India Jewellery roots back to 5000 years and has evolved as an art. Earlier, for the rulers, jewellery used to be a symbol of power and strength. Even today, jewellery is seen more of an investment and security. For an Indian woman, jewellery has been a significant adornment and has a special value in her life.
There are a plethora of varieties available in Indian jewellery and in this article, we are going to give you a sneak peak.
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Antique Jewellery:
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Old-world charm is what makes this type of jewellery antique. This kind of jewellery has a dull, antique and a rough look, combined with an old world-world charm of course. While Antique jewellery refers to anything that belongs to a bygone area, Vintage jewellery refers to the jewellery that was popular during the 1920s and 1930s. Silver antique jewellery is also gaining major importance in fashion books these days. Well! as they say “Old is Gold”.
Bead Jewellery:
Bead art in India dates back to the time of Indus Valley Civilization. During that time, people used to make the beaded jewellery out of gold, silver, copper, clay and even wood. With the advancement in technology, beaded jewellery has seen some really innovative transformations. The artisans have not failed to create beaded jewellery with the use of new and innovative beads, crafted from both precious and artificial jewellery. We are totally in love with the beaded jewellery, are you?
Bridal Jewellery:
The intricate designing and that beautiful exquisite Indian touch, India is known to have a diverse tradition of adorning bridal jewellery and has an amazing culture of embracing beautiful wedding jewellery collection. Though these days platinum, temple, and silver jewellery is gaining popularity, traditional gold and Kundan jewellery still hold the most popular among people.
Custom Jewellery:
Custom jewellery is personalized jewellery made according to one’s wishes and interests. Customizing your own handmade or artificial jewellery is gaining popularity these days because of the fact that it gives total freedom to the customer about the specifics that you want in your jewellery.
Fashion Jewellery:
Fashion jewellery is a type of artificial jewellery, manufactured in order to complement fashionable ensembles. It is also called costume jewellery, mainly for the reason that it is not made of precious metals and stones, instead inexpensive simulated gemstones are used in fashion/custom jewellery. With newest fashion trends, the fashion jewellery trends also keep on changing and on the menu of the most fashionable runways, fashion jewellery has gained major popularity.
Temple Jewellery:
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Through the time, Indian temple jewellery has not just remained a craft but has evolved as an art, especially in design and workmanship. Temple jewellery is classical in the appearance and is worn by the classical dancers associated with Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi. Originated in the areas of South India, temple handmade jewellery requires the finest artwork and skilled craftsmanship.
Tribal Jewellery:
India is blessed with a rich tribal culture and the tribal jewellery gives a glimpse into the social-culture life of a particular tribe. Earlier, the tribes used to make the jewellery with the use of bones, wood, clay, shells, claws, jaws of animals and crude metal. Transgressing through time, tribal jewellery has evolved so much. Nowadays, it uses natural materials like leaves, berries, stones, beads, feathers, leather, claws, flowers, wood and much more. Due to its eclectic, earthy and funky appearance, this type of jewellery is gaining popularity, especially among those people who love to experiment with the jewellery.
These were different types of Indian Jewellery. What type is your favorite? Don’t forget to tell us in the comments below.
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