October 8, 2025
DHAKA – Bengali weddings have traditionally equated completeness with being draped in precious metal. However, times are shifting, and as gold becomes increasingly expensive, many young couples are considering lighter, more expressive options over bling. The metal that once signified prosperity now feels burdensome, both financially and symbolically.
Choosing less gold, or none at all, is not merely a financial calculation. Today, it is a statement! A declaration that love, not luxury, defines a union. This is evident as some couples are redirecting funds toward experiences like photography, travel, and décor rather than jewellery. Others see this as a rejection of ostentation in favour of authenticity and individuality.
Among the many materials stepping into gold’s shadow, silver stands out with confidence. It offers affordability, versatility, and an unmistakable vintage charm. The cool, graceful gleam of silver carries its own kind of language, whether paired with intricate filigree or subtle pearls.
Designers and brides alike are rediscovering silver’s many moods. A silver-and-pearl set evokes timeless grace, complementing everything from ivory and rose to deep maroon bridal palettes. Oxidised silver jewellery, with its antique finish, offers a vintage allure, perfect for those who prefer subtle sophistication over shine and glare. For others, gold-plated silver provides the best of both worlds: the warmth of gold’s glow without its staggering cost. Silver filigree and thread-work pieces, often customised by artisans in places like Chandni Chawk, also bring back the delicacy of handmade tradition with a contemporary edge.
Pearls, too, are returning to the bridal scene with renewed charm. Long associated with purity and love, they complement silver’s cool sheen beautifully. Together, silver and pearls create a harmony that feels serene rather than showy — timeless rather than trendy.
Interestingly, silver is following gold’s upward climb. Prices are rising, but silver remains within reach both in cost and craftsmanship. As it gains value, the financial logic that once justified investing in gold now easily shifts toward silver. It is no longer merely the “budget option”; it’s becoming a statement of refined taste and modern sensibility. A metal that marries elegance with economy.
In the end, a wedding’s symbolic radiance does not depend on the global gold rate. It depends on sentiment — on the story the couple wishes to tell. As silver continues to gain popularity, more brides are discovering that what they wear can feel personal, not performative. Jewellery, in this new era, becomes a canvas for individuality — not a competition of bhoris.