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The jewellery which is not in mainstream production and of which the 
mode of production is no longer popular is known by the name of 
'Antique Jewellery.' This kind of jewellery has dull and rough look, 
combined with an old world-world charm, and this serves as the major 
USP of such jewellery. It takes you back to yore era, by its unfinished 
and dull looks. The jewellery pieces in antique jewellery usually belong 
to a particular period of history, when its popularity was at its peak. 

In India, you can find antique jewellery in numerous forms, like 
meenakari, kundan work, and so on. Those pieces of antique jewellery 
that are extremely rare are usually sold at auctions, in antique stores 
and curio shops. They include the jewellery that belongs to the early period of history. It is this rarity of antique 
jewellery that makes it so appealing. However, at times, jewellery that is furnished in antique pattern is also given 
the name of antique jewellery. 

Still, those who really value the rarity and exclusivity of antique jewellery, go for the original pieces. Antique 
jewellery embodies the unadulterated jewellery tradition of the country, in the earlier times, concentrating on 
ethnic motifs and stones, metal and design. The antique jewellery of India is popular not only within its own 
territorial boundaries, but also finds favour amongst people belonging to UK, USA and other western countries 



India and jewellery, jewellery and Indian women - the terms are linked 
inherently. At the time of wedding as well as numerous other 
occasions, a woman is gifted jewellery by her parents and relatives. 
Although the gift is meant to give her security in contingency, 
ornamentation is an obvious purpose. All the cities across the length 
and width of India have shops of jewellers - some traditional and some 
modern jewellers, catering to the need of all kinds. Not that the affluent 
class people wear ornaments, there are low cost jewellery items in 
ample, which cater the demand of low income group as well. 

India houses various kinds of jewellery arts, ranging from Meenakari 
and Kundan to stone and bead work. The craft of cutting and polishing precious and semi-precious stones and 
giving them glamorous face is something artistic. Emeralds, rubies, garnets, amethysts, corals, sapphires, and 
turquoises are among the stones which are used for the enhancement of gold and silver jewellery. Gold jewellery 
is the most popular among South Indian women. In southern part of India, gold is considered auspicious and a 
status symbol. Talking about the art on gold jewellery, Kundan is something that comes into our mind. 

It is a Mughal-inspired art of setting precious stones like diamonds, rubies, and emeralds in gold and silver 
jewellery. In Meenakari, enameling is done to protect gold and floral pattern coloured in red, blue and green 
attracts the attention. Silver jewellery is not far behind in popularity, particularly because of its affordability, 
making it popular among low income group people. Jhumka, hansli, chokar, nath and bracelets made of silver are 
quite popular among women in India. 

History of Indian jewellery is as old as the history of the country itself. Around 5000 years ago, the desire to adorn 
themselves aroused in people, leading to the origin of jewellery. Since then, Indian women and jewellery have 
gone hand in hand. There cannot be a woman in India, who does not adore herself with minimum jewellery. In 
fact, jewellery is considered as security and prestige of women in the country. The attraction for jewellery has 
been great in India that it is no more a craft than an art. 

Indian jewellery is unique in its design and workmanship. In all kinds of traditional dance forms, jewellery has 
been a significant part. Be it Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi or Kathak, all have given importance to jewellery in 
presenting the artist. The sheer number of items forming the jewellery of an Indian woman is numerous, ranging 
from earrings and necklaces to pieces for adorning the hair, hip, feet, and feet. Jewellery made with emeralds, 
diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and other precious and semi-precious stones have been in practice for long. 

The range of jewellery in India varies from religious to purely aesthetic types. It is crafted not only for humans, but 
also for the Gods, ceremonial elephants and horses. Royal class people have given patronage to the art of 
jewellery since ancient times, when rajas and maharajas vied with each other to possess the most exquisite and 
magnificent pieces. Regional differences can be observed in the making of jewellery, depending on the 
differences in geography, people, culture, and their lifestyle. 

While the designs in solid gold jewellery of Tamil Nadu and Kerala are inspired by nature, the Meenakari and 
Kundan styles of jewellery making have been influenced by the Mughal dynasty. Then there is a huge range of 
silver beads found all over India, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Their 
availability leads to the development of the bead jewellery, popular till date. 

While Assamese jewellery is influenced by local flora and fauna, Manipuri jewellery-makers make use of items 
like shells, animal claws, teeth and precious and semi-precious stones. These huge varieties of ornaments bear 
testimony to the excellent skill of the jewellers and craftspeople of the country. Indian jewellery in Gold, 

diamonds, silver, sterling silver, precious stones, copper and semi-precious stones is a rage all over the world. 

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