SNEAK PEEK INTO THE EXOTIC INDIAN ART OF JEWELLRY ...!!

When I first got a taste of new found world of Desi Jewelry, I was taken aback.. LITERALLY!! :P And as I kept reading further, It dawned upon me that what i previously heard and knew was just a tip of the Iceberg.

 Now, the history of Indian jewellery is as old as the history of the country itself. Around 5000 years ago, the desire to adorn themselves aroused in people, leading to the origin of jewellery. Since then, Indian women and jewellery have gone hand in hand. Infact, there is hard to find a woman in India, who does not adore herself with minimum jewellery. In fact, jewellery is considered as security and prestige of women in the country. The attraction for jewellery has been great in India that it is no more a craft than an art.

Apart from its religious significance in almost all indian rituals, you'd be surprised to know that there exist a jewellery for every occasion... NOW AIN'T THAT COOL...!!B-)

So brace yourself ladies here its time you take a dive into the EXOTIC world of Indian Jewellery.....

                                             ANTIQUE INDIAN JEWELLRY

The jewellery which is not in mainstream production and of which the mode of production is no longer popular is known by the name of 'Antique Jewellery.' This kind of jewellery has dull and rough look, combined with an old world-world charm, and this serves as the major USP of such jewellery. It takes you back to yore era, by its unfinished and dull looks.

 

The jewellery pieces in antique jewellery usually belong to a particular period of history, when its popularity was at its peak. In India, you can find antique jewellery in numerous forms, like meenakari, kundan work, and so on. Those pieces of antique jewellery that are extremely rare are usually sold at auctions, in antique stores and curio shops.

They include the jewellery that belongs to the early period of history. It is this rarity of antique jewellery that makes it so appealing. However, at times, jewellery that is furnished in antique pattern is also given the name of antique jewellery. Still, those who really value the rarity and exclusivity of antique jewellery, go for the original pieces




 Antique jewellery embodies the unadulterated jewellery tradition of the country, in the earlier times, concentrating on ethnic motifs and stones, metal and design. The antique jewellery of India is popular not only within its own territorial boundaries, but also finds favour amongst people belonging to UK, USA and other western countries

So the next tym you dismiss something as old fashioned... think twice!!... It may just be your most priced embellishment....!!! ;)