Indian jewelry

India is a country full of undiscovered elements, especially for a European or American citizen. It has beautiful panoramas, mysterious history and unusual religion. In fact, people around the globe are attracted by its culture, especially by its handcrafted jewelry. The entire world is trying to solve mysteries of India and to become, consequently, a part of this amazing culture.

Indian handcrafted jewelry is especially popular on the market of ethnic handmade accessories. It has a variety of aesthetical values to offer to our society and we are happy to include them in our lives. If to delimit the rich spectrum of Indian ornaments, there are three main types: spiritual, temple, and bridal jewels. Obviously, each of these categories has special purposes, and it is a huge mistake to misuse them.

Temple handcrafted jewelry is supposed to be worn during the process of adornment of statues of gods and goddesses. It might include chunky necklaces, usually made from beads, gems or wood. Additionally, the nose rings are meant to express the inner world of a lady. Recently, all these elements have been transformed in ornaments needed for a bridal event.

Spiritual ornamentation is most popular in the world, because it embodies a rich variety of forms, materials and styles. There are several main symbols used in India handcrafted jewelry. First of all, it is Ganesha - the elephant headed god, who brings good luck to believers. Then, there is the Navaratna ring, which has nine gems on it, reproducing the nine planets. It is believed to purify one’s spiritual aura. We might as well mention the sacred syllable OM, whose success on the global market is extremely high.

It is impossible to name the most beautiful Indian jewel, because it all depends on your individual preferences. But we could strongly affirm that India has unique ornaments to offer to us, and it would be a pity not to benefit from this.