Handmade Gem Beads Semi Precious Gemstone Jewelry

Handmade gem beads or semi precious gemstone jewelry pieces have a classic look that adds something extra to your unique fashion. It can change an entire outfit by transforming something dull into something noticeable and vibrant. Gem stone pieces are worn by both women and men. Anything from stud earrings to an engagement ring or wedding band can be set with these stones.

Beauty aids, creams and cosmetics were made from a paste of stones. They were used to paint the eyes, mouth and face. Malachite, Egypt's favorite stone, was used by the high priestesses as a cosmetic for their eyes and hair. Also the ruby was used to redden the mouth or face. The deep blue of the lapis was used on eyelids.
The beauty of precious stones is incomparable - which is why they are so prized in jewelry. Since the beginning of time on this planet, stones have been used to enhance and adorn the body, the clothes and the environment. In many cultures, the stone cutters (the lapidaries) were knowledgeable about the hidden and mystical properties of stones.

Designer Gem Beads, Semi Precious stones and gems of great beauty are used in the crowns of kings, queens, and religious leaders for the same purpose of charging them as a battery. These leaders were believed to be symbols of divinity on earth. The Tibetan Buddhist believes in five sacred stones: the crystal for light; the turquoise for infinity of sea and sky; the coral for life and form; gold for the golden ray of the sun; and silver for the light of the moon. Amber and the carnelian are often used in their jewelry or charm boxes. The American Indian also has great reverence for these stones. The turquoise is worn for protection and is believed to hold the atmosphere of the world. The coral is worn for life and blood force. It is amazing to me that these two cultures (the Tibetan and the American Indian), which are located so far from each other, have so many of the same customs. They both respect and love the earth. They are connected to the magic and power of everything that is alive, knowing that everything has a soul and a vibration. They believe and trust that the elements in nature are our ancestors, and that they should be consulted for advice.

Handmade Designer Sarees of South India

South India is famous for its beautiful silk and its unique techniques of making magnificent sarees. The illkal saris of Karnataka, the indigo is used for dyeing purposes. Gadwal and Wanaparti in Andhra Pradesh produce saris of thick cotton with a contrasting silk border and pallu worked in gold.

In Tamil Nadu, the cotton sari patterns closely resemble the silk ones. The important centres are Kanjeevaram, Salem, Pudukottai and Madurai. Coimbatore has its own style of cotton saris which are less expensive and which resemble the Chanderi patterns. Nowadays, cotton saris woven with the traditional silk patterns, called kalakshezra, are widely popular. Kerala has started weaving cotton saris lately. Its specialty isthe karalkudi saris of unbleached cotton with rich broad gold borders and pallus.

Gypsy Skirt Jupe Cotton Wrap Summer Clothes

Girls' skirt in hand-loom woven cotton fabric is especially suitable for women in late twenties and beyond. Hand-block prints in Indian motifs make them attractive casual apparel. Drawstring at waist adds to their casual look and feel. Urban women in India in the age group twenty five to fifty prefer to wear these skirts in spring and summer. Long cotton skirts have airy feel in summer.

Early Indian literature, speaks of the bhairnivasni, a skirt like garment, which evolved from the antariya, a simple tube shaped garment. This was stitched on one side, gathered and held at the waist by a girdle. Women wore it as a lower garment. It later evolved into a skirt with a drawstring called the ghaghri. The ghaghri was a narrow skirt, made from five and a half meters of fabric, the same length as the original antariya. The skirt in India is known by many different names, depending on the regional style, the most popular, by far, being the ghaghra.It was the flare that made the ghaghra such a sumptuous garment and one so captivating that it was celebrated both in poetry and art. The ghaghra is really a long skirt, which has the construction of a simple gathered skirt or a flared gored skirt. It covers the legs fully or partially, depending on the norms of propriety among different ethnic groups, although a long ghaghra usually relates to more.

Pearl Necklace Healing Beads Gemstone Jewelry

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Indian sterling silver necklace, gemstone necklace, pearl necklace, and other forms of fashion Jewelry Necklace. are handcrafted by the traditional artisans of Jaipur in Rajasthan.

The Jewelry Necklace, whatever the style, chain necklace, bead necklace or choker necklace, is in unique design, often in antique reproduction style. Handmade necklace in silver and semi precious stones is inexpensive and is meant for every day wear. Buy necklace online and your order would be shipped directly from India.

Pearls: The quality of pearls found in different places varied. The pearls found in Paraloka (now in Kerala), were white or yellow, mixed with gravel and uneven. Pearls from Swarashtra were just the right size and of the shade of butter. The Pearls found from the river Tamarparni (Tamil Nadu) had either a coppery hue or were white and lustrous. Pearls from Parasava (persian Gulf) are brilliant, white and very heavy. The Himalayan pearls were light, broken, large, dual coated and the colour of yoghurt. The Kaubera (not identified) pearls were uneven, black or white, light, brilliant and of large size.

Traditional Indian Jewelry, Terracotta Jewellery

Today, the terracotta jewellery is available in various exotic styles. It can take up various earthen colours of pink, red, rust or grey creating a rustic appeal. The fashion jewellery can be molded by hands or in moulds. Different rough and glazed finishes can be given. They can even be painted, carved or embedded with stones or beads or embossed with patterns. The finished product of different locations takes up different finishes.