Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Traditional Indian Jewellery
During the ancient ages Indian Gods and Goddesses are crafted with rich and ornate temple jewelry, a trend still existent. Eventually those intricate filigree designs of Indian jewelry were being sported with by the women folk and it got absorbed into the bridal trousseau and worn on special occasions. The traditional Indian jewelry could be branched into three categories – spiritual, bridal wear and temple jewelry. But with the flow of time all of them merged into one and took the form of Indian fashion jewelry. Indian fashion jewelry was given a royal patronage from the ancient times. But it reached its highest peak during the Mughal era. Men usually are the goldsmiths in India, traditionally, and a variety of names were given to them as per the region they belong to. Fashion jewelry in India is being made for almost every part of the body, ranging from the ‘tika’ for the forehead to the ring for the toe, a testimony to the love of jewelry and to the splendid skills of the Indian jewelers. In a broader aspect, jewelry in India was being handcrafted not only for humans but also for the ceremonial elephants and horses.In the modern era Indian fashion jewelry is creating a new history for itself. Indian fashion jewelry is a rage among the recent generation and despite the tag of ‘feminine’ being attached to jewelry, both guys and gals are sporting with funky and traditional Indian jewelry. Be it the bold thumb rings or the sleek ear and nose rings, be it purely ethnic or purely funky Indian fashion jewelry is gearing its speed, expanding its domain at its best. The common motifs in the traditional Indian jewelry were inspired by mythology and despite the fickle dictates fashion they remain essentially the same today. However, modern Indian jewelers are experimenting with a wide range of design, representing many things – love of nature and animals, spiritual beings, history, humor…..imagination at its best. An important landmark in the history of Indian fashion jewelry is the expansion of the domain of raw materials used in its making. Besides gold and other metal jewelry, jute, beads, stones, conch shells, wood, plant seeds, etc are also used in the making of Indian fashion jewelry. These are setting a new trend in the modern fashion scenario…..befitting jewelries with the kind of attire you put on, be it funky or traditional. Indian fashion jewelry is much more than just a tool of aesthetic appeal: rather it is a symbol of divine abundance and material blessings, tinged with fashion, updated with each passing day. A trend that started at the beginning of the civilization, may be at a more remote past, has been going strong till date and will definitely create new ripples in the near future with some more fusions, bifurcations, improvisations and new imaginations…..a new history of Indian fashion jewellery on the making.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Jewellery
If you don't see what you want, a real jeweler can find it or make it for you. If it's something simple, you might find it in the catalogs from your jeweler's suppliers and it can be special ordered for you. And most jewelers also offer custom jewelry, with your choice of design and gemstones. You can remake an old piece that you don't wear or make your jewelry dream design come true. It's up to you, with the help of your jeweler.
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Your jeweler personally selects each piece of jewelry and each gemstone in his or her cases. They don't sell merchandise from some central warehouse. They sell only what they themselves carefully select. That means that your jeweler has unrivaled quality control. When a mass merchant buys thousands of items, often deliveries are only spot-checked. Since your jeweler cares enough to look carefully at every jewelry piece before buying it, shouldn't you? If you buy from a web site or from TV, the piece you receive may not be what you are expecting. At your local jeweler you can compare different pieces side by side, see the difference diamond qualities make, and also try on jewelry before you buy
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Your jeweler is an authorized dealer for all the brands he carries. This is especially important for watch brands, since gray market watches are often not covered by warranties. The makers of top brands know that your local jeweler will stand behind their products with the right kind of product education and after-sales support. As authorized dealers, they also have access to the latest, most in-demand styles of the season. In addition, your jeweler is as fussy about brands as he is quality.
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When you buy from a mass merchant, the person behind the counter might have sold auto parts or ice cream the week before. When you buy from a real jeweler, you will get good advice from a professional, someone who eats, breathes, and sleeps jewelry. Jewelers have gemological training, read professional journals to keep up to date, travel to trade fairs and seminars, and learn all about the products they offer. They can help you be an educated buyer and choose the jewelry that is right for your lifestyle.
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You might be surprised at how competitive your jeweler can be. Even many small local jewelers belong to powerful buying groups. These groups magnify the individual jeweler's buying power by assuring him the same favorable prices given to mass merchants. So you get the best of both worlds: the personal, knowledgeable attention of a real jeweler and the bulk-rate prices of the larger, more impersonal chains. Don't be fooled by the deceptive 80 percent off offers that clog your mailbox. Your jeweler offers you honest value every day.
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Not only does your jeweler care about you, but he or she cares about your jewelry, too! Cleaning rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings keeps them beautiful. Bring in your rings every year or two to have the prongs checked to make sure that you never lose a gemstone. Many stores offer this as a free service to customers. Only your jeweler cares to make sure that your jewelry stays beautiful forever.
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