Indian jewelry presents the ancient art of jewelry designing and amazing craftsmanship that is very unique. Apart from regular jewelry items that are worn by men and women on a daily basis, special bijouterie is designed for special occasions like marriages, festivals, rituals, and dances.

Types of Jewelry

Being it a marriage or a gathering, Indian Jewelry is worn in varied ways by all the people in a family be it men, women, or children. Let us look at some of the prominent jewelry types used in Indian Households

Bead Jewelry:

Bead Jewelry is five thousand years old and it was introduced at the time of the Indus Valley Civilization. People at that time made beads out of gold, silver, copper, clay, ivory, etc. 

Bridal Jewelry:

Bridal Jewelry in India holds major importance in Indian households. It is made using Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Kundan, Pearls, etc. Even the metal named Platinum is also making a buzz among Indians. It is heard that platinum is being gifted more often to the brides during weddings.

Fashion Jewelry:

Fashion Jewelry is often made with metals like silver, beads, stones, etc. Fashion jewelry is used by people on a daily basis, matching with their respective outfits.

Filigree Jewelry:

The Jewellery is done on metal like silver and includes lots of technicalities, it takes a lot of patience and an eye for all the small details on the Jewellery. 

Gold Jewellery:

Gold Jewellery is considered an Asset in Indian Households. It often serves as the guarantee against any financial crisis in the family, because of its liquidity, and is also used by women for decorating themselves on occasions. Gold is also considered as the symbol of Goddess Lakshmi in Indian Households.

Ivory Jewellery:

Ivory Jewellery is made from the Elephant tusk. The significance of ivory jewellery is mostly seen in Gujarat, India. Here the bride receives Ivory Jewellery from her family before the marriage and they also believe that having an Ivory Jewellery piece on the Bride during the marriage is necessary.

Kundan Jewellery:

The art of Kundan’s work reached Rajasthan from Delhi during the Mughal period. Later, the craftsmen from different parts of India migrated to Rajasthan and made it a hub of Kundankari. 

Lac Jewelry:

Lac jewelry, also known as lacquer jewelry, originated in Rajasthan and has gained considerable popularity in India today. Lac jewelry is available in versatile designs, which add to its beauty. 

Meenakari Jewelry:

The Meenakari Jewelry was introduced by Raja Mansingh, the stones are set and enameled with gold. Historically speaking, the art was introduced to Rajasthan artisans by Raja Mansingh of Amer.

Navratna Jewelry:

Nine auspicious stones are used in Navratna Jewelry. People believe that the nine stones assure the well-being of the person who wears them.

Having said that all, some of the common Jewelry types also include Silver Jewelry, Stone Jewelry, Temple Jewelry, Tribal Jewelry, Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum, Diamond.