 The Indian passion for jewelry is legendary. A special jewelry item is connected with every 'sanskar', events that are important landmarks in the life of an individual, like the naming of the child, start of education, religious initiation, marriage, death etc.
Indian Jewelry is influenced by the different regions that it comes from. The 'kundan' of Jaipur is world famous. The beauty of Hyderabadi pearls and the craftsmanship that can be seen in piece of 'meenakari' is unparalleled.
Different styles of Jewelry are prevalent in the country yet the most illustrious of them all is Temple Jewelry. Designed by master craftsmen of Tamil Nadu, South India, centuries ago, these adorn the icons of the Gods and Goddesses in temples. There are more than 5000 diamond exporters in India today.
Indian Gems, Navratnas, Birth Stones, Semi Precious Stones, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, Red Coral, Zircon, Blue Sapphire. There is much more to these stones apart from being a mere embellishments for the pieces of jewelry in which they are inlaid, Today precious stones are increasingly used in alternative therapies like the crystal therapy. Precious stones are believed to possess the power to modify the influence of the planets.
Today this area has also not remained untouched by modernity. As the Indian consumer becomes more aware of the international trends, these find their way into ornaments that are uniquely designed and are yet simple and elegant to suit the fashionable Indian woman of today.
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