This wedding season, brides are favoring antique and jadau jewellery, driving up gold prices and pushing common budgets to Rs 10 lakhs from the earlier Rs 5-7 lakhs. Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar reports a surge in heavy jewelry demand, significantly for jadau items. Despite a market slowdown until December 30 due to soaring gold prices at Rs 64,000 per 10 gm, South India witnesses a 15% improve in vintage jewelry demand. The pattern signifies a mix of custom and modern design, according to industry leaders. Jewellery consists of decorative objects worn for private adornment, similar to brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants,…