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Indian Tribal and Ethnic Jewellery

The story of Indian tribal jewellery is associated with ancient times as people have been using the stuff to make a style statement.  Due to an inherent mix of tradition and culture, there are varieties of design themes for the users. They are still alive in the hearts and minds of Indians who wear jewellery on different occasions in style. Tribal bangles, necklaces, and armbands are still quite popular and form an integral part of the lifestyle accessories. Tribal population in past was poor and prone to attacks from the invaders, therefore the selection of the material was modest. Generally, they used clays and ivory to create artistic jewellery in an impeccable manner.

History:

In spite of so many years, the tribal culture has preserved its originality and it is also reflected in the jewellery. The product has retained its old charm that is deeply rooted in tradition. It is a far cry from the contemporary stuff that is available in the market. Ethnic jewellery has now made a great come back with people prefer the mixing of old and new school designs.

Tribal accessories are not only fashion statements but they also imbibe spiritual beliefs to a great extent. Century-old customs or worshipping of the deities is also manifested in the design. Unique themes go a long way in making them indispensable for the users. Style of jewellery provides a glimpse into the structure of a particular society of tribal people.

The ancient civilization of Mohenjo-Daro incorporated handmade ornaments that were very popular in those times. Excavations at the site in North Western India found plenty of evidence that people in those eras wore different types of jewellery. The royal population of ancient India used to wear amazing accessories that helped to define the social status in the society. Necklaces were studded with an array of embellishments to attract the attention of the onlookers.

In past, craftsmen were hired by the kings and queen to make unique jewellery that became the envy of the rest of the world. The knowledge flowed through generations and present-day craftsmen use similar level of skill sets to design amazing artworks.

Tribal jewellery focuses on using simple materials such as leaves, berries, feathers, leather, and claws to create jewellery that is worn for daily usage. In fact, demographic and resources of the region can impact the design of the tribal accessories. For Instance, a tribal population living in Rajasthan may wear different types of jewellery when compared to Madhya Pradesh.

Bastar:

In Bastar, grass and natural beads are used to make beautiful neck wears that have become the cynosures of all eyes. They also wear traditional ornaments made of copper, glass, and silver. Some of the examples of creativity include the creation of jewellery with one rupee coin.

Banjara tribe in Rajasthan wears not only colorful but also weighty ornaments. They use coins, shells, beads and many more materials. In addition, people also adorn the ornate belts around the waist. They play an important role in complementing the ethnic attires.

Tribes of Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia:

Red coral beads are the prominent materials used to create tribal jewellery. Thin glass fluted stems are also popular among the users. Beads and stems are mixed together to enhance the beauty of the jewels. Northeastern tribal population uses the beads to make necklaces, bangles and even earrings.

Bhutia tribes of Sikkim are known for their unique culture and tradition. They wear gold jewellery with unique design themes. In the modern era, they are now using silver due to the cost factor. One of the unique selling points of such jewellery is that they also incorporate turquoise stone and beautiful corals. They impart color to the yellow metal, thereby making it more diverse.

Arunachal Pradesh situated at the northeastern border is known for housing large number of tribes. They include Wacho, karka gallong and Rengami Nagas people. Generally, tribal people living in the state use seeds, beetles and feathers to create amazing pieces of art. They go a long way in attracting the attention of the people.

Tribes of Himachal Pradesh adorn iron headed bangles that are stylish and lightweight. In addition, ornate daggers are also very popular among the men.

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Stunning Sapphire: The September Birthstone

                   A maiden born when September leaves                       Are rustling in September’s breeze,                      A sapphire on her brow should bind `                   Twill cure diseases of the mind.

                                                                          — Gregorian birthstone poem

September’s birthstone is ‘SAPPHIRE’, the birthstone for the people those born in the month of September. This beautiful blue stone is related with the star sign of Virgo. Also, it is the planetary stone for Libra as well because both of the zodiac signs fall in the month of September

Among the most precious stones available today in the market, Sapphire ranked among the top four stones. Sapphire symbolizes wisdom, loyalty, and nobility; it is believed that sapphire brings inner peace, reduces the depression, helps in focusing the mind, channel inner higher powers and encourages self-discipline.

It protects the wearer from envy and harmful effects and brings blessings from the heaven and indicates the purity of the soul of the wearer. Sapphire occurs in all colors of the color spectrum except red (known as Ruby).  Also, it signifies truth, faithfulness and sincerity, a pure and wise reign. Overall, Sapphire is a magical gem which gives positive attitude and inner peace to the wearer.

ORIGIN OF SAPPHIRE

The blue gemstone is popular since olden times and known by different names in different languages- ‘Safir’ in Arabic, ‘Sapphirus’ in Latin, ‘Sappheiros’ in Greek, ‘Sapphire in English and ‘Shanipriya’ in Sanskrit (Shanipriya means dear to Saturn)

The most expensive Sapphires are found in Myanmar, Kashmir, and Sri Lanka but also found in different parts of the world. The purer sapphires have velvety transparency and highly soaked violet-blue tint. The price of the Sapphire is depended upon the blue hue of it.

AMAZING FACTS ABOUT SAPPHIRE

1. Since olden time Sapphire indicates loyalty, trust and a bond of honesty that’s why it is the most popular stone today for engagement rings. Sapphires were quite popular in Victorian engagement rings when they were often surrounded by smaller diamonds to create floral designs.

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2. Besides blue, sapphires come in almost every color of the color spectrum except red (the red one is known as Ruby). It is infrequent and gorgeous crimson-carroty corundum having characteristic salmon color suggestive of a sultry sunset.  Sapphire earrings made of yellow or white gold looks extra-ordinarily stunning with the every ensemble- ethnic or modern.

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3. Sapphires have been loved from ancient times. They were worn as jewellery by ancient Romans. Still, vintage style Sapphire jewellery is in trend among the sassy and bold ladies.

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4. Padparadscha is the extraordinary variety of sapphire it is pinkish orange hued and its name is derived from the Sanskrit word for the lotus flower. Floral pattern jewellery made of Sapphire gives you a royal look.

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5. Sapphire is the most enduring element; on the Mohs scale, it scored 9 out of 10 for its hardness. You can wear them on the daily basis in your pendants and engagement rings. But still, sapphires need to be taken care to make them sparkly forever.

6. Sapphires exhibit the “star effect” or asterism phenomenon. In this phenomenon, needle-like inclusions create a six-ray pattern called “star sapphire”. Bracelets made of Sapphire with halo settings and diamond studded is an elegant choice for today’s contemporary woman.

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7. It is believed that Sapphires have various mystical powers. Also, it symbolizes goodness and truthfulness. A Sapphire studded necklace is trending nowadays among the modern wedding jewellery couture.

8. Sapphires considered as the ‘Royal Stone’ from the ages. On the basis of this the naming of the color ‘Royal Blue’ is done.

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9. Sapphires are not only a gemstone but it is a gift or legacy you can pass it down to your generations. So while buying a precious gift for your loved ones, choose the ageless Sapphire jewellery for them so they can cherish it forever.

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10. Sapphires can be cleaned anyway due to their hardness. You can use warm soapy water or ultrasonic cleaners and steamers for cleaning them deeply. While wearing precious stones avoid coming in the contact of chemicals and avoid doing heavy work to save your sapphire settings.

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