon became the rage in the world of fashion accessories.

Today, most bridal ensembles in South Asian and Middle Eastern countries are incomplete without the..

The age old custom of women applying mehndi or henna to adorn the hands and feet originated as early as the 12th century, in the Middle East, and thereafter spread to South Asia and some parts of Africa. This ancient art is now becoming increasingly popular in many European countries and in the United States.

Wedding is an auspicious occasion when every bride has a desire to be looked stunning and gorgeous, as it is the most important day in her life. So, all the outfits of the bridal wear need keen attention, careful planning, and right choice.
Whatever the preferences may be, but a wedding in Pakistan is bound to be unforgettable - every marriage is the sign for an important family celebration. A marriage is incomplete without the typical wedding dress, which compasses Pakistani culture and heritage. On one hand, traditional weddings are gaining …

Mehndi, also know as Henna, is a beautiful art form traditionally adorning women’s hands and feet. It has been practised in the Middle East, Asia and many parts of Africa for thousands of years.
In many Eastern countries, since it is a natural product, henna is used to help heal skin diseases, colour the hair and cool the skin in hot climates. Mehndi is a wonderful alternative to tattooing due to its temporary nature. It is applied using a paste made from finely ground leaves of the henna plant, and then …

Planning a wedding can be exciting, stressful and expensive all at once. Many couples begin by planning the big items such as the reception venue, transport & photography. One of the hardest things can be making your wedding different by adding a special touch that people will remember.
Ther are many special touches on offer but one that offers a truly personal touch is a DVD Photo Show presentation screened during the Wedding Reception. DVD photo shows are produced using a bride and grooms personal photographs and brought to life with …

Marriages feature as the most important event in a person’s life in practically all civilized cultures, since time long gone by. In our part of the world, especially, wedding ceremonies have always tended to be elaborate affairs spreading over quite a few days and involving at least three to four formal occasions. Regardless of whether a person can afford to indulge in the festivities and celebrations associated with marriages, the prime concern has invariably been to put up the best show possible. But, when one compares the finest of those …

Indian designers watch out! Pakistanis are now eying the Indian bridal wear market with their ethnic lehngas, sarees and embroidered suits.
The Pakistanis may not be as bold as our desi designers in creating the outfits but their bridal creations are very much in demand in India, says Nadia Lakdawala, a Pakistani designer.
“Our mehndi and bridal collection, trousseau, lehngas, shalwar kameez are all very traditionally made, with lot of hand embroidery, which Indian women like a lot,” says Lakdawala, who was here recently to participate in an exhibition.
“Cost is also …