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Nath or nose ring is that small piece of ornament, which is enough to make a huge difference in your bridal look. If you are that “bride to be”, whose wedding is on the edge and is hunting for some beautiful pieces of jewelry. It needs to have that extraordinary charm to make it more striking and add to your bridal look. The Nath will append that extra element to bring out the zing to your beautiful face, irrespective of the size of nath you wear. It will make you stand out in every single picture.

Naths or nose rings also have some significance for the bridal attire, according to some cultures, traditions, or religions in some parts of India. Some people or traditions consider wearing naths as a sign of a married woman. You can choose any nath that you think can go well with your attire and personality. According to the mythological beliefs, Hindu brides wear nath for honoring “Goddess Parvati”, which is known as a goddess of marriage.

Why Indian women wear naths?

There are several beliefs that explain why an Indian woman should wear a nath on her wedding day as a part of her wedding attire. Some of those say it is a sign that indicates the maidenhood of the bride. Well it is completely the choice of the bride whether she wants it to wear or not. And if she is wearing it, she should ensure that the piece of jewelry goes well with her dress, jewelry, and makeup. And just because, naths have Hindu religious beliefs associated with, it doesn’t mean the brides from other traditions or religions cannot wear it.

Women of north India wear nath on the left side if their noses while those from the southern India wear it on the right. There are majority of women who prefer naths to be placed on left side of their nose. This is because of the fact that is mentioned in Ayurveda. Ayurveda says, as the nerves residing in left part of the nose are linked to the reproductive organs in female, piercing nose on that side can help reduce the pain she faces while giving birth to a child.

Types of nath designs getting in trend

Royal Nath

This nath can give you a kind of royal feel. This has a style and appearance different from others. It is a nath crafted with bling, which has carvings with stone and features a design designed with beautiful stones placed as a flower and pearls are used too. This nath has circled the nose ring with the multicolored stones on the outer ring. It is a kind of nath that you can wear if you want to style your look with less jewelry and bold makeup with winged eyeliner and red lipstick. When you will carry your look styled with this nath you will surely feel like a princess or queen.

Pearled nath with layered matha patti

This is a simple yet elegant nath designed to create your aura on all the people around you. It will enhance your look by manifold times. If you have so much love for the peals, you should really consider wearing this with your wedding attire. It is designed with embellished pearls that will give more charm charisma to your bridal face. You can add a layered matha Patti along with a choker style necklace that will go well with it. Just put on a small bindi and your pretty look is done.

Shikarpuri Nath design

These traditional nath designs are highly popular among Punjabi brides. It consists of a loop ranging from small to medium to large size and is tucked into the hair with an embroidered chain. The chain has the pattern of the loop itself. The ring can have moti or can be ornate with beads that you will commonly find in most of such naths. This graceful Nath can go well with any of your Kundan or gold jewellery. You can play by pairing it with your bridal outfit to look like gossamer excellence! 

Small elegant laung nath

The ‘Laung’ is a nose stud that is clove shaped, with a precious gem fixed and embedded in its crease. A popular nose prettification in Northern India, a laung has been noticed in innumerable songs, movies, and literature. Not as showy as its alternatives, but a laung is the wedding nose ring that will give its person wearing it an insinuating and captivating charisma.

Nathni type nath

Nathni is almost very similar to the Shikarpuri nath, although it is certainly lighter in comparison as it does not have any obscure or heavy ornamentation. It is one of the prevalent preference for traditional Rajasthani brides. Hardly ever, do you find it studded with jewels, sapphires, or stones; it’s just a single stud with an elusive chain pinned to your hair, just like the way is Shikarpuri nath design. This nath can work with almost all jewelry, outfits, and also suitable for daily wear depending on what type of stud it has. If you are going to wear a shade of green lehenga, then go for an emerald stone. 

Nath with a latkan

This concept of this type of nath is a little bit different but at the same time is kinda cute, as it does not have any conspicuous nose ring. The most striking and appealing feature about this type of nath designs is the chain that is connecting your nose to your hair. These chains are decorated with embellishments and are what add charm to the nath. This type of nath goes with every type of jewelry, depending on what it is made of.

Marathi nath

One of the most popular and widespread diversity in the country, Maharashtrian nose ring designs is something that are often worn in the movies and also in celebrity weddings alike. Maharashtrian nath designs for bridal beauty are not only ingrained in our popular culture, but the ‘tanmani’ or chokers like elements in the cashew or cashmere shaped nose ring convey the natural beauty of the Maharashtrian bride and admire her falcate moon shaped bindi. The several multicolored gems, pearls and white-gold varieties engraved on the nath are sacrosanct by the brides in the west.

Traditional Floral Nath

Floral nath as the name is the mix of a bunch of fresh flowers to give new look to your traditional jewelry. This will leave you looking more lively than ever. This is a perfect look for Indian destination weddings or even Haldi, Mehandi, and sangeet functions. You will not just glimmer with the impeccable colors that Mother Nature has selected for you, but you’re also going to spread the fragrance to calm you and others around you down on your big day.

Colossal Bridal Nath Designs

If you think you do not own the ideal sized or shaped nose for wearing a nose ring or a nath, then you just need to consider an oversized nath. It will grasp all of the guest’s attention to your nose shape with the unique and legendary piece of jewelry. Also, if you’re one of those brides who like to go iconic but with a twist, then these bridal naths are just for you!