Indian Gold

Indian gold jewellery exudes an exotic Eastern charm. While sporting Indian and Middle Eastern traditional designs, these items of jewellery can be used on modern Western outfits too, with the unique combination creating an attractive fusion of different cultures. Normally Indian gold would refer to jewellery items such as necklaces, bangles, anklets, bracelets, pendants, brooches, nose rings, earrings and many others, designed in a typically oriental fashion. However, often Indian gold could even depict the gold weaving on articles of clothing such as pashmina shawls or ’salwar kameezes’.

The designs of Indian gold products exemplify the opulent grandeur of the lives of ancient Indian rulers. Chunky necklaces fall from the neck to cover almost the entire chest of the wearer. This coupled with gold bangles and upper arm bands give radiance to the user. While most often Indian gold may dominate the piece of jewellery, sometimes gems and other precious stones such as amethyst, onyx, topaz and opal are embossed into the gold to provide a contrast to the glitter. Today gold jewellery can be made in varied colours and finishes.

The usage of gold has a sacred significance in Indian mythology. As per the Hindu scriptures, gold is the one metal having the maximum potency and also a healing effect on the user. Thus Indian gold artifacts are usually made with great care and love with attention to detail and high quality standards. While Indian bridal dressing is heavily gold based, even the groom’s outfit including the turban and the ’kurta-pyjama’ incorporates gold lining.