The wedding day is perhaps the most anticipated moment for every girl and her family. The jewellery she chooses certainly enhances the occasion. Naturally, it is important to maintain and clean it regularly so that it continues to shine and sparkle for years to come.
Leading fashion designer Shaina NC gives our brides a few tips for taking care of their bridal jewellery.
1) Jewellery gets affected by cosmetics. Please apply lotion, cosmetics, hairspray, body mists and perfume before wearing your jewellery.
2) After taking off the jewellery, clean each piece carefully with a soft cloth to remove traces of oils and perspiration and store individually in a fabric lined box to avoid scratches and entanglement.
3) It best to clean Bridal jewellery with a soft brush dipped in warm water to remove dirt or particles.
4) Get antique and family heirloom coloured stones certified from a professional laboratory in order to determine their value. Do not expose your coloured stone jewellery to extreme temperature changes.
5) While storing jewellery, store it away from the sunlight as it can let the spark fade off from your piece.
Here are Shaina’s designs
About the expert: Shaina NC has partnered with GEHNA Jewellers and designed a special Bridal and Ethnic Collection for 2014.
Shaina’s design aesthetics are strongly rooted in traditions that translate into phenomenal jewellery elements. The jewellery is mainly set in uncut diamonds and gold with ruby, pearl and rhodium composition. Shaina NC lends to her jewellery a personal touch of style and elegance. A conoisseur of fashion and Indian culture, Shaina NC merges the two with natural flair, hence her creation is exclusive, exquisite and opulent. The jewellery though bridal, is versatile and appeals the sensibilities of the contemporary bride.
All images courtesy Shaina NC and Gehna Jewellers