There’s a fascinating fact-check to be made about what stones are precious and semi-precious. In the world of gemstones, the classification of precious and semi-precious stones is made clear from time to time. Diamonds, rubies, sapphire, and emerald are precious stones in the jewellery design context. The secondary status of semi-precious stones is not taken […]
There is no exaggeration in saying that jewellery trends keep changing every now and then. One of those old school comebacks is the choker neckpiece. It is said that the choker fashion has made its way back from the 90’s. When it comes to jewellery, chokers take fashion jewellery to another level. Chokers have become […]
Gemstones have added glitz to jewellery for centuries and are still in vogue as an accessory to beautify ornaments. Today, gemstones are graded and classified by international standards, which ensures that worldwide, consumers can be sure of what they get from a jeweller. Gemstones are worn selectively, often based on zodiac signs. They are available […]
Chains: creating a lasting impression, one link at a time. Chains are the only jewellery besides the rings that men and women wear across all cultures. The chain is used to beautify, symbolise or literally wear an attitude. The huge variety of chains designed all over the world is a matter of study in jewellery […]
India is an abode to a variety of jewellery crafted in various fashions. However, one design that’s proven to remain predominant is temple jewellery, which is inspired from the illustrations, sculptures, architecture and carvings of South Indian Temples. These architectural marvels date back hundreds of years and have some of the finest, most elaborate workmanship. […]
Those were old times and old fashion, when men and women wore similar ornaments and carried it along with pride. But the trend of jewellery for men has not completely disappeared, but has resurfaced in different ways, with evolved tastes and styles. Jewellery designing is commonly attributed to women. But the scope of jewellery for […]
From the age of goldsmiths to the days of corporate jewellery brands, our fascination and loyalty to makers of jewellery have only soared in time. By learning about successful brands, a jewellery designer can evaluate themselves too. A jewellery design course introduces the students to scenarios and case studies on jewellery brands and how their […]
Period movies and some dance sequences in Bollywood remind us of two major attractions; costumes and jewellery. Especially with period movies, the elaborate efforts made to reincarnate the visual glory of age old historical characters reflects in the sets, costumes, jewellery and even the language. Obviously, Bollywood is a money churner for allied industries […]
How about wearing jewellery that’s made of paper, which is lightweight, colourful and fun. Sounds interesting, isn’t it! There are different types of handmade jewellery of which paper quilling is one of the most popular. Other than decoration and craft, paper quilling is now used to make interesting fashion jewellery too. Today, a jewellery designing […]
Of late, terracotta has become the most preferred jewellery especially among students. The word terracotta means “baked earth”. The jewellery is made from natural clay and is thus reddish-brown in colour. When compared to other handmade jewellery, terracotta is durable and comes in variety of designs. Considering the enthusiasm for terracotta, many jewellery designing institutes […]