Bollywood has always been a trendsetter. Whether it’s how you express your love and affection to your significant other or how you dress up for your wedding, Bollywood has had a role to play in pretty much every Indian wedding – however small a part that might be. This statement holds true when it comes to jewelry as well. Be it a historical movie like Jodhaa Akbar, where Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen wearing some exquisite pieces of Rajput and Mughal-inspired jewelry, or a contemporary one like Chennai Express, where Deepika Padukone donned decidedly South Indian designs, Bollywood divas have always been a source of envy for brides everywhere.

So without further ado, let’s get on with the business of turning brides – past, present, and future – greener with envy, by taking a look at some of the timeless jewelry worn by Bollywood divas. (And a disclaimer before we proceed further – if your envy-meter goes up multiple shades of green, we’re not responsible :P)

1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Jodhaa Akbar

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan plays the eponymous Jodhaa to Hrithik Roshan’s Akbar in this epic historical movie. The stunning Rajasthani ensemble paired with the exquisite jewelry that adorns the beautiful bride is the stuff of envy.

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Through the movie, Aishwarya wears different kinds of jewelry both Rajput and Mughal-inspired ones, ranging from maang tika, jhumkis, Rajasthani borla, nath, ghungroos, kamarbandh, haath-phool, chandbalis, polki necklaces, big gold kadas, and even glass bangles.

2. Karisma Kapoor in Zubeida

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Karisma Kapoor brought to life Zubeida Begum, whom she plays in this biopic. The innocence and naiveté of her character was perfectly captured in her red and gold couture ensemble, which was complemented by the traditional Rajput jewelry she dons. The traditional Rajput maang tika, the long mulitple-lined pearl necklace, the heavy earrings, the gold and glass bangles – all of it brought alive the splendor and ostentation of becoming a queen.

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3. Deepika Padukone in Bajirao Mastani

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Deepika Padukone was the perfect choice to play Mastani, the very-much-in-love second wife of Bajirao. But what makes the actress shine in her role are the beautiful outfits and jewelry that she wears. Since she plays a Muslim in the movie, the jewelry she wears is decidedly Muslim in terms of style and design.

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The gorgeous statement piece that totally completes her look in the song Deewani Mastani is the jewelry-studded brocade turban. Through the movie, she also wears heavy maang tikas, jhoomars, nath, statement neckpieces, and jhumkas that complete her look as the Muslim queen of a Hindu king.

4. Priyanka Chopra in Bajirao Mastani

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Priyanka Chopra plays the demure first wife of Bajirao, Kashibai. She’s a Maratha, and her outfits and jewelry pay homage to her heritage with huge decorative naths, simple jhumkas, gold kadas, and fairly simple neckpieces accompanying her mangalsutra.

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Although the pieces of jewelry that Priyanka wears are fairly simple, they are elegant nonetheless.

5. Deepika Padukone in Chennai Express

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Chennai Express is one of the contemporary movies where Deepika is seen wearing the traditional South Indian bride’s ensemble.

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From her heavy Kanjeevaram saree to the decidedly South Indian maang tika to the heavy jasmine gajra in her hair, she looks every bit the South Indian bride. The temple jewelry and pearl jhumkas that she wears complete her bridal look.

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6. Kareena Kapoor in 3 Idiots

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Kareena Kapoor looks the consummate North Indian bride in this movie, 3 Idiots, as she shuns her groom and follows her heart to look for Rancho.

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Dressed in a heavy brownish orange anarkali, the spectacular pearl and gold jewelry – from her statement neckpiece to heavy jhumkas, nath, and gold kadas, she looks every bit the modern Indian bride.

7. Nargis Fakhri in Rockstar

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Dressed in traditional Kashmiri bridal outfit, Nargis Fakhri looked stunning in Rockstar. The exotic kundan jewelry paired with the gorgeous red and orange bridal outfit looks absolutely exquisite on her.

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Although the jewelry is minimal when compared to other Bollywood brides, Nargis looked perfect in her statement three-lined kundan neckpiece and the jhoomar attached to her headpiece.

8. Katrina Kaif in Singh is King

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Katrina Kaif wowed everyone when she’s shown in the bridal ensemble in Singh is King. The red outfit paired with the green blouse was the perfect combination for Katrina’s lithe figure.

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The jewelry she wears complements her outfit in that the neckpiece, dangler earrings, and her maang tika are all adorned with red and green stones. The outfit, though a bit understated, is made elegant with the jewelry.

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Well, that’s all the timeless jewelry we’re ready to be envious of for now. If we’ve missed any other gorgeous Bollywood brides who took your breath away, tell us in the comments below. Now, now, don’t turn too green with envy. After all, the color doesn’t suit your complexion! 😛