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Indian Silver Jewelry
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 Many
people have found the exquisite beauty of Indian silver jewelry
to be the most decorative in the world. Indian silver jewelry
pieces today are a reflection of traditional and contemporary
aesthetics. The intricate combination of fashion and ethnicity
continues to amaze wearers and shoppers worldwide! You can
find Indian silver jewelry chased, engraved, filigreed, or
granulated, all of which make fantastic ornaments.
India is filled to the brim with different ethnic and historical
backgrounds, and the types of jewelry which issue forth from
this country’s craftspeople is perfect evidence of this
diversity. In the Kasmir and Himachal valley, the silver smiths
concentrate on reflecting the local flora in their designs.
Long chain earrings for the women are characteristic of this
region, as well as the Himachal silver items inlaid with precious
stones.
Chunkier jewelry is typical of Rajasthan and its neighboring
region of Gujarat. Silver enameling decorates the heavy pendants,
earrings, bracelets, waistbands, and anklets.
In the exotic city of Bombay, you will find a treasure house
of silver ink wells, feathered plumes and pill boxes. Vendors
will sell secretly locking pendants and even sterling silver
dinnerware.
One word that you will come across in the wide, varied world
of Indian silver jewelry is tarkashi. This artwork originates
from Orissa, and is finely detailed with minute delicacy.
The silver is spun into fine wires, and made into jewelry,
boxes and containers, fragile necklaces, plates, glasses,
vases, and even lamps.
Whatever type of intricately crafted Indian silver jewelry
you are looking for, you won’t be disappointed with
its variety and excellent quality.
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