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A Little History On Indian Jewellery - Part 1


It was proven by archaeological excavations that Indians have been creating jewellery with gold, silver and precious stones from prehistoric times.
The Moguls (Indian imperial empire) have influenced jeweller's craft with their elaborate skills for sculpting, whereas craftsmen from Rajasthan have brought their enamelling techniques.

In Indian Territory, jewellery symbolise beliefs and is associated to wealth, power, social status, affiliation to a caste and beauty as well.

Indian jewellery is said to be invested of the power of the gods and goddesses.

You can realise how important jewellery has been in India for millennia by looking at the art representing divinities richly adorned with necklaces, rings, bracelets, nose rings, ankle bracelets and hair ornaments, etc. We can also see Indian kings bearing shiny and colourful polished stones.