10 dazzling gold necklaces showcased by South Indian actresses

The South of India is known for its exquisite gold jewelry, which is a trademark of all their weddings. Known for its intricate designs, lavish sizes and that inherent shine, you can never really go wrong with gold jewelry. Over the last few years, leading actresses from the South have showcased their love for gold necklaces at various events, launches and even weddings. Here are 10 designs which caught our attention.

Actress and producer Jyothika looks stunning in this traditional silk saree that she pairs with a long raani haar in temple style. Jyothika started her career with the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna in 1997 and her first Tamil film was Vaali in 1999. She married actor Suriya in 2006, and took a break from acting. Jyothika made a comeback in 2015 with 36 Vayadhinile, winning several awards for her performance. She is known for her strong roles in women-centric films like Magalir Mattum, Kaatrin Mozhi, and Raatchasi.

When it comes to gold, less is definitely not more! Actress Kajal Aggarwal rocks this massive gold necklace with matching jewelry. Kajal, who works primarily in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films made her Bollywood debut in 2004 with a minor role in Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... and her first lead role was in the Telugu film Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007). She gained fame with the blockbuster Magadheera (2009). Her notable films include Darling, Mr. Perfect, Singham, and Thuppakki.

We love a traditional white and gold ensemble. Keerthy, who recently got married, rocks this tissue gold saree that she pairs with a gold necklace, and earrings. Keerthy is the daughter of producer G. Suresh Kumar and actress Menaka. Keerthy began her career as a child artist in the early 2000s and returned as a lead actress in the Malayalam film Geethaanjali (2013), earning awards for her debut performance.Her breakthrough came with Tamil films like Idhu Enna Maayam (2015) and Rajini Murugan (2016).

Nicknamed the "Lady Superstar," Jawan star Nayanthara dons this plain light green saree, along with a stunning gold choker, with jadau work. The actress, who is a mother to twins, started her acting career with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003) and gained fame with Tamil hits like Chandramukhi (2005) and Ghajini (2005). Nayanthara is celebrated for her versatility and strong performances in women-centric films such as Aramm (2017) and Maya (2015).

Rashmika Mandanna, who is making her presence felt in Bollywood as well, dons this traditional wedding look, looking stunning in red with an elaborate necklace. Rashmika, who recently earned the title of "National Crush of India," started her career after winning a beauty pageant. She made her acting debut with the Kannada film Kirik Party (2016), which was a huge success. Post that, there was no looking back for the 'Animal' actor.

Called the girl next door by her fans, Sai likes to keep it simple, and dons this white and gold ensemble with a classic gold set. Sai grew up in Coimbatore and completed her schooling there. Before entering films, Sai Pallavi studied medicine at Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia, graduating in 2016. Known for her natural acting style, she is fondly called the "Natural Lady Star" by fans. Her breakthrough came with the Malayalam film Premam (2015), where she played Malar, a teacher. The movie was a blockbuster and earned her several awards.

A powerhouse of talent, we love this temple cut necklace on Samantha, as she keeps her makeup dewy and fuss-free. Samantha, who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films, is one of South India’s highest-paid actresses. Samantha made her acting debut with Ye Maaya Chesave (2010). She gained further fame with Eega (2012) and Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012). She also impressed audiences with her role in the web series The Family Man (2021).

Nothing better than a good old silk saree to wear to a wedding right? Shruti Haasan dons this lavender and off white drape, along with a simple traditional set, as she ties her hair up. Shruti, who is the daughter of legendary actor Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika Thakur, started her career as a playback singer at the age of six and worked briefly as a child artist in her father’s film Hey Ram (2000). She made her acting debut as an adult with the Hindi film Luck (2009).

We love how Tamannaah Bhatia lets her raw beauty shine through in every pic. In this one, she dons a beautiful drape with traditional temple jewelry. She keeps her hair tied in a bun, and a simple bindi accentuates her look as well. Tamannaah made her acting debut with the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005) and her Telugu debut in Sree the same year. Her Tamil debut came with Kedi (2006). She gained popularity with hits like Happy Days (2007) and Kalloori (2007).

We love necklaces with a little out-of-the-box element! We adore Trisha Krishnan's turquoise saree, as she keeps her hair open, and dons an elaborate gold necklace. Known as the "Queen of South India, Trisha primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films but has also acted in Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi movies. Trisha began her career after winning a pageant in 1999, which opened doors to modeling and acting. Her first lead role was in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002), followed by hits like Saamy (2003), Ghilli (2004), and Varsham (2004).