Gutta in Telugu means "a shoal of small fish", and Pusalu means "beads". Set with rubies, emeralds, and diamonds, the gold necklace is fringed with bunches of small pearls. The Guttapusalu originated in areas close to the ancient pearl fisheries along the Southern coast in India. This is a uniquely designed bridal necklace and definitely an important part of a South Indian brides wedding ensemble. (Suggested Read: Arm Vanki- A Popular South Indian Bridal Jewelry ; Significance Of Vaddanam For Telugu Brides)
Gutta Pusalu haram is a famous South Indian traditional necklace with heavy bunches of beautifully adorned small pearls, clustered along an antique gold chain. Just recently, Sonam Kapoor, a Bollywood actress took to the complete traditional route with her bridal jewelry. Sonam looked resplendent in her red lehenga with a multi-stranded matha patti on her head, a gold choker, raani haar / a guttapusalu necklace and haath phool. Let's check out her amazingly traditional bridal wear-
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Here are some of our favourite Guttapusalu pieces for inspiration:
1.Traditional heavy weight 22K gold Guttapusalu necklace with pearls, cz & beads
2. The classic guttapusalu combined with temple jewellery and designed with gorgeous peacocks.
3. Stunning uncut diamond guttapusalu necklace adorned with rubies, emeralds and pearls.
4. Elegant guttapusalu necklace with Lakshmi motif in temple jewellery style.
5. Andhra bridal guttapusalu traditional haram or necklace.
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