Traditional Pakistani earrings with a hanging bell shape. Often decorated with kundan, polki, pearls or coloured stones. Sized small (jhumki) to large statement (jhumka).

The Urdu/Roman-Urdu phrase for any earring, especially traditional hoops, drops, or studs. "Bali" specifically refers to the hoop/round shape.

Small earrings that sit directly on the earlobe. Worn daily, for office, college. Often with a single stone or pearl.

Earrings with a chain, stone, or shape that hangs below the earlobe. Mid-formality — suits dinners, weddings as guest, festive occasions.

Round earrings that pass through the earlobe and form a complete circle. Bali in Pakistani usage.

Jewellery for piercings on the upper ear cartilage (not the earlobe). Includes helix studs, tragus pins, daith hoops, conch barbells. Usually surgical steel.

The Urdu word for any necklace. Used broadly — from a delicate chain (chhota haar) to a heavy bridal necklace set (dulhan haar).

A long necklace, often with multiple strands or beads. Worn layered with shorter pieces for bridal looks.

The full Urdu phrase for jewellery worn on the neck — covers necklaces, chokers, pendants, lockets, malas.

A small decorative piece suspended from a necklace chain. Often a single stone, religious symbol, or initial.

A necklace that sits tightly around the base of the neck. Especially popular as part of bridal kundan/polki sets in 2026.

The large bridal nose ring with a chain hooking behind the ear. Statement piece for nikah ceremonies. Can be pierced or non-piercing (clip-on hook + chain).

Generic Urdu term for any nose jewellery — nath, nose pin, septum ring, nose ring.

A small ring or hoop for the nose. Worn daily, not just bridal. Both gold and silver varieties popular.

A nose stud designed like a flower — popular for festive but not full bridal occasions.

A ring or horseshoe that goes through the cartilage between the nostrils. Available pierced or magnetic non-piercing.

A thick, rigid bangle or cuff. Worn solo for impact or stacked in odd numbers (3, 5, 7) for traditional looks.

Thin glass or metal bangles worn in large quantities. For mehndi nights, brides wear 12-30+ churi at once. Sized by hand circumference.

A chain network that drapes across the back of the hand from wrist to fingers. Bridal-only, photographs beautifully.

English-borrowed term for any rigid round bracelet. Same as kara in Pakistani usage.

The Urdu word for any ring — engagement, fashion, signet, adjustable.

A simple unadorned ring band. Often worn as a wedding or memorial piece.

A chain ornament worn around the ankle. Often with small bells (ghungroo) that jingle when walking. Essential for mehndi nights.

Generic Urdu term for foot jewellery — payal, toe rings (bichuwa), foot chains.

Tiny bells, usually attached to payals (ghungroo payal) or to dancer's anklets. Make a soft jingle sound.

A jewellery piece worn at the centre-parting hairline of brides. Sits on the forehead with a hanging stone or pearl. Essential bridal piece.

A larger head ornament worn on one side of the head (left for brides typically). Popular for nikah and walima.

An ornate belt-like jewellery piece worn around the waist over the kameez or lehenga. Statement bridal accessory.

A thinner chain worn around the waist or hips for bridal or photoshoot looks.

A traditional Mughal jewellery technique where flat stones are set into gold foil. Classic Pakistani bridal style — heavy, ornate, regal.

Similar to kundan but uses uncut diamonds. Lighter, brighter sparkle. Premium bridal segment.

Coloured enamel inlay on the back of kundan/polki pieces. Visible when the piece moves. A signature of Rajasthani-influenced Pakistani bridal jewellery.

Silver deliberately blackened with chemicals for an antique look. Pairs with ethnic outfits — mehndi nights, lawn shoots.

Imitation jewellery where a base metal is coated with a thin layer of gold. Bright shiny finish; tarnishes over 6-18 months.

The Urdu word for bride. Used in compound terms like "dulhan jewellery", "dulhan set", "dulhan haar".

The full collection of items a Pakistani bride takes to her new home — clothing, jewellery, lingerie, household. See bridal checklist.

The first ceremony in a Pakistani wedding — bride's side decorates her with henna. Yellow/green outfits, floral jewellery, big jhumkas.

A small ceremony where bride sits in isolation before the wedding — paste of turmeric applied. Light yellow jewellery suits this event.

The formal Islamic marriage contract. The main bridal event with heaviest jewellery — full kundan/polki set, nath, hath ka zever.

The reception hosted by the groom's side after nikah. Bride wears a lighter set in pastels (rose-gold, polki, american diamond).

The groom's family/friends procession to the bride's home or wedding venue. Bride wears full nikah set if the same day.

Soft, often silk or lace nightdresses. Popular bridal honeymoon piece. Ships in discreet plain packaging.

Discreet term for lingerie / bra-panty sets. Pakistani buyers often use this term when discussing online purchases.

Elasticated underwear that smooths the silhouette under clothing. Popular under tight bridal outfits.

Decorative pins that hold hair in place. Range from plain office clips to ornate bridal pieces.

Decorative pin that secures a hijab or dupatta. Often coil-less or pearl-bulb tipped for safety.

Hand gloves — particularly lace/jali dastane (fishnet/mesh gloves) for bridal photoshoots and styling. "Mehndi dastane" are decorative gloves worn over henna.

Decorative gloves worn over freshly applied henna. Protect the henna while letting the bride enjoy the event.