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The more precious stones you wear, the more strongly you will be charged with cosmic forces, which radiate out into your surroundings. Sometimes the stones draw disease, pain and misfortune out of the etheric body of the person who wears them. Ruby and coral fade when people have anemia. Other stones, such as turquoise, lose [...]

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In our admiration for Jewellery as an art, we forget that it is, after all, also a business, providing employment to a labor force of two million skilled workers in the country.

Ethnic Jewelry from India to give that special look you have always dreamed of.

The export of Gems and Jewelery is the single largest foreign [...]

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The Navaratna or the Necklace of nine gems is an exquisite piece of jewelry. A combination of nine auspicious stones strung together ensures the well being of the wearer.

Handmade Silver Gemstone Jewelry from India
The Navaratna consists of the vajra (diamond), manika (ruby), marakata (emerald), vidruma (coral), mukta (pearl), Nila (sapphire), gomedaka (garnet), pusyaraga (topaz) and [...]

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Anklets:    As most of the terracotta figurines from Harappa and Mohenjodaro have not survived intact, it is difficult to guess the types of foot ornaments. However, a few skeletons with anklets of paste beads have been found in Harappa.

Anklet Jewellery
Anklets:    Anklets were popularly worn by the women of the Sunga and Satavahana periods. The most [...]

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Jewellery was used to signify status, and in courtly India could indicate rank. Under the Mughal dynasty(whose rule in India began in 1526), the turban ornament was originally worn only by those of royal status, although this became much less strictly controlled as Mughal authority declined from the early eighteenth century onwards. [...]

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Bracelet or Armlet: A personal ornament for the Arm or wrist, made of different materials, according to the fashion of the age.ARMLET – arm’-let: The word translated “bracelet” “armlet,” or “arm-band,” worn on the upper arm. But it is the same word which with a different context is rendered “ankle-chains”.Armlet is an ornamental band [...]

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A keychain or key chain is a small chain, usually made from metal or plastic, that connects a small item to a keyring. The length of a keychain allows an item to be used more easily than if connected directly to a keyring. Some keychains allow one or both ends the ability to rotate, keeping [...]

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Dangle Ear rings are designed to flow from the ears, creating an exciting look for any occasion. Dangle earrings are in fashion these days. Dangle earrings or Drop Earrings looks elegant with Indian Traditional Clothings e.g Sari, Lehanga Choli, Salwar Kameez. Sterling Silver Dangling Earrings can be matched with any color but gemstone earrings can’t [...]

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Look at Sculptures in any Indian temple. Every curve of the woman’s body is decorated with lavish ornaments. The Waist Ornament is particularly important, for the midriff is always bare, and the narrow waist over large hips is a special part of the Indian woman’s beauty. Today, these traditional waist ornaments are seen as belly [...]

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