Gems
& Jewelry Rajasthan
One of the largest centers in the world for hand-cutting of gems, it is not
unusual to find shops here full of piles of precious stones, from onyx and cat’s
eye to lapis lazuli, carnelian, garnets, amethysts and topaz, the other end
of the scale there are rubies, emeralds and diamonds. Even those who would not
like to spend much can take their pick from the cabochons so that the costs
on the precious stones are greatly reduced.
Each area has its own unique style that follows the age-old traditions. Be it
the regal and classic forms of jewellery adorned by the Royals, Aristocrats
and Nobles done in real Gold, Platinum with precious stones embedded to lend
glamour or the rural who prefer the reasonable, chunky Silver or the cheap metal
with coloured glass cuts to give it an effect.
Some of the most charming and attractive hand crafted jewellery comes from Rajasthan.
Rajasthan is famous for its jewellery industry and it is one of the world's
largest centre for hand-cutting of gems. It is India's important source for
precious and semi precious stones like;
Ruby,
Emerald,
Garnets,
Agate,
Amethyst,
Topaz,
Lapis lazuli,
Carnelian,
etc.
Rajasthan is known for the art of silver smithy, beginning from anklets to earrings
to head gears. A lot of effort goes into its making since most of the rural
communities wear silver ornaments. Besides silver, it is known for its Lac bangles,
Kundan and Minakari, enameled gold jewellery, uncut diamonds and emerald-cutting.
Another most exclusive art is 'thewa' from Chittaur popular for its gold work
on glass. Some of the traditional adornments are Rakhdi (head ornament), Tussi
(necklace), Baju Bandh (armlet), Adah (special neclace worn by Rajputs), Gokhrus
(bracelets), Pajebs (anklets), etc.
Kundan,the art of setting stones in gold famous in Bikaner and Jodhpur. Minakari
is the Art of enamelling in gold and silver for other metal (meenakari can be
done in precious, semi precious gems or the cheaper coloured glass also. it
is made in Jaipur, Nathdwara and Pratapgarh.
Made in precious and semi precious gems. (Ex. Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire.
It is made in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Jaipur market holds the monopoly in the jewellery
houses all over India and in the global arena too. This colourful market is
popular as the name of JOHARI BAZAAR which ranks among the most exclusive jewellery
markets in the world. The variety of ranges is beyond compare and not only does
it cater for the elites or the high socialites but a vast collection of semi-precious
and silver creations are at display in reasonable prices too. An exclusive Rajasthani
traditional work of art is of setting precious stones (diamond chips, precious
gems, ) in solid 22-carat gold, the design and workmanship is beyond compare.
It is famous of Jaipur and Jodhpur.
Rajasthan, men and women traditionally wore necklaces, armlets, anklets, earrings
and rings. With the advent of the Mughal Empire, Rajasthan became a major centre
for production of the finest kind of jewellery. It was a true blend of the Mughal
with the Rajasthani craftsmanship. The Mughals brought sophisticated design
& technical know-how of the Persians with them.
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