Chinese Weddings: Where to get your bridal jewellery in Singapore?
updated the 6 October 2015 à 22:53
Not too sure on where you can get auspicious wedding jewellery? Then read on for options to stock up on these stunning bejewelled ornaments.
You’ve settled on your dream venue, searched for that perfect dress and even hired a photographer. Now there’s one thing left to do, and that’s to pick out your jewellery. But wait, you don’t really know where to start.
After all, in Chinese customs, you can only wear jewellery that’s gifted to you by your beau’s mother, for auspicious reasons. Back in the day, this traditional ritual is referred to as the betrothal ceremony (also known as the dowry), and takes place weeks before a wedding.
Known as the Si Dian Jin or ‘4 touches of gold’, this 4-piece jewellery set comprises of a necklace, a ring, a bangle and a pair of earrings. Each holds a special meaning, and wearing them together represents a future of bliss for the newlyweds. Putting it simply, it signifies both the love and acceptance of a groom’s mother towards the bride, and a husband’s commitment towards his future wife.
So why not take this opportunity to build stronger ties with your future mother-in-law as you shop for wedding accessories together? There’s an extensive range of magnificent jewellery to choose from these days, but to save you the hassle of finding out where to get them, you can start off by looking through the gallery for our picks of the classic.
Last but not least, to round up your big day adhering to Chinese traditions, don’t forget to consult the Chinese almanac for an auspicious hour and date!
Jinghui Lee
