How to Make Flower Jewellery That No One Can Their Eyes Off

Floral motifs have been a part of jewellery since ancient times, mainly because flowers have always been considered a symbol of affection and femininity. While women in India have been wearing actual flowers as accessories for ages, the latest trend this wedding season is to wear flower jewellery. These accessories ape regular jewellery in terms of how they are worn, but unlike their archetypes, they only last a day, making them, in a sense, far more precious. If you’re planning to rock a bohemian vibe during your wedding, read on to know how to make flower jewellery!

Choosing the right flowers

The first step in making flower jewellery is to pick the right flowers. This is because different flowers symbolise different emotions and situations, and also create their own vibes. For instance, if you were to choose red roses, the vibe you’d exude would be in line with romanticism. Furthermore, as roses are bulky flowers, you’d have to create larger pieces of jewellery with them, such as a Matha Patti.

The following are a few great flowers you can use, along with their meanings:

1. Orchid

Orchids exude power and can be great for making bracelets. Due to their deep blue and purple hues, they are ideal for a night event.

2. Carnations

Carnations have a girlish charm and can be used to make Matha Pattis and bracelets. These flowers are the most versatile as they come in many different colours and you can pair them with any outfit with ease.

3. Jasmine

The classic Gajra made out of jasmine flowers can make a great hair accessory and looks great when paired with silk clothing. You can also create Payals with these flowers and wear them on your Mehndi.

4. Marigolds

Marigold flowers are perhaps the easiest flowers to craft into jewellery as they come attached with strings. All you have to do is wrap them around your wrist or ankles for a look that’s reminiscent of Zeenat Aman’s Dum Maro Dum vibe.

5. Chrysanthemums

You can use bright yellow chrysanthemums to create a tiara and wear it on your Mehndi or Haldi function.

If you want accessories that are a bit more permanent, but still as adorable as flower jewellery, then you can always use faux flowers instead of real ones.

What kinds of flower jewellery pieces should you make?

More often than not, brides wear Matha Patti, anklets, chokers and bracelets made of flowers. The flower you end up choosing will determine which of these you should make because a lot depends on the size and colour of the petals. So, choose your flower with care. You should visit florists in advance so that you can have a look at different flowers and determine what you want to create before the actual day.

How to pair flower jewellery with your outfit?

When you pair regular jewellery with your outfit, you must keep in mind colour tones, size of the jewellery, how it gels with the silhouette of your outfit, and the design of the jewellery. The same factors hold true for pairing flower jewellery with your outfit.

First, evaluate what parts of your body are visible with the outfit you’ve chosen. If you are wearing short sleeves, then pairing bracelets with the look is a good idea. Similarly, if you are wearing an off-shoulder blouse, then a tight choker made of small, delicate flowers can look lovely.

Anklets are ideal when you’re wearing clothing that lets your ankles be visible. As this often happens during the Mehndi so that you can get your feet hennaed, wearing floral anklets once the Mehndi has dried a bit can look really pretty. More importantly, it can help you create stunning pictures that you’ll look at fondly years down the line.

How to make flower jewellery?

Making flower jewellery is quite simple. You need a sturdy string to thread through the flowers in order to manoeuvre them in the way you like. Conversely, you can use your existing plain black hair ties and pin flowers on it. You can do the same to create elegant floral chokers, necklaces, and even rings.

If you’re wondering how to make flower jewellery and whether it will look good on you, just remember that this is a form of jewellery that looks great on everyone. 

In case, you aren’t sure of how to make flower jewellery and definitely need some help, get in touch with any of some fantastic florists today!