Jewellery Making an Art of Passion

Each and every jewelry in India has a story their behalf!

Jewellery is not only precious but a representation of a piece of an art. Each piece of jewellery is representation of its maker’s creativity and skill, and is the outcome a lot of hard work. Although jewelleries are being bought for centuries but today online jewellery shopping has taken this activity to different dimensions. Online shopping of diamond jewellery in India is very common these days but there are some who still prefer to buy from regular store especially in case of traditional jewellery. The reason being the online jewellery is more inclined to trending and smart design unlike the traditional Indian jewellery. But surely enough, this trend is going to be changed soon.

As jewellery is an integral part of most of Indian’s life, it is not surprising that the record says that Indian households constitute approximately eleven percent of total world gold reserve. The number is greater than the total reserve of US, Germany and also International Monetary Fund (IMF). Thus, explaining the amount of gold that are owned by Indians. Each of the jewelleries owned by an Indian has story to be told, and wonderful memories attached to it. Sometimes these jewelleries also have history behind them. But in the process of buying and admiring these, one also needs to appreciate the work of the goldsmiths. Traditionally, in India the work of a goldsmith is carried on in a hereditary manner. It could be easily claimed that creation of jewellery is an art in itself and the goldsmiths are the artists. There are several traditional gold designs that are being carried on by generations:

1. Meenakari: The work in famously done in Rajasthan and several other parts of the northern India. Similar to, many other jewellery designers and goldsmiths, this work is also done hereditary and taught from one generation to other. The work involves coloring and ornamenting any metal especially gold. The work that is engraved in the jewellery is intricate in their design and involves a hard work.
2. Kundan: this form of work came to India with the Mughal patronage. Some also claims that the work has emerged in either Rajasthan or Gujarat royal families. The work involves gems setting on a gold foil. This is also an intricate work and lavish in its designs. This one of the reason that this form of jewellery designs are still considered to be royal.
3. Temple design: this form of designs is from the southern part of India. The designs have similarity with the designs made in and around the temples. Additionally, in south of India, temple deities are dressed up with jewelries starting from head to toe. These similar designs are sold for local masses also.
4. Spiritual design: spirituality is the core to every mankind thus jewellery that they wear close to themselves also represents their spiritual aspects. Each spiritual symbol such as Om for Hindus, cross for the Christians, Ik onkar for the Sikhs and etc. is commonly represented in the jewelries also.

This is only one fourth of the patterns and design of jewellery that are created in India. Thus explaining the worth and significance of any jewellery for Indians. This love for intricate and beautiful designs are not only showcased in the traditional forms but also in the trendy design, that also pursued by Indians at the time of online shopping of diamond jewellery in India.

Marty Ron is a freelance writer, technical writer, and editor of a leading magazine. He writes for many online E-commerce websites. He also has been writing blogs on various forums.