An Introduction To Indian Jewelry
It’s easy to buy Indian jewelry online, and if you’re visiting the country, many larger towns and cities have entire streets or neighborhoods dedicated to jewelry and gold shops. Each Indian state has its own distinctive culture, and those traditions are often reflected in the jewelry made in that region. Especially popular are necklaces, bangles and earrings and a lot of Indian jewelry also features a gemstone as its focal point. A nath, or nose ring is also a common item and is typically worn by women about to get married. Indian jewelry often also has religious significance, or indicates a specific social class or standing. Jewelry in India has a long and important history; it was first manufactured and worn around 5,000 years ago, and it has always played an important role in the lives of Indian women, as it still does today.
