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Gold Indian Jewelry Biography

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Indians have been using jewellery for adornment since centuries. The significance of jewellery in the country is 
evident from the fact that on many auspicious occasions, jewellery forms a part of gifts. Though the trend of men 
adoring themselves has now faded away, many of them still use earrings, bracelets, pedants, etc. However, it is 
the Indian women for whom jewellery holds utmost significance. In India, jewellery is considered auspicious for 
women. Even poorest of poor women will have some kind of jewellery with them. 

Jewellery has not only been considered for the purpose of adoration, but also as a security in times of 
contingency. This is because it is often expensive and can be sold whenever there is dire need of money. This 
way, jewellery also serves the purpose of insurance, which can be depended upon. Jewellery forms the important 
part of adoration among Indian women. To accentuate their feminine beauty, they use jewellery made of gold, 
silver, copper and diamonds. Traditionally, jewellery has always been linked with wealth, power and status. 

Talking about the significance of jewellery in the life of women in India, they are gifted jewellery in different 
phases of life such as, at birth, at coming of age, in marriage, on becoming a mother, etc. Certain ornaments, 
such as mangalsutra, nath (nose ring) and toe rings, quintessential for married Indian women. From the practice 
of generations, these gifts are still continuing without any abruption. Jewellery gifted to women at the time of her 
marriage is called 'stridhan' i.e. wealth of women, which in short is symbol of wealth, power and femininity. 

Jewellery design is so versatile in India that it varies from state to state. If some jewellery is so much popular in 
one state, it might not necessarily be popular in another state. However, some basic jewellery is common among 
all the women across India. Bridal jewellery like maangtika, earrings, nose rings, necklace, mangalsutra, bangles, etc make up basic jewellery which adorn women in India. Incidentally, eve


Gold is a metal that lures many. It gives the security against any
financial crisis, because of its easy liquidity, and is also used by women
for adorning themselves. Traditionally, gold has been considered
auspicious among Hindus and is regarded to be symbolic of Lakshmi,
the Goddess of Wealth. Gold is symbol of perfection, immortality and
prosperity; it is the substance that myths and legends are made of. It is
a favourite for making jewellery, for the reason that it is anti-rust and
has an everlasting shine.

Kancheepuram in southern India and Varanasi in northern India have
been the centre of gold jewellery making since the historic times. Gold
has been used in making of brocades and weaving. Zardozi, which was brought in India by Mughals, used gold
thread is in embroidery. An excellent craft, it is quite popular even today. Like other jewellery products, gold
jewellery is typical to the region. Design and pattern of gold jewellery differs according to the area and tradition
carried on historically.

Till date, there has been no historical evidence to shows that Indian women did not wear any gold jewellery
anytime. Earrings, nose rings, bracelets, armlets etc., all have been a part and parcel of the women in India,
historically. Indian gold jewellery got its international touch during Mughal period. The Mughals inspired Indian
craftsmen to learn intricacies and nuances of jewellery making. During this period enameling, embedding stones
in gold and filigree work attained great popularity.

During Mughal period, the gold jewellery of the hands and feet was extremely ornate. The reason was that
women wore veils and the only exposed parts of their body were their hands and feet. Some major gold jewellery
of India includes necklaces, nose rings, earrings, hair clips, waistbands or toe rings etc, all popular among Indian
women. Besides the fact that gold jewellery lures Indian women most for obvious reasons, gold is believed to
welcome Lakshmi. During Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped and gold is almost invariably b

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