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Items of jewelry are dynamic instruments, affecting motion and being affected by motion, creating sounds, and even, in the case of floral jewelry, emitting fragrances. In India, the placement, presence, and absence of jewelry on the body are socially acceptable ways of communicating nonverbally. By carefully combining jewelry with dress, women assert their individuality, creativity, sexuality, and good taste. In a culture where individuality is seemingly discouraged, women engage in a process of constantly recreating themselves by the art of self-adornment, through which they attain status and individual identity as well as self-esteem. In the Indian wedding, the bride's elaborate dress, heavy handmade/imitation/gold jewelry, hands and feet decorated with henna paint, all are intended to communicate the wealth and good taste of the families of bridegroom and the bride. This discourse is embodied in her adornment. It is a performance art, an exhibition meant to be viewed by spectators and recorded on video. In this self-conscious presentation of herself, the young woman empowers herself by taking control of the aesthetics of her body. The body art of Indian women has also been featured in several international exhibitions.

India has since time immemorial been recognized as the "land of jewels", a treasure trove of many precious gems and stones. In order to romance this adornment, exquisite craftsmanship comes into play, and over a period of time this has evolved into an art while retaining the traditional styles and ancient heritage. Indian jewellery has always been unique and specific to certain Indian cultures as well as regions.

Temple Jewellery: Temple jewellery is primarily associated with dancers performing Bharatanatyam or Kuchipudi. This type of jewellery is characterized by a classical and traditional appearance. The making of temple jewellery involves high level of craftsmanship and very intricate, fine handwork. This complex handwork requires a considerable amount of finesse. Depending upon the patterns and number of pieces, its making can take longer than a year. Temple jewellery is usually custom made and includes earrings, necklaces as well as jewellery pieces to adorn the hair, plaits, hips and feet. The jewellery is made according to the customer's measurements. The foundation of the jewellery is usually in gold and also includes uncut rubies (pucchakallu), emeralds, uncut diamonds (param), pearls, sapphire and other precious stones. The price range could be anywhere between a couple of thousand dollars for a pair of jhumkas (earrings) to several thousands for necklaces and other specialised items. A complete set of jewellery for a dancer which would include her entire adornment would cost several thousand dollars The high cost of temple jewellery is mainly due to the high making charges involved, which itself amounts to one-third of the total cost. The making of this jewellery requires ace expertise of the skilled craftsmen. Standard requirements come into play during its making which include cool temperatures, extreme assiduousness and concentration in order to create exquisite pieces.

Antique Jewellery: Antique jewellery as the name suggests is really not antique per se but refers to the contemporary jewellery patterns and fancy designs of today. It essentially refers to the modern day jewellery in gold or silver, which goes through a process of oxidizing and is sometimes buried in a pot of clay, to give it a dull look. However the "real" antique jewellery refers to jewellery of ancient times that have been passed down to further generations. Favoritism towards antique jewellery however is only exhibited by select clientele andr the real Indian antique jewellery comes with an additional price tag per gram.

Minakari Jewellery: Minakari or enamelling technique comprises of a unique combination of gems, enamel pigments and precious stones. This art originated during the reign of Shah Jahan, who with his aesthetic vision metamorphosed enamelling into a polished and sophisticated art. This art was not only used for making minakari jewellery but also imperial thrones. The motifs used in the original minakari work were flowers, plants, scrolling vines and animal forms, amongst others. This type of jewellery is widely popular among North Indians and the designs have however evolved over the years to suit modern day styles and trends.

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