Ametrine

Ametrine is known as Trystine, it's trade name is Bolivianite. Ametrine is a blend of citrine and amethyst with yellow, purple and orange zones. It's deposits are found in India and Brazil. It's shape is rectangular with a 50-50 pairing of citrine and amethyst. Bolivia's Anahi Mine is the only mine in the world from where the stone is extracted.It is seventeenth century's mine. Initially, ametrine was introduced to Europe by a conquistador's gifts to the Spanish Queen.


Ametrine possess the colour of two gems,one can have two colours in single gem for the price of one only.The different colours are visible due to different oxidation states of iron with the crystal itself. Artificial ametrine is extracted out by differential heat treatment of amethyst.It is very popular gem stone among the artistic carvers and cutters, the artisans create landscapes in the stones.

Ametrine is most frequently used in a variety of Jewellery, this stone is not so expensive.It also helps in attaining a balance between the material and the spiritual world. Ametrine gives mental peace, it also provides mental opening for inspiration and meditation. It harmonise the co-operation with others. Ametrine has its special importance among Jewellery makers.

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Lac Jewellery

Lac Jewellery was originated in Rajasthan, it is very popular jewellery in India. Indian Jewellery is incomplete without Lac Jewellery. It is available in various designs.Indian women's first choice is-Lac Jewellery. Among the ornaments of Lac Jewellery, bangles are most liked. Lac Bangles are of bright colour, they are very popular in Rajasthan. Beautiful glass work makes the bangles more attractive, it is a belief in Rajasthan that Lac Bangles bring fortune to those who wear them. Initially, Lac Jewellery was introduced by tribal people of Rajasthan.


The procedure of making Lac Jewellery is complex, it includes mixing,kneading, heating and hammer pounding of the parched components the process is repeated to prepare lac.

Flower shaped mirrors and glass beads are used to make the bangles more attractive.Other accessories of Lac Jewellery includes Bajuband, Jod, Gokhru, Bala, Gajra,Timaniyan and Rakhi. New designs and patterns have been discovered for the enhancement of beauty of the Jewellery. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan is famous for Lac Jewellery.

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Ivory Jewellery

Ivory Jewellery is made from an elephant's tusk. Ivory Jewellery is considered as the most beautiful Jewellery. In some parts of country, wearing of Ivory Jewellery by bride is must during marriage ceremony. In Gujarat, the bride gets an ivory bangle as Jewellery.In Rajasthan, the bridal jewellery is incomplete without ivory jewellery, it forms an important part.

Ivory pendants are very popular in India, it is attached to an ear-ring or a necklace. It can be moulded into various designs, shapes and patters, its colour is white. Ivory is soft ,smooth and light weight. These are the reasons that make this jewellery very popular among people. Ivory Jewellery is popular in the entire world. Previously , ivory was used for carving.

Ivory ornaments are regarded as very traditional,even though it is the first choice of the Indian Youth. Girls mainly like Ivory pendants . College students in India prefer wearing Ivory Jewellery, they find it very cool and beautiful. Ivory Jewellery is not too expensive it perfectly suits the pocket, that's why it is popular among Indian people.

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Filigree work

India is famous for its Filigree work ,it is done with patience because it involves technicality. Basically Filigree work is done on silver before it was used on gold. It requires a lot of precision. In India Filigree work is mainly done in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. Indian artisans are inspired by Greek filigree work .Even today the same style and pattern is being followed by them. India has its unique importance in the field of Filigree work.


Filigree work is used in Jewellery making also.It is mainly done on chains and earrings.This work was used by Egyptians to make fine wires of gold chains. Beautiful designs of flowers and peacocks are carved on pendants. Filigree work is also used for making long necklaces. Firstly, by passing a wire drawing machine pure silver or gold is converted into thin wires. Then the two thinnest wires are wound and heated around Charkha, a rotating wheel.After that to make a single wire these two wires are flattened again. To give different shapes the wires are bent in so many ways.Filigree art is mainly used for creating decorative pieces like:

* Purses
* Boxes
* Trays

Filigree work is known by different names, in Orrisa it is called as 'Tarkashi' its 'Karim Nagar' is mainly known for this work. The complex designs includes beautiful figures of flowers, birds, animals and a Favourite memento Konark Chakra is made on the jewellery. Other products of Filigree work are ladies bags, brooches, hairpins and pendants.

It is also done on utility items like cups, plates , trays,ash-trays, bowls and candle stands.

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Citrine Jewellery

Another name in the world of Jewelery is Citrine, the name citrine is derived from m the French word citron it means lemon. The leading producer of naturally mined citrine is Brazil. . The other deposits of citrine are found in Russia, Madagascar and France. Citrine is a birth stone of those who born in the month of November

The name citrine is derived from the French word ‘citron’, meaning lemon. The molecular formula of citrine is Sio2 , with a hardness of 7 on Mohs scale. Citrine is fairly resistant to scratches and cracks thus making it an ideal choice for a daily wear stone.


The leading producer of naturally mined citrine is Brazil, with maximum production coming from the state of Rio Grande Do Sul. The other deposits of citrine are found in Russia, Madagascar and France.

Citrine is the birthstone for the month of November and anniversary gemstone for the seventeenth year of marriage. This yellow color gemstone looks pretty especially when set in white gold. The various forms of body adornments like rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants are usually in demand, but the stone’s brilliant is at its best when set in a pendant.

People around the world also have a fascination for citrine jewelry because of the various beliefs associated with this gemstone. Citrine by virtue possesses many healing and magical powers, it cures depression, and it even cures self destructive tendencies and stimulates memory, influence dreams and is a general talisman of protection and enhances creativity. Diseases like diabetes, heart trouble, kidney trouble and liver malfunctions can be cured with the help of this gemstone.

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Pachchikam Jewellery

A wonderful example of outstanding craft and most favourite of every woman yes we will come to know about Pachchikam Jewellery. In this changing era of design and fashion old trends tend to come with changes to catch the minds and Pachchikam Jewellery has made its special place due to its unique designs and craftsman ship. It it very much in current fashion because of its eye catching art. Today the designers are inspired by it most.

If we compare it with Kundan work then we find it pretty fragile and crude look and of the major reason of its wide existence that it makes the use of silver in place of gold in fact it is quite affordable.Silver is used as base metal because it is highly malleable and very closely resembles platinum which is very precious. You can wear Pachchikam jewelry on formal occasions due to its flashy character.


Although the process of making it is very complicated, it involves a laborious workmanship which is very time consuming and tedious. Most significant products that are used in making of Pachchikam jewelry are glasswork and uncut semi-precious stones .In Kutch and Gujarat the art is still preserved by so many families. Pachchikam Jewellery is so beautiful and affordable thats why it is liked on priority basis, it has become first choice of every woman now.

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Jewellery for Babies

Every woman i fond of Jewellery, in fact men also like wearing Jewelery Stuffs then the babies should lag behind in this race, yes you would be amazed to know that there is a special Jewellery for babies and the market are flooded with these Jewellery stuffs, cute babies are greatest source of recreation and joy in one's family, they fill everyone with a feeling of affection and love.

It has been tradition and culture to bless the baby giving him some kind of beautiful Jewellery stuff, really it is regarded as very novel sign of giving blessings , as the new comer of the family is not advised to use heavy jewellery,the mothers can use the light weight bracelets for their loving babies, these are very simple and exquisite although they are very good looking and available in various designs.


Babies Jewelleries could be of any kind of metal stuff like it can be gold, metal, bronze and silver, apart from that jewels of print and hand prints could also be given to babies, the ornament can have the name of the baby engraved on it , just gift your loving baby a pair of chains or anklets as they have got tiny bells on them and hear the heart touching sounds, see the angel walk with musical tinklings.

It could be ear rings also, but make sure whatever your baby wears should be very comfortable for him.

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