Major
types of Indian Jewellery include temple jewellery, antique jewellery,
minakari jewellery, South Indian jewellery and north Indian jewellery.
Another kind of jewellery that traces its origin back to the ancient
Indian includes the temple jewellery. It is characterised by some of the
finest handwork, painfully crafted by skilled craftsmen and jewelers
consisting of traditional gold ornaments studded with red and green
semi-precious stones offered to the Gods. Classical and traditional in
its appearance, temple jewellery is commonly associated with dancers
practicing the dance form of Bharatanatyam or Kuchipudi.
Amongst the Indian jewellery antique Jewellery relates to the present
trend and is in reality considered more of fancy jewellery. Antique
jewellery is actually the modern day jewellery in gold or silver, which
goes through a process of oxidising and is sometimes buried in a pot of
clay, to give it a dull look. Minakari Jewellery and Kundan styles of
jewellery evolved from the influences of the Mughal dynasty. Minakari
refers to enameling a unique combination of gems, enamel pigments
Minakari Jewellery and precious stones and these are usually used in
combination to make jewellery pieces that can be worn as chokers and
necklaces. The motifs used in this art were flowers, plants, scrolling
vines and animal forms, amongst others. At its simplest level, south
Indian jewellery imitates forms found in nature. Chased gold is made to
imitate the rudraksha bead sacred to the god Shiva, elements of
necklaces may copy cut grass stalks, lotus buds, garlic bulbs or lentils
as well as flowers.
Indian jewellery is stylish and is not restricted only to a single
metal. Manufacturers use all materials, ranging from plastic and glass
to white metal, cheaper alloys and fabric. India has been a major
manufacturer and exporter of jewellery in recent years.
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Indian
Bracelets - We
have a great selection of Indian Bracelets plain silver, silver
and gemstone and traditional Indian.
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Indian
Necklaces - Wonderful Indian Necklaces. You can choose from
tribal or silver with gemstone necklaces
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Indian
Pendants - Freeform
and regular shape Indian Pendants available ranging from 3gm to
15gm in weight
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Indian
Rings - Stunning Indian Rings in both regular and freeform shapes.
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Indian
Earrings - A
comprehensive range of Indian Earrings including studs,
leverbacks, danglies, french hook and post fittings
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Indian
Sets - Make
the most of Indian design and craft with our Indian Pendant and Earring
Sets (including chain)
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