The Minakari and Kundan styles of jewelry making have been influenced by the Moghul dynasty. Minakari refers to enameling a unique combination of gems, enamel pigments and precious stones and these are usually used in combination to make jewellery pieces that can be worn as chokers and necklaces. Moreover, this art was expanded to the making of the imperial thrones as well. The motifs used in this art were flowers, plants, scrolling vines and animal forms, amongst others. Minakari jewellery is sought after more, by people in North India.
Apart from these few types, there is a whole lot of range of the modern or contemporary jewellery made in India, which have already spread far and wide across the globe. Given here, is an insight on the matchless styles and modern designs in the forms of Indian jewellery that will surely take your breath away!
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