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Custom Of Jewelry

From the desire of self-adornment took birth the first jewelry of the civilization. Man had just completed his discoveries and inventions to accomplish his basic needs, when the desire of looking better struck him. The first step towards fulfilling this desire may have been the apparel but the very next place was reserved by the jewelry for every part of body. And then there was no end to the experiments, developments, creation and adornment. Apart from self-adornment, the need for personal talisman too was one of the main motivations behind amulet design ornaments.
Initially the objects from nature were directly used for making jewelry. And these objects included seeds, stone, grass, shells and pebbles. Various old paintings, sculptures and scriptures confirm the extensive use of ornaments in the early days. They also reflect on the creativity of those people who had very little or almost no resources and technology as compared to today's world.
Indian ornaments, even today, is given much value and importance in the fashion world due to its rich tradition and. innumerable designs.
India as a land oft invaded by foreign rulers has always accepted, moulded and added various foreign fashions to its own culture. Ornament is one major feature down the ages that saw much changes and alterations, however always for a welcome change to the trend. Among the rulers that added glory to the already rich heritage of Indian ornaments were the Mughals. Already influenced by the Persian fashion, they imparted to our country the fashion of wearing silver. The Kings and the upper class of the country till then accepted silver only next to gold. But spreading the popularity of silver, the Mughal brought its importance almost in level with that of gold, if not higher. Silver ornaments for every part of the body was introduced. And those, which already existed were developed further giving them a different design.

The amulet necklaces famous for their magical and protective attributes have now become an object of fashion. The heavy belly chains used for checking the weight gain by the queens as well as the king too has become a much-demanded jewelry in present time for its sheer grace. The anklets, which were worn usually without the hollow balls set at the lower end before the Mughal intrusion, were given a different face by adding that tinkle to them. Various types of anklets have been introduced and developed down the years that include anklet with gemstone, ring anklets and much more. Apart from these traditional indian jewelry, the modern section of jewelry includes sleek and light jewelry like pendant and ring sets, ring and earring sets, earring and ring sets, armlets, key rings and bangles. In bangles one gets a thousand designs in different materials from metal to glass, stone, wood, shell, lac and much more. However one of the most beautiful and ingenious bangles are produced in Nathdwara Rajasthan.
This place has a tradition of enameling on silver. This technique, enameling, is very popular in Rajasthan. The designs are first etched on the surface on which enameling is to be done. The surface is then fully burnished with agate. The various stones are then filled in their respective places. The piece is now placed on a mica plate and kept in the furnace. The mica plate is used to prevent its direct contact with fire. Colours are applied according to their hardness. The ones, which require more heat, are filled in first and so on. When it is taken out from the furnace finally, it is rubbed with a file very gently and cleaned with lemon juice or tamarind to give the shine. It is a very long and painstaking process, yet the craftsmen have very expert and swift hands in producing lovely enameled jewelry in Rajasthan.

Besides being beautiful and attractive, the gems have a tremendous healing power. They influence the very self of the person wearing them. The effect can be extremely beneficial if the compatibility is right between the stone and the wearer.


The power of the stone comes from the earth and the cosmos. In the era when even the most professionally successful executives are also seeking purification of soul, stones are the ultimate answer to all, for no medicine developed by the human beings can perform this task. Purification is mainly re-establishing the soul's link with the cosmos and the stones being a part of the cosmos help achieving the goal.
Centuries ago, long before the age of Aspirin, the ancients used touchstones. These stones brought calmness to homes besides bringing harmony to the human beings. In China, Tibet, the holy temples of India and the great temples of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans, the priests shaped these stones by hand. In some culture people still use 'worry beads' for protection against bad spirits or to cure any physical disorder. Even powdered stones were and still are used for treating many ailments. For example, amber was used to treat problems with kidney, liver and constipation. Malachite was used to cure cataracts. Elixir, tincture and some homeopathic pellets are composed of stones-such as Lapis lazuli or turquoise.
The curing power of a stone or a gem lies in two factors, its colour and its clarity. The power, because, relates directly to the rays of light produced by the stone when the sunlight passes through it. The clearer the ray, the better the effect.
The different colours are associated with different functions as well as different part of the human body.

The red garnet is a stone of passion that sometimes needs to be transformed into the power of purity. It is with the purity of heart that one is able to see the God. In the temple of the human body, the sacred spinal fire or energy lies coiled like a snake and is called the sacred spinal fire or energy lies coiled like a snake and is called the sacred stone. It is awakened and lifted towards the head by the process of transmutation. This process is said to have association with the use of garnet. The red garnets help energize and bring the circulation level to normal if deficient. They also work with the generative system and stimulate the sexual drive. All garnets give energy and courage; they also aid the imagination and protect against depression and impure thoughts. They should be worn in cases of rheumatism and arthritis. The red Jasper is an opaque stone, in which the power of light has not manifested yet. It comes in a variety of colours, combinations and patterns. When polished, it makes a beautiful jewel, reminding us of the colours of earth. It is a humble and common stone, highly regarded as the mother of all stones, for it carries powerful magical properties. It transforms the earth energy into human energy. It is highly respected in Peru and one more fact proves its importance, that the Pope's ring is jasper, the symbol of rock, and the foundation of church. The carnelian is a symbol of the warm, vitalizing and positive energy of the earth. It also has electro-magnetic properties, which benefit everyone just by wearing it. It feeds energy directly through the skin. It gives a feeling of well -being and inflowing power. It influences and regulates the intake of food, assimilation and circulation. Read more on stones and their therapeutic powers. View our collection of earings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets and complete sets