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Posted on: Sunday November 27th, 2005
Amazing Art - Jewellery
The essence of Indian culture is depicted and represented in gems and jewels lending each piece an individual character. Traditional ethnic jewellery is usually made to withstand time and is therefore generally fabricated from heavier materials to make it robust and add vitality.
Fusion Fashion.
Jewellery in India has been an intrinsic part of India's socail, cultural and economic identity from time immemorial. Today, the trend is not of a specific style or look, it is in an age of a fusion of styles - an amalgamation of new designs and old techniques that has given rise to the new age 'Art Jewellery'.
Fine Art.
What sets jewellery attractive and apart from the rest is its fine workmanship. Long years of training and its dexterity is what make the jewellery so exquisite. Intricate patterns are made in almost all shapes and sizes. Art jewellery these days is designed in the fashion of antique gold along with precious semi-precious stones using silver as base. The collections are ensembles of antique settings of various sorts including kundan, Meenakari, Jadau etc.
Colours galore:
Today semi-precious stones are adding beauty to jewellery designs. There are dark hued stones, that are just right for autumn winter. These are making an appearence in the trendy new age jewellery too. The new age woman is looking at shades of purple, red, pink. and fire colours as even diamonds have turned pink to keep pace with the profusion of colours. Semi precious American diamonds with a coloured stone as a centerpiece are trendy. This along with the large cocktail rings, chunky pendants and stone studded braclets are soon becoming hot conversation topics.
Deciding factor:
Before taking the plunge into the very high-value world of designer jewellery, brides need to understand the prevalent fashion trends and more importantly what piece of jewellery will suit them best. Ethnic jewellery that complements your personality should include accessories like anklets, tikkas, and braclets as jewellery today is versatile and can be accessorised with any look.
So avail of the opportunity to experiment with designs, innovate and enjoy jewelleryat any occasion, college, work and just about anywhere else.
