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India’s culture is of a wide scope, diversifying from region to region, or more specifically from state to state. These form the base for Indian tradition, no matter how they differ from place to place in the same country. All of these categories of Indian culture would conceive different languages, clothing styles and jewellery, arts and so on. Of all, Indian jewellery grabs the most attraction from all over the world. It is fascinating to learn the facts and the origin behind the alluring tradition of Indian jewellery. Traditional perspectives and contributions from distinct groups of people One can find that it is predominant in most Hindu, Sikh and Jain families that women are not privileged to own land but gifted with jewellery during their weddings, out of a belief that it is a smart investment and easily convertible to cash when needed. The Mughals acquire the credit for introducing Meenakari (popular in Rajasthan), Jadau and Kundan styles of designs in jewellery making. Till date, these styles allure antique jewellery lovers and are most demanded in the market. It is a tradition in southern India to decorate the idols in the temples with precious and a heavy set of jewellery. When the dance concerts happened to be held at the halls of the temples, there started an imitation of the jewellery of the idols by the dancers who performed. Temple jewellery was introduced in Nagercoil of Tamil Nadu, which composed precious gems embedded on the jewels on designs figuring Gods and Goddesses. People wear a twisted combo of silver, iron and golden wires, believing that it gives them a mighty strength, in the West Bengal. Speaking about Goldsmiths, they were the most privileged among other artisans in the ancient India, and were given due respect in the society. They were considered to be superior by profession among others of the same kind. The Indian tribes were the designers of tribal jewellery, making use of forest produce like wood, clay shells and other materials they could possibly find viz. bones, crude metal etc. Significance of gemstone jewellery All over the country, there is a traditional belief about gemstones- the power and radiation which could be spread by each type of gem. Also, there is still a strong belief that the nine gemstones namely, emerald, diamond, pearl, yellow sapphire, ruby, coral, cat’s eye, blue sapphire and Comedagham constitute the Navaratnas, each representing a planet God of the Navagraha or the solar system. This is to signify that when a person undergoing or influenced during the period of a Graha, wears an ornament embedded with the gem corresponding to that God, then the person would be protected by the Graha from all evils predicted to attack him during that period of time. Prime significance of traditional Indian jewellery Ultimately, one would find that traditionally Indian jewellery was meant to showcase the jewels owned by a family on the bride and her groom on the day of their marriage, keep up each the culture and designs belonging to each class of people and also to determine their social status. Find exclusive designs of diamond & gold jewellery at Gaj Gallery. Buy authentic jewelry such as bangles, rings, pendants, diamond & colour earrings for women & children.
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