Indian Jewellery is not
the same as it used to be some thousand years back. Over years,it has evolved
as an art and is no more a mere craft. Jewels have appealed to the senses of all:
rich, poor, men, women, and children and interestingly in India all have managed
to wear them. Jewels have become an inseparable part of Indian tradition. These
are worn on every occasions: parties, festivals, marriages.
From the
earlier times, Indians have dealt in gems and jewellery. The rich tradition of
jewellery has been preserved and carried forward till today. Today, Indian Jewellery
has taken the international market by storm. The different items that are available
are necklaces, ear-rings, pendulums, bangles, bracelets, etc. All these items
are intricately designed and carry a grace that is irresistible
Different
types of Indian Jewellery
Temple Jewellery: Temple
jewellery is characterized by some of the finest handwork, painfully crafted by
skilled craftsmen and jewelers. Classical and traditional in its appearance, temple
jewellery is commonly associated with dancers practicing the dance form of Bharatanatyam
or Kuchipudi.
Antique Jewellery : It is actually the modern
day jewellery in gold or silver, which goes through a process of oxidizing and
is sometimes buried in a pot of clay, to give it a dull and antique look. Antique
Jewellery is not really antique as something that is antique, which is passed
on from one generation to another.
Minakari Jewellery :
Minakari or enamelling a unique combination of gems, enamel pigments and precious
stones, was born as a result of Shah Jahan's aesthetic vision that transformed
enamelling into a sophisticated art.
Imitation Jewellery :
It is the cheapest of Jewellery. School and college girls mostly wear it. The
color of gold or silver is coated on brass and other metals to give it a bright
appearance.
