Traditional Asian Jewellery

The art of adornment goes back to the primitive man who used decoration, flowers, beads, bones and stones. Over the years the materials used changed to materials such as copper, ivory and precious stones. However, the rich Indian tribal heritage can still be seen in the flower motif which is a basic Indian jewellery design. Indian jewellery is an old civilization itself. jewellery in the ancient times was not only a source of adornment but each stone was endowed with a mystical quality that was used as a protection against evil forces. jewellery later became a means of putting savings like a bank today and therefore providing financial security to the people who sold the jewellery in the time of need. The Asian love for gold might be a means for acquiring wealth. For example, the Indian love for jewellery is really a love for the beautiful and the aesthetic of a man's inspiration to reach perfection in form, design and even color. There lies an integral connection between India and the famous traditional jewellery. In fact, the connection is so deep that a woman in India might consider her makeup to be incomplete without the adornment of jewellery which often adds luster to her personality. The traditional Indian jewellery is basically an artistic way of studding gold and silver jewellery into precious stones like rubies and diamonds. Below is a list and brief description of the most recognized handmade traditional Indian jewellery.

1. Antique jewellery

This kind of jewellery is out of the mainstream production and has lost its popularity over the years which makes it be branded as the antique pieces of jewellery. Its main significance is to keep the old world charm alive as it has a charming look.

2. Bead jewellery

The art of bead making is a 5000-year old art which is made popular with the Indus valley people. The beads were created out of gold, silver, wood and ivory. Archaeologist excavations reveal that there is a wide variety of finished and unfinished beads from the region.

3. Custom jewellery

Custom jewellery is made according to the suggestions and personal requirements of an individual. It’s sought by the people whose needs are not fulfilled with the variety which is already in the market. The customer gets the complete freedom to choose the metals designs and other specifications according to their taste and preference.

4. Filigree jewellery

Silver metals was mainly used as the base of making Filigree jewellery. The making of this kind of jewellery requires a lot of patience and keenness as it involves a lot of technicality and precision in the creation of the jewellery.

5. Gold jewellery

Gold has the luster that lures everyone to its beauty. It is not only used to adorning women but also has a great value because of its liquidity levels in times of a crisis. Gold is also considered to be an auspicious metal as it is believed to be the symbol of Goddess Lakshmi, who is the god of wealth.

The wide variety of traditional handmade Asian jewellery gives us a wide range of choice and adds to the glam quotient of our personality.